Find a wildlife rehabilitation centre
Found an injured, sick or orphaned wild animal?
Contact a wildlife rehabilitation centre that can provide medical care.
Wildlife Rehabilitation Centres by Province
Frequently Asked Questions
Humane societies are not licensed to look after wildlife, and may put a wild animal down. The best thing to do is to call an authorized wildlife rehabilitation or rescue centre.
A young animal may not be orphaned, for example it is normal for deer and cottontail rabbits to leave their offspring for short periods of time. If you find a young wild animal that appears to be orphaned:
- keep cats and dogs away
- limit noise
- keep your distance
- check periodically if the animal is still around for 24 to 48 hours
An adult may not return if it is noisy or if predators or people are near.
Sick or injured animals will often show these signs:
- Blood, wounds or swelling on the body
- Lethargy
- Body covered in fleas
- Unusual or uneven loss of fur or feathers
- Vocalizing and/or following humans around
- Difficult or raspy breathing or sneezing
- A dangling appendage
- Closed eyes
- Head tucked under wing
Call a wildlife rehabilitation centre if you find an animal that appears to be sick or injured.