Durham Animal Response Team - DART

Durham Animal Response Team - DART D.A.R.T. (est. 2006) supports first responders in CT with expert animal care and large animal rescue.

Donations via Venmo: -DART

Donations via Check: Durham Town Hall, Care of DART, 30 Town House Road, Durham, CT 06422

DART is activate through Emergency Management by calling 911 or Valley Shore Emergency Communications.

Join us on June 7th for the first of our two rabies vaccination clinics! The clinic is open to all town residents.✔️ $20...
05/27/2026

Join us on June 7th for the first of our two rabies vaccination clinics! The clinic is open to all town residents.

✔️ $20 per vaccine
✔️ Cash, check, or Venmo accepted

Help keep your pets safe and protected!

🐄 Bubba’s makeover debut is TOMORROW morning at the Memorial Day Parade. We can’t wait for everyone to see Bubba’s new l...
05/24/2026

🐄 Bubba’s makeover debut is TOMORROW morning at the Memorial Day Parade.

We can’t wait for everyone to see Bubba’s new look! Come join us tomorrow morning for Bubba’s big reveal.

Mark your calendars! 🐾Our first Rabies Vaccination Clinic is coming up on June 7th! Open to all towns.Rabies Vaccines: $...
05/20/2026

Mark your calendars! 🐾
Our first Rabies Vaccination Clinic is coming up on June 7th! Open to all towns.

Rabies Vaccines: $20
Cash, check, or Venmo accepted

We hope to see you there!

Mark your calendars! June 7th is the first of our two rabies vaccination clinic. Open to all town! $20 cash, check or ve...
05/09/2026

Mark your calendars! June 7th is the first of our two rabies vaccination clinic. Open to all town! $20 cash, check or venmo!

As it warms up and we spend more time outside, we are likely to run into our "wild neighbors". If you come across baby w...
04/04/2026

As it warms up and we spend more time outside, we are likely to run into our "wild neighbors".

If you come across baby wildlife like opossums or bunnies, the best approach is usually to observe first and step in only if it’s truly necessary. Many young animals are left alone for long periods while their mothers stay nearby and return when it’s safe.

Baby rabbits are often hidden in shallow nests in grass or yards and may appear abandoned, but the mother typically only returns a couple of times a day to avoid attracting predators. If the nest is undisturbed and the babies look warm and quiet, it’s best to leave them alone and keep pets away.

With opossums, very young babies stay with their mother, often riding on her back. If you see a tiny opossum alone that is smaller than about 7–9 inches (not including the tail), it may need help and a wildlife rehabilitator should be contacted. Larger juveniles are often independent and may be fine on their own.

As a general rule, avoid handling wildlife unless there are clear signs of injury or distress. Keeping a safe distance and minimizing interference gives these animals the best chance to survive.

Its spring! Time for babies from our "wild neighbors". If you come across a baby fawn, the best thing to do is usually n...
04/02/2026

Its spring! Time for babies from our "wild neighbors".

If you come across a baby fawn, the best thing to do is usually nothing at all. Mother deer often leave their fawns alone for long periods of time while they go off to feed, and the fawn’s natural instinct is to stay still and hidden. This does not mean it has been abandoned.

If the fawn is lying quietly, curled up, and not showing obvious signs of injury, leave it where it is and keep your distance. Avoid touching it or allowing pets near the area, as human and predator scent can draw attention to it. The mother is almost always nearby and will return, usually at dawn or dusk.

If the fawn appears injured, is crying continuously, wandering aimlessly, or you know the mother has been killed, then it’s appropriate to contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator for guidance. In most cases, though, giving the fawn space is the safest and most helpful thing you can do.

04/01/2026

Don’t panic…it’s just a mama fox carrying her kit! This time of year, people often think they’re seeing a fox with a cat, but it’s actually a devoted mother moving her baby to a safer spot.

Please don’t chase or try to scare her into dropping her little one. In nature, things aren’t always what they seem. And remember - most adult cats are far too large for foxes to carry.

Its spring! We are outside more and likely to interact more with "wild neighbors". If you come across a baby bird, the m...
03/31/2026

Its spring! We are outside more and likely to interact more with "wild neighbors".

If you come across a baby bird, the most important thing to know is that it’s often exactly where it’s supposed to be. Many young birds, called fledglings, leave the nest before they can fully fly and will spend time on the ground while their parents continue to feed and watch over them. If the bird is feathered, alert, and hopping around, it’s best to leave it alone and keep pets or people at a distance.

If the bird is very young, not feathered, or clearly injured, it may need help. In those cases, you can gently place it back in its nest if you can safely reach it. If the nest is gone or the bird appears hurt, contact a local wildlife rehabilitator for guidance. Avoid trying to raise or feed the bird yourself, as they require very specific care.

A quick check and the right response can make all the difference, and in many cases, doing less is actually the best way to help.

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