Houston SPCA expects surge of wild animals in need to continue over next days amid storm recovery

Hundreds of wild animals were taken into the Houston SPCA's Wildlife Center as the city undergoes storm recovery efforts.

On Friday, the Wildlife Center said most of the animals being cared for are baby birds and officials expect the influx to continue over the next few days as Houstonians work to rebuild their homes. Some of nature's smallest storm victims are in need of essential care. Here are important things to know when tending to a distressed animal, according to the Houston SPCA:Carefully place the animal in a box with soft rags and a warm, not hot, waterbottle, a rice sock, or a heating pad set low until it's safe to get them to the Houston SPCA's Wildlife Center of Texas.

Never try to feed or give water to any distresssed wildlife because they might have water in their lungs or other serious injuries. Place them in a warm and quiet environment, away from regular household noise and pets until you can get them to the center.Remove dirt and debris from birdbaths and fill it with clean water.Check under trees in your neighborhood for injured or orphaned wildlife hidden under fallen branches and get them to the SPCA as soon as possible.

Houston SPCA Wild Animals After Storms How To Help Wildlife 14835045

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Deadly storms slam Houston yet again; hundreds of thousands without power across TexasThe Houston Mayor's Office confirmed to CBS News that there were at least four weather-related deaths from the storms.
Source: KPIXtv - 🏆 443. / 53 Read more »

Hundreds rescued from flooding in Texas as waters continue rising in HoustonHigh waters flooded neighborhoods around Houston on Saturday following heavy rains that have already resulted in crews rescuing more than 400 people from homes, rooftops and roads engulfed in murky water.
Source: KSLcom - 🏆 549. / 51 Read more »

Hundreds rescued from flooding in Texas as waters continue rising in HoustonA flood watch was in effect through Sunday afternoon as forecasters predicted additional rainfall Saturday night and the likelihood of major flooding.
Source: NBCDFW - 🏆 288. / 63 Read more »

Hundreds rescued from flooding in Texas as water continues rising in HoustonHigh waters flooded neighborhoods around Houston following heavy rain. More than 400 people in Texas rescued from homes, rooftops and roads.
Source: latimes - 🏆 11. / 82 Read more »

Hundreds rescued from flooding in Texas as waters continue rising in HoustonHigh waters flooded neighborhoods around Houston on Saturday following heavy rains that have already resulted in crews rescuing more than 400 people from homes, rooftops and roads engulfed in murky water.
Source: WGAL - 🏆 331. / 59 Read more »

Hundreds rescued from floodwaters around Houston as millions in Texas, Oklahoma, remain under threatThe U.S. Coast Guard said they had medevaced an hours-old baby from Cleveland, Texas, amid the floodwaters.
Source: CBSLA - 🏆 552. / 51 Read more »