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(Courtesy photo) Waterfowl chicks are often brought in for care at American Heritage Wildlife Foundation. These little ducks and geese are usually out for their first adventures with mom when they get separated from the group. Many rescuers do the right thing and search to find the family unit. Other rescuers do the other right thing and deliver them to AHWF for care. Some think they can raise the wild animal alongside the dogs, cats, children and then just release the animal back into the wild where it wil become wild again. Long-term survival is rarely accomplished this way. Call 208-266-1488 to find out the right thing to do when you find any type of injured or orphaned native wild animal.

(Courtesy photo) Waterfowl chicks are often brought in for care at American Heritage Wildlife Foundation. These little ducks and geese are usually out for their first adventures with mom when they get separated from the group. Many rescuers do the right thing and search to find the family unit. Other rescuers do the other right thing and deliver them to AHWF for care. Some think they can raise the wild animal alongside the dogs, cats, children and then just release the anima…

September 5, 2017

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Rehab centers crucial to rescued wildlife
September 5, 2017 1 a.m.

Rehab centers crucial to rescued wildlife

Clark Fork — It is illegal in Idaho to keep a wild animal for long-term rehab, which is why rehabilitation centers like American Heritage Wildlife Foundation are crucial to rescued wildlife.