Rehabilitation centers do collaborate with Fish and Wildlife to care for smaller animals or birds that are hurt.

Sgt. Trevor Johnson, a Fish and Wildlife officer, recommends always keeping your distance from animals, even if they are injured.

“At the end of the day, these are wild animals. I know in a lot of cases, they look cute but they don’t have a rule book to follow and they could react to your presence negatively,” said Johnson.

“We don’t want anybody to get hurt and we don’t want the wildlife to be injured or put in a position that causes them to defend themselves.”

Johnson told CHAT News that most injured animals that are still able to eat and drink will heal on their own.

Fish and Wildlife can be contacted at 1-800-642-3800.