Wildlife
Aurora Animal Care and Control has limited capability to assist with wildlife. Our officers will respond to sick and injured wildlife on public property within the city limits of Aurora.
Wildlife on Private Property
For the removal of wildlife from private property, we recommend reaching out to a licensed wildlife control operator. See a list of licensed wildlife control operators in Illinois.
Licensed Wildlife Control Operators in our Area
Orphaned Wildlife
When people find young wildlife, they often jump to the conclusion that the animal or bird is orphaned and needs help. That is usually not the case. Young animals and birds are often left alone while their parents are away searching for food. Many orphaned animals that are “rescued” each year by well-meaning people were not really orphans.
If you find a baby bird or animal, do not touch or remove it unless you are absolutely sure that it is an orphan. If you are not sure if the animal is orphaned, watch it from a distance so that the parents will not be afraid to return. This might take a while; many species only return to their young near dusk and dawn.
A young animal or bird that looks well-fed and has bright eyes and clean fur or feathers is probably not orphaned. If the animal does need help, contact a wildlife rehabilitator for advice. See a list of licensed rehabilitators(PDF, 123KB).
Licensed Rehabilitators in our Area
Wildlife Home Cleanup
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