Humane handling and capture of wildlife

Animal care and control officers are often the first call when a community member has questions about wildlife. Questions can range from what to do about a sick, injured or orphaned animal, to simple queries about what’s normal behavior for a species. In many cases, animal services officers are also the go-to source for guidance on keeping wild animals out of homes, avoiding unnecessary trapping and relocation, and connecting residents with ethical wildlife control companies.

Working with wildlife brings a different set of challenges than handling companion animals, and it helps to have the right approach to keep both animals and officers safe. Here you’ll find an array of resources to learn best practices, tools and techniques for humanely handling and capturing wildlife.

• Community Cats
• Wildlife