Wildlife Rehabilitators Urge "Leave Wildlife Alone."

by Jennifer Smith May 21, 2019

Wildlife officials aren't the only ones concerned about calls from homeowners about "orphaned wildlife." Wildlife rehabilitators also express concern in the spring when the baby boom occurs.

Wildlife rehab centers in Canada want homeowners to know that some animals, such as fawns, are not motherless. In fact, sometimes doe leave their young behind to scout for food and to stay hidden away from predatory animals.

"The biggest thing right now is, if you think an animal is orphaned, call us first before you go and pick that animal up," said Breanne Glinnum, Critter Care Wildlife Society's senior animal care supervisor.

Wildlife rehab centers spend hundreds of dollars taking in wild animals and days of proper care before being released back into the wild.

The best thing to do when one sees a baby wild animal is to leave it alone. The animal is most likely not hurt and will reunite with their mother in due time.