Meet Amy Kight of Busch Wildlife Animal Sanctuary & Rescue

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Rescue

We rescue sick, injured, or orphaned native Florida wildlife.

The Sanctuary is a non-profit organization that serves Palm Beach County. We rely on the public to bring injured wildlife to our wildlife hospital. Over the years, we have rescued deer, foxes, screech owls, hawks, bald eagles, squirrels, birds, and many others. Our volunteer rescue team is sent out to rescue animals that the public can't, such as raccoons, great blue herons, bobcats, foxes, etc...
When rescuing a wild animal:

When rescuing a wild animal your first thought may be to comfort the creature and provide it with food. However, handling an injured animal can cause stress, and feeding can often cause harm. The diets of wild animals are very complex, so it is better to do as little as possible until you can get the animal to a wildlife rehabilitation facility.

LAST YEAR WE HAD OVER 5,200 PATIENTS COME INTO OUR HOSPITAL!

Our hospital staff works hard to take care of the many wildlife patients in our hospital. They feed the orphaned wildlife, perform examinations, administer medication, and much more. At certain times, our staff are taking care of more than 75 animals. All patients are examined upon the end of treatment and are assessed whether or not they can be released back into the wild.

What to do when you have found an injured animal:

Call Busch Wildlife Sanctuary for assistance at 561-575-3399

1. Use common sense and think of your safety first
2. Try to contain the animal
3. Keep the animal warm & quiet
4. Do not pet or handle the animal
5. Do not try to feed or give water to the animal

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