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Support

Have you found wildlife?

Before touching or moving wildlife, text ‪(313) 288-2861‬ for support. If you do not get a response within 1 hour, Post for assistance at the Local Michigan Wildlife Rescue Facebook page.
Found a Baby Raccoon? Visit Raccoon 101 for help!
Found a Baby Bird? Check out this baby bird support page! Click here!
Metro Detroit Wildlife Support Intake Form LINK

Support for Mange Raccoons in Detroit

MDWS utilizes the Mange Protocol to “Treat Wildlife in Place” due to the stress of trapping.
Please read:
Mange by Mail program:
https://www.wildlifehotline.com/blog/mange-by-mail-program/
Mange protocol:
https://www.ahnow.org/resources/BiStateMangeMailer.pdf
Contact us for support in medicating mange raccoons in your area- email us at info@metrodetroitwildlifesupport.org
Video instructions on prepping the treatment on YouTube.

A small baby raccoon rescued by one of our finders. The finder was kind enough to know that to save an animal you must also be willing to transport it to the right people.

Infographic about 2024 wildlife support in Metro Detroit, showing rescued raccoons, injured adults, vaccinated raccoons, managed raccoons without trapping, and wildlife finders assisting with baby reunions. The background includes a sleeping raccoon lying on a blanket.