05/16/2026
Please do not give wildlife babies to anyone that is not listed as a wildlife rehabilitator on the state DNR website. Until you locate a rehabber, just put them in a box with a blanket or something they can cuddle into and place it under the closest tree to see if mama's still in the area. Do not give them anything to eat or drink. Here is a link to Iowa rehabbers you can contact
https://www.iowadnr.gov/media/1619/download?inline
This link is for Illinois wildlife rehabilitators
https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/lawenforcement/documents/illinoiswildliferehabilitationlist.pdf