Wildlife Misconceptions

 

Babies
Often young animals found alone are assumed abandoned. This is usually not the case. Leave the animal alone and watch it from a distance. If after a few hours the mother has not returned there is a chance the animal is an orphan. Contact us for assistance.

 

Live Trapping
Wild animals who come into contact with humans are merely seeking food or shelter. Do not provide these opportunities if you not want to share your living space. Live trapping and relocating an animal is not a long-term solution. The removal of individual animals, without taking steps to eliminate access to denning or nesting sites and food sources, will just leave space for another animal to move into. Most wild animals are territorial, so relocating them may create new problems elsewhere. Animals should be encouraged to leave on their own with minimal disturbance to avoid unnecessary stress and suffering.

 

If the situation warrants removal of the animal from your premises – seek the assistance of experts who employ humane removal techniques and release the animal on site.

 

Mange
Rabies is often confused with mange (a parasitic skin infection that causes hair to fall out in large patches) a condition often seen in foxes. Secondary infections cause open sores and crusting that often lead to blindness. The result is a prolonged, horrible death, often from starvation. An animal cannot recover on its own but mange can be treated. The animal must be live trapped. Get help as soon as possible!