He who kills has robbed himself of that which he has slain.
Trapped animals can never bring the trapper joy again.
How wonderful to trap them in a harmless camera's eye
And have them on a picture print where they need never die

-Helen Ward Gull

Animal Charity also helps people solve wildlife problems that no other organization in this area can handle. Our assistance is done with kindness toward the animal and without the use of cruel remedies that poison wildlife or the environment. We will take in injured and orphaned wildlife, rehabilitate them if possible, and return them to the wild after they have fully recovered.

I. 15 Simple Things You Can Do To Avoid Harming Wildlife
II. Wildlife Dos and Donts

15 Simple Things You Can Do To Avoid Harming Wildlife

1. Prevent your pet from attacking and/or playing with wildlife.
    
2. Alert birds to large expanses of glass in your home such as patio doors or picture windows by hanging reflective streamers nearby.
    
3. Educate children to respect all wild creatures and their habitats.
    
4. Pick up litter that could harm wildlife.
    
5. Be alert when driving.
    
6. As a general rule, leave infant wildlife alone since they seldom are truly orphans.
    
7. Place caps over all chimneys and vents on your roof to prevent birds, ducks and raccoons from taking up residence and becoming trapped.
    
8. Do not leave fishing lines or hooks unattended outdoors and retrieve any kite string left on the ground or entangled in trees.
    
9. Before mowing your lawn or rototilling your garden, walk through the area first to make sure no rabbits or ground-nesting birds are in harm's way.
    
10. Check trees to make sure there are no active nests or residents before cutting them down.
     
11. Use non-toxic products on your lawn and garden to fertilize and discourage pests.
     
12. Motor oil should not be left in pans unattended.
     
13. Do not trap or in any other way cause harm to wildlife.
     
14. Do not attempt to raise or keep wild animals yourself. Not only is it illegal, but wild creatures do not make good pets.
     
15. Support environmental groups which seek to save and reestablish wildlife habitat.

Wildlife Do's and Don'ts

DO pick up any young bird you find that has fallen from its nest, warm it in your hands, if necessary, and replace it in the nest. Birds do not have a well-developed sense of smell and will not reject their young after being handled.

DO wait until late summer or fall if you find you must relocate a nuisance animal. Moving it in the summer may create orphans of its young.

DO keep cats and dogs inside or leashed, especially during the spring and summer wildlife breeding seasons. Even nice pets can inflict terrible wounds on wildlife.

DO consider leaving dead trees and brush piles standing since they make excellent homes and food sources for wildlife.

DO teach children to respect wild creatures by leaving them alone.

DO cap chimneys and vents to prevent wild animals from entering your home.

DO walk through the area to check for nests before mowing and check tree limbs before trimming.

DO get medical attention if you are bitten or scratched by any wild animal, even an infant.

DON'T attempt to raise orphaned wild animals. They are cute and cuddly as infants but will become mature and aggressive in a few months. It is illegal for anyone without a license to keep wild animals.

DON'T handle any wild animal any more than is necessary. They can carry diseases and parasites, and the more they are handled, the more they lose their fear of humans.

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