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Prevent your pet cats and dogs from attacking and\/or playing with wildlife. Don’t allow pets outdoors unsupervised. Many injuries happen when dogs are just spending time outside in their yard. Even a well-fed cat has the instinct to hunt.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tEducate children\n\t\t\t\t
Educate children to respect all wild creatures and their habitats. Wild animals are not playthings and should be allowed to go about their lives undisturbed. Children should not throw rocks at wildlife or disturb them if they are resting on the beach or roosting in trees.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tPick up litter\n\t\t\t\t
Pick up litter that could harm wildlife, including six-pack rings, plastic bags, fishing tackle, soda cans, jars, and old pieces of carpet or netting.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tDo not trap\n\t\t\t\t
Do not trap or in any other way cause harm to wildlife. If you are having issues with a nuisance wildlife situation, trapping should be the last option. There are many humane ways to solve nuisance wildlife issues. Call the von Arx Wildlife Hospital for suggestions (239-262-CARE).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tLeave infant wildlife alone\n\t\t\t\t
It is difficult to know if a baby animal needs help. Many wildlife species leave their babies alone for extended periods of time, while some wild animal parents provide constant care. If you believe you have found an orphaned animal, call the hospital before taking action to ensure there is a need for intervention.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tBe alert\n\t\t\t\t
Be alert when driving, especially in rural areas, to avoid hitting wildlife. Many species of wildlife are most active at dawn and dusk. Please stop when possible and move turtles from the roadway or shoulder. Always move them in the direction they were heading.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tCheck trees before trimming, cutting\n\t\t\t\t
Check trees before trimming or cutting them down to make sure there are no active nests. \u00a0If dead trees pose no hazard, leave them standing. They provide homes for a variety of wildlife, such as woodpeckers, owls, and squirrels. \u00a0 Try to avoid trimming trees during the spring and summer nesting seasons.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tUse non-toxic products\n\t\t\t\t
Use non-toxic products on your lawn and garden when fertilizing.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tPlant native trees and shrubs\n\t\t\t\t
Plant native trees and shrubs to provide homes and food sources for wildlife. Many migrating species are attracted to areas with native vegetation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tDo not attempt to keep wildlife as pets\n\t\t\t\t
Do not attempt to raise or keep wildlife as pets. \u00a0Not only is it illegal, but wild animals do not make good pets, and captivity poses constant stress to them. \u00a0Young wild animals raised without contact with their own species fail to develop survival skills and fear of humans, virtually eliminating their chances of surviving in the wild.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tAlert birds to large expanses of glass\n\t\t\t\t Alert birds to large expanses of glass in your home by hanging reflective streamers nearby. Reducing the reflection should cut down on the number of birds who collide, often fatally, with doors and windows. For more tips on how to keep birds safe from window collisions, visit abcbirds.org.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tDo not leave fishing line or hooks unattended\n\t\t\t\t Do not leave fishing line or fish hooks unattended and retrieve any kite string left on the ground or entangled in trees.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tLook before mowing your lawn\n\t\t\t\t Look before mowing your lawn. Walk through the area to make sure no rabbits or ground-nesting birds are in harm’s way.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tDo not feed wildlife\n\t\t\t\t Do not feed wildlife. \u00a0Feeding encourages animals to become dependent on handouts, lose their fear of humans, and congregate in unnaturally large groups, increasing the chances of disease transmission.<\/p>\n\t\t Answer to all your questions about the animal hospital.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t The von Arx Wildlife Hospital is permitted to rehabilitate and release injured, sick, and orphaned native<\/strong>\u00a0birds, mammals and reptiles.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Most people seek to avoid causing harm to other living creatures, so we put together a list of things to do – or not do – to help wildlife.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t In partnership with the City of Naples the Conservancy created signage and a brief educational video to educate guests and anglers about how to prevent pelican injuries and what to do if a bird is accidentally hooked.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t We rely on dedicated volunteers to help treat over 4,000 injured, sick or orphaned animals each year. Volunteer opportunities are diverse and challenging.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t With the help of Amazon.com, it’s easier than ever to donate to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital! We have created Amazon Wish List, where you’ll be able to see the items we need to most in order to help care for\u00a0 injured and orphaned native wildlife.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t Membership helps support our work and gets you free membership to the Nature Center and many other perks. Join today!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/conservancy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-_qUnqZJ_rNBjiU0a3mpdg-1-760x425.jpeg\")
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