Protect people and pets
Keep children, pets, and crowds away. Do not chase or handle wildlife with bare hands.
Found wildlife?
Keep the animal safe and contact a licensed rehabilitator.
This website does not accept urgent intake reports. Use the guidance below, then contact Max's Shuga Shack or Virginia's licensed wildlife resources directly.
Contain only if it is safe
Use a ventilated box or carrier lined with a soft, no-loop cloth. Do not keep reopening it to check.
Keep it warm, dark, and quiet
Move the container indoors away from noise. Do not feed or give water unless a licensed caretaker instructs you.
Contact a licensed rehabilitator
Share the location, animal type, visible condition, pet contact, and a photo only if taking one is safe.
When immediate professional help matters
Do not wait on a website response.
If there is active danger to people or pets, contact local animal control or emergency services. For direct wildlife contact, bites, scratches, or possible rabies exposure, contact your local health department and veterinarian as appropriate.