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ABOUT THE FARM
Misfit Farms Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release or rehoming of animals in need of care and sanctuary.
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We specialize in providing immediate intervention, medical care, proper nutrition, and safe housing for vulnerable, abandoned, injured, or displaced animals. Each rescue that comes through our gates is treated as an individual, with care plans tailored to their specific needs—whether that means short-term rehabilitation and release back into the wild, or long term sanctuary and placement into a loving forever home.
At Misfit Farms Inc., we believe that every life has value, no matter how small, injured, misunderstood, or forgotten.
Through the support of our community, donors, and volunteers, we are able to continue our mission of giving second chances, not just to animals, but to the ecosystems and families they will ultimately be returned to.
Emergency protocol for found infant wildlife!
Keep Warm!
A heating pad on low or a heated rice sock will do the trick. DO NOT OVER HEAT!
Keep in a calm, quiet area!
Do NOT handle more than is necessary!
Reach out to a TRAINED rehabber!
DO NOT FEED THE BABIES!
Emergency Protocol: What To Do If You Find Infant Wildlife
Finding a wildlife baby can be emotional—but what you do in the first moments matters.
FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT RULE
NO FEEDING — DO NOT FEED THE ANIMAL
Feeding the wrong food, the wrong formula, or feeding incorrectly can kill an infant animal very quickly, even with the best intentions.
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STEP 1: KEEP THE ANIMAL WARM
Cold kills faster than hunger.
• Place the animal in a safe, quiet, dark location
• Use:
• A heating pad on LOW, placed under half of the container
• OR a heated rice sock (warm, not hot)
• The animal should be able to move away from heat if needed
Never overheat. Warm ≠ hot.
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STEP 2: USE A SAFE CONTAINER
• A box or container with a lid is ideal
• Add small breathing holes
• Line with:
• Pillowcases
• Small fleece blankets
• Avoid towels if possible — tiny claws and teeth can get caught
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STEP 3: HANDLE AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE
Humans naturally want to nurture—but some wildlife cannot tolerate handling.
• Do not cuddle, pet, or “love on” the animal
• Many species (especially cottontail rabbits) can die from stress
• Handling increases the risk of:
• Shock
• Injury
• Imprinting
A friendly wild animal is a dead wild animal.
Imprinted animals cannot be safely released back into the wild.
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STEP 4: DO NOT FORMULA FEED
• Never give:
• Cow’s milk
• Goat milk
• Kitten formula
• Human baby formula OR breast milk.
Wildlife feeding requires species-specific knowledge
Aspiration, bloating, and fatal gut damage can happen fast.
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STEP 5: CONTACT A LICENSED WILDLIFE REHABBER IMMEDIATELY
• Keep the animal warm, quiet, and contained
• Call or message a licensed wildlife rehabilitator
• Follow their instructions exactly
Time matters. Warmth first, then help.
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IMPORTANT REMINDERS
• Not all babies are orphaned — parents may be nearby
• Removing wildlife unnecessarily can do more harm than good
• Laws protect wildlife — only trained rehabbers should provide care.
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Good intentions save lives only when paired with correct action
Warm. Quiet. No feeding. Minimal handling. Call a rehabber.
Contact Us
Gary Wasielewski
Address
144 Horseshoe Dr
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Contact
843-367-1061
