Wildlife
For wildlife emergencies involving humans, call 911. For ill or injured wildlife, call the NC Wildlife Resource Commission at 1-800-662-7137.
Warning
Most animals can bite or claw and may harbor illnesses which can be transmitted to people, including rabies. We recommend contacting a wildlife resource regarding your concern with any wild animals.
Nuisance Wildlife Resources
Many wildlife "problems" can be prevented by some straightforward steps identified in resources listed below. Animal Services does not generally deal with nuisance wildlife. Services are available from companies specializing in pest or critter control.
- General information on nuisance wildlife is available from The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
- The Humane Society of the United States also offers information on wildlife management.
- Creative Learning About Wildlife Species (CLAWS) is based in Orange County and offers educational and rehabilitation information to residents of the County and beyond.
- Piedmont Wildlife Center supports native North American wildlife and its habitat through education and research.
Injured or Orphaned Wildlife Resources
- The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (919-707-0201) has information on nuisance wildlife, trapping, relocating wildlife within North Carolina and contact information for local wildlife rehabilitators.
- Creative Learning About Wildlife Species (CLAWS) (919-619-0776) can assist with rehabilitation and information
- Triangle Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic provides care for sick, injured and orphaned native North American wildlife.
- Wildlife Welfare (919-387-1662) offers information and instructions regarding abandoned or injured wildlife.
Coyote Resources
Recent sightings of coyotes in our area have prompted public interest in this species. As with other wildlife species, only aggressive behaviors or actual bites should be reported.
- The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's Coexisting With Coyotes offers useful information on Coyotes in North Carolina.
- Cook County, Illinois's Urban Coyote Ecology has also become a leading resource for coyote information.
- Additional information can be found from The University of California's Integrated Pest Management Program.
- The Humane Society of the United States also offers helpful tips on Solving Problems with Coyotes.