Animals In Distress Association & Ruth Melichar Bird Center
Caring for Idaho’s ophaned and injured wildlife since 1987!
Rescue, Rehab, Release.
Animals In Distress Association is a registered 501[c](3) non-profit. State and federally licensed rehabilitators and volunteers dedicate their time to the rescue, rehabilitation and successful release of injured, displaced and orphaned wildlife.
As our population grows, so does the impact on local wildlife with loss of habitat, human interference, pollution, injuries by domestic pets, hunting, trapping, automobile mishaps, poisoning, and acts of cruelty. In each instance, AIDA seeks to find a responsible and humane solution for both wildlife and the general public.
Found a baby bird or mammal?
Found a baby bird?
208-338-0897
Call us! We can give you detailed instruction about what to do in the event you find a baby bird. Often times fledglings like the one pictured here are just learning to fly and the parents are nearby watching. Please contact us before picking it up and bringing it in!
Found a mammal?
208-367-1026
Please contact AIDA’s HOTLINE for whom to call regarding injured and orphaned wildlife. AIDA has a 24-hour rescue hotline which provides the names and phone numbers of individuals who volunteer their services. Referrals are received from local police and fire departments, Idaho Fish and Game, the Idaho Humane Society, local veterinarians, and the general public.
Sisters Toni Hicks and Mady Rothchild, founders of “Animals In Distress Assn.” received an “Award of Appreciation” on Thursday evening, February 26, 2015 at the Idaho Fish and Game Department. Their dedication to the wildlife and their service to the community has spanned almost 3 decades.
