Wildlife Problems
Wildlife problems are frustrating. However, wildlife problems are temporary problems and there are solutions. It seems daunting, but if you work out a solution, you can make sure you never have this problem again. Property owners are responsible for dealing with their wildlife situation humanely and legally.
Choose an animal from the list below:
- Bats
- Mice*
- Porcupines
- Coyotes
- Bears
- Wild Turkeys
- Deer & Moose
- Beavers
- Raccoons*
- Skunks*
- Squirrels*
- Rabbits*
- Groundhogs**
- Chipmunks and other small animals**
* The starred link takes you to the Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife Centre's website, which has comprehensive information on humanely solving conflicts with most wild mammals.
** The double-starred link takes you to the OSPCA's website, which has comprehensive information on humanely solving conflicts with groundhogs.
Live trapping may seem like an immediate and easy fix to your wildlife problem, however it is only a temporary solution. Read our take on why trapping and relocating is a bad idea!
To learn more about wild animals, visit our Wildlife FAQs page. If you have further questions, you may contact the Ottawa Humane Society at 613-725-3166 ext. 262, or send us an email.
