Ruth Melichar Bird Center (Animals In Distress Association)

Category: Wildlife rescue service

Address: 4650 N 36th St, Boise, ID 83703, USA

Phone: +12083380897

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–2PM

Monday: 10AM–2PM

Tuesday: 10AM–2PM

Wednesday: 10AM–2PM

Thursday: 10AM–2PM

Friday: 10AM–2PM

Saturday: 10AM–2PM

Reviews

Nina Seay

Aug 27, 2022

Found two newborn baby squirrels that were in rough shape. This facility couldn’t take them but they gave me the information for a lady who could nurse them back to health. Thanks guys!

Gary Beck

Aug 9, 2022

Staff if very nice and polite. If you go here make sure to be helpful to them as much as possible. Thanks for taking in the Robin we brought on 8/6/22.

dawn erwin

Jul 15, 2022

I can't say enough about this rescue. I found two tiny baby birds in my rock garden and I don't know where they came from, but I was able to get them to this rescue. I'm so happy that they are doing bird rescue,. They are hard to take care of, but the people that work there are so sweet and dedicated in what they do. Thank you so much again!!!

Ashley Quenzer

May 14, 2022

I spoke to a lady about an injured goose by the Boise zoo and she had to make a rude sarcastic comment. I'm with my 3 year old daughter and she said if I couldn't catch the goose it's not like she has magical powers to go catch it. As I explained working in that field and with a couple adults would be easier than me and my 3 year old. I don't appreciate rude sarcastic people when you're just reaching out to help an injured animal. Customer service really needs to be at higher standard.

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Questions & Answers

do you rescue invasive baby birds such as starlings?

Greyandgreenfeathers | Oct 4, 2021
Alesia Nelson | Oct 4, 2021

Yes, they do!

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Do they take in injured mice and baby mice?

J Bennet (The Clam) | Oct 5, 2019
Ruth Melichar Bird Center (Animals In Distress Association) | Oct 5, 2019

We are the avian facility for Animals in Distress Association, so we only rescue and rehabilitate birds. Please call the AIDA hotline (208-367-1026) to find a mammal rehabilitator near you that can assist you.

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Will they pick up hurt birds?

Eliza Mortensen | Oct 5, 2018
Brittney Deleon | Oct 5, 2018

If they have runners available, yes, otherwise you would need to bring them to the rehab center. They work with other local rescuers who will pick up specific types of birds and take them to sanctuaries.

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Do u rescue bird family or just the baby's? If so do u rescue in the nampa Idaho place?

Andie Tyler | Oct 5, 2017
Ruth Melichar Bird Center (Animals In Distress Association) | Oct 5, 2019

We rehabilitate both adult and baby birds. Although it is rare that baby birds need rescuing if their parents are present. We will take birds from anywhere in Idaho. But keep in mind, we are a volunteer-based organization that rehabilitates over 3,000 birds every year. We do not have the man-power to pick up every injured bird, that’s why we ask the generous and caring public to bring injured or orphaned birds into us. If you absolutely cannot bring the bird in yourself, please call us at: 208-338-0897 and we will try and assist you in anyway we can.

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Are there people who can come get injured birds?

Charlotte Nuzum | Oct 5, 2017
Gretchen Leonard | Oct 5, 2017

Yes, especially if they are raptors or in a dangerous situation.

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