SOS - SQUIRRELS

ISTRIA

If you find a baby squirrel in the Istria region, please contact us at:

📞 +385 98 731 843
📧 centar.zdravlja.harmonija@gmail.com

Conny Petö Đeneš – AWAP volunteer for squirrels

➡️ Within the town of Poreč, we can come and pick up the squirrel.
➡️ If the squirrel is in another part of Istria, we kindly ask you to bring it to us – if at all possible.

👉 First instructions on how to act and provide first aid to a baby squirrel can be found here:
What to do if you find a baby squirrel

Injured squirrels

In case of an injured squirrel, please contact:

Veterinary Hospital Poreč


📍 Ul. Mate Vlašića 45, 52440 Poreč
📞 +385 52 432 128

🕑 Opening hours:

  • Mon – Fri: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

  • Sat: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM

  • Sun: 8:00 – 10:00 AM

Contacts for wild animals in Croatia

If you find an injured wild animal or a baby without its mother, you can contact rehab center:

DALMATIA

If you find a injured or baby squirrel or bird in the Dalmatia region, please contact:

📞 092 429 7479 ili 097 632 1984
📧 aokrstmelvan@gmail.com

Anamaria Okrst Melvan – AWAP volunteer for Dalmatia (squirrels and birds)

👉 More information and guidelines can be found at: Prijatelji Divljine

Important notes ⚠️

  • In case of finding an injured or poisoned animal, if there is suspicion of a criminal act (e.g. shot animal, symptoms of poisoning), immediately contact the local police station.

  • Every case of a dead strictly protected animal must be reported to the Ministry of Environment and Green Transition, Institute for Environmental Protection and Nature Conservation via the reporting form, by phone (01/5502 900), or by e-mail: zavod@mingor.hr

  • Contact for coordination of wildlife rescue centres at the Ministry: 📞 01 4866 131

More information: Ministry of Environment and Green Transition

© Health Center Harmony 2006-2026

NOTE: All information provided on this page is educational. For specific needs concerning squirrels, please consult a veterinarian or a wildlife protection center.

95% of the photos are taken by Conny & Dražen, with the remaining images by Graziella Mureta and Geert Weggen and licensed photos from Pixabay, Stock, and Shutterstock.