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If your pet is having an emergency during our business hours (8 am - 9 pm M-F,
8-5 Sat, 10-2 Sun), please call our office number 610-237-6120.
Outside of our office hours, the following emergency facilities are
available. Please call the facility before bringing a pet.
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West Chester Animal Emergency
Clinic
1141
West Chester Pike
West Chester, PA 19382
610-696-4110 FAX: 610-696-5948
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University of Pennsylvania, School
of Veterinary Medicine, Emergency Service
3850 Spruce St, Philadelphia PA,
19004
(215)898-4685
Dogs, cats, exotic pets
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Veterinary Emergency Center of
Delaware
1212 East Newport Pike, Wilmington
DE 19804
(302) 691-3647
Dogs and cats only
Wildlife
Treatment and rehabilitation of
wildlife is a specialized service requiring facilities and supplies specifically
designed for wildlife. We are not able to treat or hospitalize wild birds or other wild
animals. Here is some information on how to help injured wildlife:
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Do NOT attempt to capture or handle
wild raccoons, skunks, foxes, or bats; these species have a high risk for
carrying rabies. Call animal control.
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Do not "rescue" feathered healthy baby birds
just because they are on the ground. Very often the parents feed their young
on the ground as part of the fledging process. If the bird is on a road, move
it to the side of the road.
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If a wild animal is terminally
injured and clearly in need of euthanasia, we do provide this service free of
charge. If the doctor on duty deems that the animal may be saved with
veterinary care, the animal must be transported to a licensed wildlife care
facility. We do not transport wildlife, this is the responsibility of the
person finding the animal.
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Wild animals (including mammals,
birds, and reptiles) that are both native to and injured within the State of
Pennsylvania may be referred to the Wildlife Division of the Schuylkill Center
of Environmental Education (215)482-8217.
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Wild birds (any species, from any
state) can also be referred to: Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research: 110 Possum
Hollow Road, Newark, Delaware 19711 (302) 737-9543
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