List Of Animals That Must Be Euthanized Or Released On Site In Ohio:
- Raccoon
- Skunk
- Beaver
- Coyote
- Red or Grey Fox
- Opossum
List Of Animals That Can Be Euthanized Or Released Off-Site In Ohio:
Can You Release A Trapped Animal In The Metroparks?
Taking trapped animals to a public park to release them is illegal in our area. Knowing this fact is not enough to stop most people when they do their wildlife control. Keep in mind, too, that wild animals carry many disease pathogens. When you place a caged animal inside your vehicle, it will most likely defecate. Regular disinfectant will not destroy the parasites that are excreted inside your trunk. Then, afterward, will you place your groceries in that same spot?
Releasing an animal outside its home range will prevent it from returning to your property. Many people imagine there is a magical farm where all animals live in unity. This is simply not the case. When you trans-locate an animal, you are taking away its shelter. On top of that, the animal has no idea where to find food and water. Generally speaking, animals do not get along with each other. Local animals rarely tolerate trans-located animals of the same species. This is especially true for squirrels and raccoons. In this case, the newly introduced animal usually gets violently murdered by the other animals.
Euthanization:
We euthanize nuisance wildlife using veterinary-recommended practices. This eliminates the negative effects imposed by the other two methods.