What type of animals are cared for in the CUWHC?
The staff will admit most wildlife except venemous reptiles.
Adult deer, large carnivores and animals that can carry the rabies virus (raccoons, foxes, coyotes, skunks and bats) are only admitted under special circumstances. We do not capture and transport wildlife.
How is the care for distressed wildlife funded?
Through donations from individuals such as yourself.
Can we count on your support?
How can I help?
Three functions that work to help wildlife:
Service
The Cornell University Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Health Center (CUWHC) provides humane medical and surgical care and hospitalization for native wildlife brought to us by the public with the goal of releasing them into their original habitat.
Teaching
The CUWHC staff has a major committment to educating undergraduate and veterinary students from Cornell and other universities, both nationally and internationally, in the speciality of wildlife health.
Additionally, the CUWHC has a post-DVM residency training program and provides consultation to the public, 
wildlife rehabilitators, wildlife biologists and managers and others worldwide.
Research
The CUWHC works not only to remediate the health problems of individuals but strives to find the causes at the local and population level thus preventing future or similar problems from occurring.
If you find and injured wild animal...
Human safety is the top priority. First call the CUWHC (607 253-3060) to discuss the situation. If the animal is thought to be an orphan, and is not injured, it is best to leave the animal in a safe area where it was found (e.g. away from cats, dogs, and automobiles), allowing the parents to return and care for it.
If you need directions to the clinic...