05/29/2026
Here's some information about wildlife in our area!
Follow our main page Veterinary Wellness Partners for more content!
This time of year, we receive questions concerning fawns and other native wildlife that appear to be abandoned. Because of this, we wanted to share some tips on what to do if you ever find a wild animal that is in need.
Observe the animal from a distance and assess the situation.
Do NOT touch or pick up the animal, give it food or water, try to care for it yourself, or move it unless it is in immediate danger.
Do NOT bring them to the clinic. Veterinary clinics are not legally permitted to treat or provide care for native wild animals.
If you are unsure of the situation, call a wildlife rehabilitator for guidance.
Here are some local wildlife help resources:
š¦Stark Parks Wildlife Conservation Center (Massillon, OH):
https://starkparks.com/wildlife_conservation_center.php
š¦ØOperation Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc. (Akron, OH):
https://www.operationorphanwildlife.com/
šOhio Division of Wildlife Rehab Directory:
https://www.owra.org/find-a-rehabilitator