What to do if you find a sick, injured or abandoned wild animal.

General tips

Don't remove an animal from its natural habitat （the animal may not need assistance, and you could do more harm than good）.

Check the animal periodically for 24-48 hours.

Keep your distance.

Young animals/babies

If you find an abandoned young animal, separated from adults or left on its own — keep cats and dogs away and limit noise.

An adult may not return if it is noisy or if people are close by.

Get help for a wild animal

In Ontario, wildlife rehabilitators （复健员） are authorized by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to provide temporary care to sick, injured and abandoned wildlife so it can be returned to the wild. Rehabilitators commit significant time and resources, and many seek donations to assist with their work.

Every effort is made by wildlife rehabilitators to ensure wildlife in their care do not become tame （驯 服）.

Find a wildlife rehabilitator

To get help for a sick, injured or abandoned animal, you can contact:

• an authorized wildlife rehabilitator

• your local Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry district office

Health risks

If you come across sick or diseased wildlife and you suspect there is a public health risk （such as West Nile virus）, contact your regional or local health unit immediately: Ontario Public Health Units

Public safety

If the animal is alive and there is a public safety issue, contact your local police department.

【小题1】Which is the general solution if you find an abandoned animal?

A．Leave it where it is and observe it.	B．Remove it from its natural habitat.
C．Stay with it and care for it.	D．Pretend not to have seen it.

【小题2】Wildlife rehabilitators are devoted to_______ .

A．providing constant care to wildlife	B．making wild animals well-tamed
C．releasing wildlife back to the wild	D．donating large sums to charity

【小题3】Who will you contact if you find a wild animal at the risk of public health in Ontario?

A．Ontario Public Health Units.

B．An authorized wildlife rehabilitator.

C．The local police department.

D．The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

【小题4】What's the purpose of the text?

A．To teach people how to train animals.

B．To give advice on protecting endangered wildlife.

C．To call on people to raise pets.

D．To introduce the animals in Ontario.