Baby Animal "Know-hows"

Today, a very tiny baby squirrel was left outside the Nature Center after some guests found him on the ground outside of their villa . They placed him in a flower pot by the back door and left. Hours later another guest walked into the Nature Center asking what something was outside. I looked into the flower pot to find a pink, hairless baby animal. It turns out to be a newborn squirrel. However when I found him he was very cold and close to death. I placed him in a warm place and have nursed him back a little bit however there is no guarantee he will make it through the night. I thank the guests for bringing Lucky Rufus to the Nature Center but here are some tips in you ever find an abandoned baby animal to make his chances for survival increase.
1). Observe the baby for a couple of hours, if you see an adult around, do not pick up it up. A baby squirrel starts to explore its world around 5 weeks, mom is probably watching. If you see a small birds fluttering around it was probably just a fledgling learning to fly and chances are mom is close by (if it has no feathers, try to locate the nest and gently place the baby bird back in, the mom will come back). Baby rabbits start to explore their surrounds at about 1 month, and can feed themselves without mom's help. SO unless the animal looks injured or sick do not take the animal out of it's environment.
2). IF this baby animal is injured, sick, or you know for sure it too young to be alone, check around the area to make sure it is the only one. If a nest falls, typically they hold many babies at a single time. Once you find however many there are, place them a box with a lid but make sure there are air holes. Place a blanket/ t-shirt/ towel in the box, nestle the baby next to a tightly closed bottle/jar of very warm water or a heating pad set on low. Don't use grass, leaves, or anything of this sort for bedding because it could be damp and make the animal cold. The most important thing in keeping this baby alive and healthy is keeping it warm.
3). Find a local vet, nature center, or wildlife place to take the baby. Do not try to take care of this baby animal. Do not try to give it food or water unless you are 100% sure what it needs. Inexperience in this field can lead to fatality.

Now that it is hurricane season, there will be more babies falling out of trees from bad weather. So please be aware of your surroundings and check for babies. We want to save as many animals as possible however we want you to know the right tips to ensure their greatest survival. If you have any questions, contact your local wildlife rescue place and speak with someone who will be more than willing to answer any questions you may have. Thanks for all your love and hard work for nature!