1st Response Wildlife - Tucson's Humane Animal Trapping & Removal Services

Roadrunner placed in Rehab by 1st Response Wildlife

Here in the Southwest, we have the largest member of the cuckoo family, the Greater Roadrunner.

Lovingly characterized in cartoons and folklore as an extremely fast runner, friendly and quirky, and mostly unafraid of human interaction, this bird really serves our area well as a significant predator. The Roadrunner feeds on insects, rodents, lizards, snakes, and, even snatches baby quail, from time to time.  These birds run through the desert with surprising speed-12-15 mph and, if really startled or attempting to avoid predators or cars, will fly short distances. 

Recently, 1^st Response Wildlife was called to inspect a residence for nuisance animals and, during the course of checking the perimeter, discovered the presence of feral cats.  It seems neighbors in three homes surrounding the property being inspected were placing food and water outside for the cats and several cats were living in the neighborhood, to include one found on the roof of the property under inspection.

Neighbors reported that, in addition to feral cats, a Roadrunner had been living in the area for a while but, recently, they had observed it seemed unable to walk very well and they were concerned that it couldn’t run fast enough to escape a feral cat attack or even capture some of its normal prey.  Fortunately, the Roadrunner was found in the back yard of the property where 1^st Response Wildlife was doing the nuisance inspection and it was captured and was taken to a rehabber.  The rehabber inspected the injured foot and determined that, after a period of rehabilitation, where it will be fed and safely protected, its foot will heal and it will be eventually released back into the wild.

Here is the Greater Roadrunner safely housed in a transport container on its way to the rehabber.

Many residents of Tucson and the surrounding communities really underestimate the number of species and variety of wildlife that live in close proximity to homes, businesses, parks, and neighborhoods. 

Arriving prepared for almost anything is fundamental to providing the quality of service 1^st Response Wildlife’s customers expect.  1^st Response Wildlife had the equipment, experience, and relationships with rehabbers to deal with the surprise of finding an injured Roadrunner in conjunction with a nuisance animal call.  If you have bobcats, ringtails, or raccoons creating a nuisance, snakes in and around your home or business, scurrying or animal noises in your attic, bats observed in places where they shouldn’t be, please give 1^st Response Wildlife a call.

Thanks for considering 1st Response Wildlife 

Josh's Cell (24/7 Hours): 520-260-9517

Josh Waling is a humane Licensed Animal Trapper who catches and releases wildlife, removing animals including bobcats (lince), snakes, rattlesnakes (serpiente de cascabel), raccoons (mapache), pack rats, gila monsters (monstruos de gila), rabbits (canejo), owls, bats, hawks, ducks, squirrels (ardilla), peacocks, coatimundi (gato solo), skunks (mofeta), exotics, and domestic cats and dogs. He delivers service that is 

Josh Waling, Humane Wildlife Catch/Release

Licensed Animal Trapper in Arizona

Cell: 520-260-9517

Hours of Operation: 24/7

Location: Tucson, Arizona (surrounding areas)

Email: [email protected]

Josh Waling is a humane Licensed Animal Trapper who catches and relocates and releases wildlife, removing animals including bobcats (lince), snakes, rattlesnakes (serpiente de cascabel), raccoons (mapache), pack rats, gila monsters (monstruos de gila), rabbits (canejo), owls, bats, squirrels (ardilla), rock squirrels, Colorado River Toads (Sonoran Desert Toads)coatimundi (gato solo), ringtail, skunks (zorrillo), gophers, coyotes, badgers, Javelina, exotics, and dogs. He delivers service that is professional and fast.  Give him a call the next time you hear unusual noises in the attic or crawl spaces in your home or if you see wildlife eating your vegetation, creating nests, and raising their young too close to your pets or children. 520-260-9517 Thanks!

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Thanks, from 1st Response Wildlife~Josh!

Tucson Humane Wildlife Animal Trapping & Removal

Hi, my name is Josh Waling and I have loved animals since the day I was born. I live in the heart of the Sonoran Desert-Tucson, Arizona, which is one of the most unique places in the world. We have as much indigenous wildlife as the Peruvian and Amazon jungles. I have been catching and handling exotic reptiles for over 25 years. I've been humanely trapping nuisance wildlife here in the Sonoran Desert for 10+ years and I love my job. I get to help sick, injured or orphaned animals find their way back to the wild. I also like to educate the public about our animals here in the Sonoran Desert to help both people and wildlife live together harmoniously. My passion is reptiles, but I have found a love for working with all animals including bobcats, skunks, rattlesnakes, coyotes, ringtails, raccoons, coatimundi, badgers, javelina, and even domestic dogs. So, I hope everyone will enjoy following my adventures. Check out the posts, videos and pictures below to see what I've been up to lately. :) Since I have a GoPro head mounted camera, and a number of field cameras that capture photos and video day or night, if there are any animals or reptiles you would like to see that I haven't posted, feel free to email me.

 Give me a call if you need help with any animals that may have found their way onto your property and need to find a way back to their home, ask for an education session or just call for information on animals you would like to know more about. I would be happy to chat with you and, if you need my services, I will be there in a timely and professional fashion to remove them from your home and help them find their way back to either nature or a proper rehab facility. Thanks!

Josh's Cell (24/7 Hours): 520-260-9517

Thanks. Josh

Josh Waling is a humane Licensed Animal Trapper who catches and releases wildlife, removing animals including bobcats (lince), snakes, rattlesnakes (serpiente de cascabel), raccoons (mapache), skunks, coyotes, pack rats, gila monsters (monstruos de gila), rabbits (canejo), owls, pigeons bats, squirrels (ardilla), coatimundi (gato solo), coyotes, badgers, possums, javelina, ringtail, rock squirrels, exotics, and dogs. He delivers service that is professional and fast and he is available 24/7.  Give him a call the next time you hear unusual noises in the attic or crawl spaces in your home or if you see wildlife eating your vegetation, creating nests, and raising their young too close to your pets or children. 520-260-9517 Thanks!