ILLINOIS (WITHERS BROADCASTING) — Spring is here which means warmer weather and things coming alive outside as well as on the move much more. The Bi-State Wildlife Hotline is a 24-hour, non-profit charity providing information and assistance to those who come in contact with distressed animals in the wild.

Angel Wintrode, President/Director of the hotline, says the biggest misconception is that every loose animal in the wild is under duress.

The number for the hotline is 1-855-945-3435.

Wintrode says if you want to volunteer to help work at the hotline, training begins this weekend.

If you can’t make the training, Wintrode says there are plenty of other ways to volunteer.

The Bi-State Wildlife Hotline operates across Missouri and Southwestern Illinois. More information on the hotline can be found via the link here: wildlifehotline.com