Rescuing Baby Rabbits & Hares: Guide for Wildlife Rehabilitators - Paperback

by Ame Vanorio (Author)

This practical guide with step by step instructions focuses on the rescue and rehabilitation of North American species, including cottontails, hares, and jackrabbits. Written by Ame Vanorio, founder of Fox Run Environmental Education, this book is based on current rehabilitation practices and real-world experience. It is designed to support both new and experienced rehabilitators who want straightforward, reliable information they can use in the field.

Color images, clear, easy to read text, and hands on advice make this book a valuable addition to your center.

Learn how to safely assess a situation, determine when intervention is needed, and support proper development while reducing stress. The guide covers feeding, hydration, heat support, common pests and diseases, and species-specific behavior. Whether you are responding to a nest disturbance or raising orphaned kits, this guide provides the tools you need to give wild rabbits and hares the best chance at survival.