Baby bird

[clover green]

Originally Posted by Vixen

I certainly would'nt say it is rare to sucsed, it all depends on where and how the baby bird is found.

I meant it was rare to suceed with regards to dog/cat attack.

[Vixen]

Originally Posted by clover green

I meant it was rare to suceed with regards to dog/cat attack.

now that on the other hand is very very true

[wildliferescuer]

Originally Posted by stripee

I've been given a little bird by a neighbour whose dog had got it. I think it might be a baby wren or dunnock, its hard to say, its brown and very small without much tail feathers with a white bit under its beak . I thought it would die but it is getting stronger, and demands feeding from dawn to dusk! At what stage should it be released, and any ideas where? It could go back near where it was found, but cats and dogs around. How will it fledge without parents or is it doomed? I will try to upload a photo later. Thanks

Sorry your bird died. All birds which have been caught by dogs or (particularly) cats need to have an antibiotic injection as soon as possible otherwise they often get septicaemia & die. it is more likely to be this than shock.
If you find another, it is best to find your nearest wildlife rescue centre or vet to give it the antibiotics it needs.
You did the best you could & well done for giving soaked, dry dog food.
P.S. I think it was a sparrow but not 100% certain from the picture.