Injured or Sick Wildlife in Ottawa
How can you tell if an animal needs your help or should be left alone? If an animal presents with any of the symtoms below, then it needs help:
• A wild animal presented to you by a cat or dog
• Bleeding
• An apparent or obvious broken limb
• Shivering
• Walking in circles or falling over when walking
• Signs of sneezing
• Vomitting
• Discharge from eyes or nose
If you have found a sick or injured animal, please contact Ottawa Humane Society's Emergency Services at 613-725-1532. For large wildlife, such as deer, moose and bear, please call Ottawa Police Services at 613-236-1222. |
If a wild animal does not show any of these signs, then it is best to leave it alone.
If you have further questions about wild animals, you may contact the Ottawa Humane Society at 613-725-3166 ext. 262, or send us an email.
