It’s springtime, and that means new baby wildlife in Alexandria. Baby animals are often seen without their parents and may occasionally seem to be in need of help, but before you try to help Alexandria’s youngest animals…STOP! Sometimes the best thing you can do for these little ones is leave them alone. Often, their parents are near, gathering food and other resources, but if you move or touch their babies, you may endanger their safety. Read more about the wild babies you may meet this season and how you can help them…if they need it!
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Questions or concerns about any wild animal in Alexandria? The AWLA’s Animal Services department is trained to handle domestic pets and wildlife in distress. If you think that a domestic or wild animal is in distress, please call the AWLA at 703-746-4774 or email animalservices@AlexandriaAnimals.org.
