Do you have a yard where we can release orphaned squirrels?
It's free, it's easy, requires no work on your part, and is a great way to teach kids about wildlife.
We will attach a nestbox (about the size of 2 bird houses) high up in a safe tree in your yard. Within hours the 3
or 4 orphaned squirrels will emerge from the nestbox, explore the tree, and within days they disperse to make their
own homes in your neighborhood. In a few weeks we return to retrieve the nestbox.
Before arriving in your yard, we will have hand fed these babies for about 3
months -- often they're victims of tree trimming when they lost their moms.
As they're rehab squirrels, they have a bit of a learning curve yet in order to
adjust to being in the wild. This is not to say they'll show up at your window in the morning asking for coffee
and newspaper, but it may take them a wee bit longer to learn how to get around without their moms to show
them.
The requirements for good squirrel release sites are:
- at least one large tree, preferably with bushes and other greenery nearby such as shrubs or
other trees
- in a backyard, well away from busy roads
- in a yard not frequented by aggressive dogs or cats
As we like to release squirrels as close as possible to where they were found, we're looking for release sites all
over the greater Los Angeles area.
If you have a yard that fits the description, please contact us!
TRANSPORTERS NEEDED!
We're also seeking drivers to shuttle injured and orphaned wildlife to our rehabbers throughout the Greater Los Angeles area.
If you're a safe, insured driver over the age of 18 and area available to help with these shuttles, please contact us.
Let us know where you live and when you'd typically be available. We'll send you our standard release and put you
on our volunteer list.
We are especially busy during squirrel baby seasons - the Spring and Fall.
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