Raccoons are protected by law. No one may possess a raccoon without a license, and licenses are not issued for pet wildlife. Hunting or trapping raccoons requires a license. The law allows unlicensed homeowners and farmers to destroy raccoons that damage property.
How do I report a racoon in NYC?
Report sick or injured raccoons to 311. If you have a raccoon issue, call a professional. The law does allow unlicensed homeowners to destroy raccoons that damage property.
Should you call animal control for a raccoon?
If you come across a raccoon in distress, acting strangely or seemingly injured, it's best to call animal control and not a private wildlife prevention company. And DO NOT approach the animal under any circumstances.
How do you permanently get rid of raccoons?
Add one small canister of cayenne and one bottle of hot sauce to a gallon of water, then spray the solution all over your garden plants, bushes and shrubs, and reapply after a rainfall. There are various other repellents you can use as well, like Mint-X trash bags, which are specifically designed to repel raccoons.4 Sept 2018
How do I report animal abuse anonymously in NYC?
Submit a report to 311 at https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-02224. Call NYPD's Crime Stoppers tip line at (800) 577-TIPS.24 Jan 2020
What is considered animal cruelty in NYC?
New York State law defines animal cruelty as a situation where a person causes unjustified harm, pain, or suffering to an animal or neglects an animal's care by not providing it with proper food, water, medical care, or suitable shelter.
How do I report someone for animal cruelty?
If you witness suspected cruelty to animals, call your local animal control agency as soon as possible or dial 9-1-1 if you're unfamiliar with local organizations. If you make a report of alleged animal cruelty, the responding agency is required to investigate.
How do I report animal abuse anonymously near me?
- Describe your concern.
- What have you witnessed?
- Provide the address and/or city/county in which this took place.
- If you do not know the address, provide clear directions, with street names and/or landmarks.
- Please leave a number at which you can be reached.
What should I do if I find an injured bird?
If you find an injured bird, carefully put it in a cardboard box with a lid or a towel over the top, and place in a cool, safe place. Birds go into shock very easily when injured, and often die from the shock.
Who do you call when you see an injured bird?
wildlife rehabilitator
Will a local vet take an injured bird?
An injured bird should always be passed onto a local vet, RSPCA in England and Wales, SSPCA in Scotland, USPCA in Northern Ireland or an independent rescue centre, so it can receive appropriate treatment without undue delay.
Where can I take a cat I no longer want?
You can surrender your cat by bring him to an open admissions shelter or rescue organization. If ensuring your cat ends up adopted into a loving home is important to you, there is another option that will help your cat be seen by millions of potential adopters.
PetSmart does not take cats, though you are allowed to bring your cat into the store if you are shopping. If you attempt to surrender a cat at a PetSmart location, you will be turned away and given other options.