Tips For Preventing "Human-Made" Orphans

Keep your cat indoors (especially during May and June)

Keep your dog well attended

Check tree branches for nests before pruning

Check the grass for nests before mowing

Educate children to respect young wild animals and to leave them alone

Install chimney caps and window well covers to prevent animals from nesting in them or becoming trapped

Leave healthy young wild animals where you find them and call a wildlife rehabilitator for advice on what to do


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