May 2013
» Please send sign-on letter!
It’s time for Ottawa, the Nation’s Capital, to adopt humane and progressive practices to living with wildlife, rather than killing them.  » Click here to send sign-on letter.

August 2011
» Please sign petition!
Help Rosie and thousands of other Ontario orphaned wild animals left to die because of government regulations that outlaw humane and responsible help for wildlife.  » Click here to sign petition.

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Wildlife Help Have you found a baby animal?  Is there an animal in your attic, under your step, in your chimney, eating your garden?  Please consult:

» I Have a Wildlife Problem

» Wildlife Tips for Spring

» Orphaned Wildlife Care

» How to help Orphaned Wildlife (brochure)

» Locate a Wildlife Rehabilitator in your area

» Wildlife Rehabilitation Information (IRWC)

Important!  Check potential caregivers out very carefully - ask them how the animal will be taken care of and make sure it won't be euthanized or turned over for research purposes.

Address Lists

» MPMPP's, City councillors, media address lists

Messageboard

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Nuisance Bear Problems

» Bear Wise information

To report bear problems call:
1 866 514-BEAR
1 866 514-2327
24 hours a day / 7 days a week

Report moose poaching

» Moose Watch information

To report moose poaching call:
1-866-34MOOSE (346-6673)
24 hours a day / 7 days a week
Sept. 15 - Dec. 15, 2004

Report Resource Abuse
 
The new toll-free TIPS-MNR reporting line, 1-877-TIPS-MNR (1-877-847-7667), provides a direct line for the public to report resource violations to the ministry 24 hours a day, seven days a week from anywhere in Ontario. Click for full details

Crime Stoppers

Individuals who wish to remain anonymous can report suspected illegal activities through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

Wildlife rehabilitation under attack

June 29/03  After 15 years of helping wildlife and the public with wildlife problems, the Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife Centre was forced to close because of restrictive regulations imposed by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.  More on this story.

Take action

Ontario's regulations need to be changed.  
If you have been left without any help for an orphaned or injured wild animal, let your MPP know this is not the kind of province you wish to live in. Ask to be informed about what action they will take to see that these inhumane and regressive regulations, not imposed anywhere else outside Ontario, are changed. Click to take action!.

OMNR raccoon slaughter denounced as Ontario's shame

Over 9,700 raccoons, skunks and foxes killed in MNR's rabies 'depopulation' program.  99.8% turned out to be healthy.
More on raccoon rabies depopulation.

Press release:  June 16/03  OMNR slaughter of thousands of raccoons is costly, ineffective, inhumane way to control rabies.  Read press release.

Action Central

If you are concerned about any of the issues presented on this website, you can take action to make your voice heard.  Click here for address lists of newspapers / politicians  and things you can do to help.

Share your views -- let us know what you think

We have set up a public Yahoo!Groups message board so that we can begin to build a larger community of support.   Everyone is welcome to join and to invite anyone who is concerned and / or interested.   Share your views, read messages or just say "hello". Note:  Messages can be viewed by the public but only members may post.

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