How To Become A Wildlife Rehabilitator

[@foxruneec]

Read my book *Getting Started in Wildlife Rehabilitation: Volume 1* amzn.to/3qnXyJA

[@lindasabo5372]

Bless the humans that choose to do this work. The world needs many more of you.

[@foxruneec]

Thank you so much!

[@anthonyhoess1863]

Ame, you are wonderful kind and caring person to do the wildlife rehab. Thanks for all your hard work for the animals.

[@foxruneec]

♥♥♥ Thank you!

[@anglewillams1009]

watching this to hopefully help me out now that i’ve graduated from a career tech highschool doing veterinary science

[@foxruneec]

Im glad it was helpful! And YAY for you doing Vet tech!

[@justiceforpyropes]

I'm surprised you dont have more followers! You are so easy to listen to and explain in a way where I could listen to you forever 🥰

[@foxruneec]

Thank you for your kind words and for watching!

[@courtneyhernandez3739]

This was such a helpful video! I’ve been interning at different rehab centers to get experience and I’m always looking for videos like this on tips to becoming a rehabilitator, but could never find any good ones. This was exactly but I’ve been looking for, thank you ❤

[@foxruneec]

Courtney, Im so glad it was helpful. Sounds like you are going to be a fabulous wildlife rehabilitator!

[@promiseofapony]

This is the best video on this topic I’ve ever watched

[@foxruneec]

Thank you so much! I'm glad it was helpful.

[@gutterclam]

I’ve never met an Ame, but as a fellow sister in the name, I (Amie) think this video is very helpful, thanks for sharing the knowledge 🤜🤛

[@foxruneec]

Great to meet you Amie! Thank you for watching! I'm glad it was helpful.

[@KarenDrumm]

Thank you so much for this informative post! Appreciate it!!

[@foxruneec]

You are most welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@Axiechannelyt]

nest year when i become 15 i will volunteer in a wildlife rehab since i want to become zoologist

[@foxruneec]

Awesome Axie! I know you will be a fabulous zoologist.

[@Axiechannelyt]

@@foxruneec Thank you so much I will really try!

[@101Cecilia]

Thank you soo soo much. I’m interested from down here in Alabama. Good review!

[@foxruneec]

Thank you Cecilia!

[@WhistlesToAnimals]

I wish I had you for a neighbor so we could help each other. I just got my license two days ago. Watching this video to see your thoughts on things.

[@foxruneec]

♥ thanks for watching! And congrats on your license!

[@Crittersnackshack]

Thank u for this video. I'm looking for to this🎉

[@foxruneec]

Thanks for watching!

[@margarethurley7338]

Thanks for this very informative video. My question is: If the animal in unable to be returned to the wild, is it expected that the rehabilitator be able to provide ongoing care?

[@foxruneec]

Good question Margaret. No, the IWRC does have a placement group for licensed rehabbers who want to place education animals. So they may be placed with a rehabber that has a larger facility or does education programs. Also, depending on state laws where you are that can make a difference.

[@TheCritterCorner620]

I realy want to be a animal rehaber im 12 when can i start?

[@foxruneec]

You are fabulous! You can not be a licensed wildlife rehabilitator until you are 18. some things to consider - volunteer with a rehabber or the humane society. Start a pet care business - my son did this starting in middle school through college. His teachers and friends parents paid him to watch pets when they went away. Keep the faith. We need more young people like you!

[@TheCritterCorner620]

@@foxruneec ok thank you so much I will try my best

[@CAMDEC1217]

Great information. Thanks so much. Wonder if you would answer a question for me. I have a baby Blue Jay not yet ready to fly but wants outside in a tree big time. No injuries, still hand feeding, fully feathered. A true fledgling but no parents. If I put him into a tree where I can keep a decent eye on him and continue to feed will he be better off then keeping in a cage. I am hoping he only needs another week and he will be flying. Just want to do what is best for this baby. No luck with rehaber yet.

[@foxruneec]

Thank you for caring about wildlife! I've never had a bird license so my first step might be to call a bird rehabber even if they can't take the bird they can hopefully answer questions. But that is what we do with mammals. Start giving them time outside which may be in a pre-release enclosure or taking them for a walk. It helps them adjust to the new surroundings and use there senses to discover things. So an important part of the process.

[@s_nfl0w3r68]

I applied for an animal science course in my highschool’s agriscience program so I can get hands on experience as early as possible

[@foxruneec]

That was a fabulous idea!!

[@ericalakin9224]

my question is about funding. Im considering going back to school for non-profit management in order to learn to apply for grants and fundraising skills. My veterinarian is literally my best friend and i have been volunteering the past few years, my local zoning allows for me to have the animals- but i know some states laws have changed recently that you need a separate brick and mortar facility. My question is: is there enough grant opportunities to support a non-profit if you know how to apply for them? I dont want to waste money and time on a degree to find out that there's no grants to even apply for. Do you have any suggestions on who i could talk to about turning this passion into a self sustainable business so that im not picking between feeding myself or formula for the babies. If you could go back and do it over, knowing what you know now, what would you do differently?

[@foxruneec]

If you want to be a wildlife rehabilitator I think taking a grant writing class is a great idea. I don't think a non-profit management degree is a good use of money. I think that's more a human non-profit thing. People who manage larger nonprofit rehabilitation/conservation/education facilities have degrees in wildlife conservation or environmental education. That said grant opportunities are one part of funding. I don't know of any place that gets 100% funding from grants. You will need to do fundraisers, ask for donations, use social media, ect. I do think having a relationship with your vet is a win/win and very important. You don't mention your state? But I would get to know the bigger facilities in your state and ask them about their leadership and how they raise funds. Does your state have an organization of wildlife rehabilitators? What about local colleges and vet schools. More and more veterinary pre programs are offering classes in wildlife rehabilitation and wildlife veterinary practices. I hope this helps!!

[@TwistedHeart74]

I live in Kentucky on 3.9 acres. I have wondered how to connect so animals can be released on my property. Not for hunting or pets etc., but so they have a home.

[@foxruneec]

So go on the KYFW website and look and see if there is a rehabber near you and then email and ask if they are in need of a release site. app.fw.ky.gov/rehabilitatorNew/

[@foxruneec]

Do you know what to do if you find a baby animal that is just cold? This video is all about ways to provide heat. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2eQh6eKfNd6e6M