baby or injured birds– If it is a baby bird, make sure it is truly orphaned. Watch it for a few hours to see if the parents come back. If the baby bird is on the ground, and appears healthy, if you can– place it back in the nest.…more…
bats– IMPORTANT: Never handle bats without gloves or cloth. Call hotline asap for help
to get a specialist involved….more…
injured or orphaned fawn, or deer– IMPORTANT: Never chase a deer or attempt to catch it – you can kill it from stress and exhaustion….more…
injured or orphaned fox kit or fox– Foxes usually have up to 6 kits in a den. The living group resides in a den, and consists of 1 male, 1 or 2 females, and their young. They often leave them alone for long periods during the day while out hunting. The kits are fine and should be left alone….more…
raccoons– IMPORTANT! Do not attempt to catch or handle this animal. Never corner a raccoon, thereby forcing it to defend itself, they can be very dangerous animals. Call a Conservation Officer in your area….more…
skunks– Skunks are nocturnal, generally, but may be seen during the day, especially in the early morning and evening hours….more…
rabbits or hares– In Saskatchewan, we have Rabbits, which are called Cottontails in the southern portion of
the province, but otherwise, all “bunnies” in the Saskatoon area are probably hares….read more…
squirrels, chipmunks, gophers: These cute little animals are usually considered too common to save when they are found injured….read more…
wolves, bears, or coyotes– ?never attempt to handle these animals ….read more….
NOTE:
- It is illegal in Saskatchewan to keep most species of wildlife.
- Make sure any animal is truly orphaned before you try to help it.
- Do not try to feed or water any animal without first talking to a hotline volunteer or a veterinarian.
- Many animals carry disease and parasites. If possible, talk to a hotline volunteer before attempting to capture the animal.
- Coyotes, foxes, skunks and bats should never be handled by the public.
- In general, it is better to herd an animal into a box without handling it.