North Country Wild Care
Emergency Hotline: (518) 964-6740
Join Us at PAWS FOR KATE at Common Roots Brewing!
Saturday, September 12th
12:00pm – 3:00pm
Come out for a great cause and meet some of North Country Wild Care’s live animal ambassadors at the annual PAWS for Kate event! 
We’re also excited to share that NCWC members Debbie from Dancing Turtle Rescue, Alexis from Wild For Life Inc and Diane & John with with our favorite Ambassador Birds will also be there with animals, bringing even more animal education and inspiration to the event! 
This wonderful event honors the memory of Kate, a kind-hearted soul who dedicated so much to helping animals. We are so thankful to have known her and had the opportunity to work alongside her. Her passion lives on through this event, and we’re incredibly grateful to the organizers for hosting it each year and putting in so much effort to support local wildlife rehabbers like us. 
Hope to see you there!
Common Roots Brewing Company, 58 Saratoga Ave, South Glens Falls, NY 12803
Join Us at NatureFest at Moreau Lake State Park!
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Saturday, September 19th
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-11:00am – 3:30pm
North Country Wild Care volunteers and live animal ambassadors will be back at Moreau Lake State Park’s Nature Fest this year! Come enjoy a beautiful day at the park and stop by our booth to meet some amazing wildlife ambassadors, ask questions, and learn how you can get involved.
Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Rd, Gansevoort, NY 12831
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 GALA SPONSORS AND SILENT AUCTION DONORS!
We couldn’t to this without you! Please take a look at the many local businesses that support our work and wildlife with their gala sponsorships. We’d also like to thank the local businesses and artists that donated silent auction items. And visit our supporters page to see even more local providers that help us do what we do, including the local veterinarians that help us with wildlife.💗🦅🐢🦫🦉🦊🙌
WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND A BABY RABBIT
Every summer we get tons of calls about baby cottontails, but here’s the most important thing to know:
Mom is almost always nearby!Mother rabbits only visit the nest a couple times a day (usually dawn and dusk), so it may look like the babies have been abandoned, but they usually are not.
What to do if you find a baby rabbit:
If the nest is intact and babies are uninjured:Leave them right where they are! Monitor to see if Mom is returning.
If the nest was disturbed (by a dog, mower, etc.):Rebuild it with the original grass/fur if possible and place babies back inside. Call our hotline for advice on how to keep your dog out and protect the nest.
Keep pets away from the area
Do NOT:
Feed them Give water Assume they are abandoned just because you don’t see mom
When to call for help:Injured babies
Cat/dog caught
Cold, lethargic, or covered in flies
Nest destroyed and cannot be rebuilt
If you’re unsure, always reach out to our hotline, we’re here to help guide you
Sharing this information can save lives! Please pass it along to the animal lovers in your life 
WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND A BABY SQUIRREL
This time of year, a second wave of baby squirrels are starting to be born and sometimes they can end up on the ground. While it might look like they need help right away, that’s not always the case, mom is often nearby and still caring for them.
Before stepping in, take a moment to check out this guide 
Some babies just need help being reunited with mom Others may truly need intervention And knowing the difference can save a life Please remember: do NOT give food or water, just keep baby warm!
If you’re unsure, call our hotline right away: (518) 964-6740Every situation is different, and we’re here to help you make the best decision for the animal
Thank you for looking out for wildlife and being part of their second chance
