Do you know what to do if you stumble across an animal in need in the Bay Area? KQED talked to Joybound’s Chief Program Officer Miguel Abi-hassan for his tips about how to stay safe while being a good Samaritan. Give it a read!
Animal Rescue? What to Do if You Find a Sick or Lost Critter in the Bay Area
By Sarah Wright
If you’ve ever had a baby bird fall onto your stoop, encountered a lost pet or seen the Bay Area’s iconic sea life wash up to shore, you know how shocking it can be — and how important it can feel to jump into action quickly to help.
With such an abundance of wildlife in our Bay Area backyard, it’s not just stray cats and dogs (although it is currently kitten season) that we have to worry about. Bay Area native land animals like songbirds, skunks and deer and our resident sea creatures all occasionally get sick, hurt or stranded.
The spring and summer, when baby wild animals tend to be born, are the busiest for … (Read more)
