As with any wildlife, a woodchuck should be rescued if it:

• Has been found by a cat, dog, or other predator;

• Has any injury;

• Has bugs or fly eggs on it (these look like sawdust);

• Allows someone to pick it up or is lying on its side;

• Is very thin or weak.

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Baby woodchucks are born in burrows in the spring. Babies often begin emerging from the burrow under the mother’s supervision.

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It is very unusual to find a single baby woodchuck. If you find one, it is probably orphaned and needs rescuing.

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If you find a litter of babies and there is no mother nearby, they might need rescuing.

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What do I do next?

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