It takes weeks of diligence, day and night care to turn these fawns around and save their lives, IF its not too late for them. Fawns who were fed pasteurized or canned milk often arrive in my care, dying from dehydration as a condition called 'scours' takes over and the babies begin to fail, miserable and weak, eventually bleeding from their GI tract. Not good for me, and certainly not good for the animals I need to assist in the future.Īll species require special care as infants. Recently, my instructions were misunderstood as permission to raise the animals, and this was reported to authorities.
I will give emergency advice and help you locate a facility, but I will no longer share long term instruction. I cannot do that anymore if there are licensed wildlife rehabilitators available in your area. I used to give advice for care when someone called determined to raise the rescued wild babies themselves. I know how endearing these animals can be, but life in captivity as a pet for any wild species, rarely has a good outcome. Many people find themselves in love with a baby raccoon, fawn or squirrel, only to call for instructions to care for it and be told they are required to give the precious baby up. In imprint cases, the animals are often destroyed. The penalties are hefty fines and even jail time. In the State of Oklahoma, it is illegal to possess wild born native animals without a rehabilitation permit.
Wildlife Laws Laws of the land.for wildlife in Oklahoma
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