Wildlife rehabilitators at WSU are accustomed to caring for hungry and chirping mouths once spring rolls around, but since the start of April have seen a substantial increase in injured and orphaned wildlife over past years.
Orphaned or abandoned baby squirrels, raccoons, and rabbits are just a few of the animals WSU veterinarians are training members of the public to help rehabilitate in Eastern Washington.
Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine says there is a shortage of wildlife rehabilitators in the eastern part of the state, and they are asking for volunteers to fill the void.