01/11/2025
This House Mouse, an invasive species, was brought to us after he was found quiet and not using his back legs well. The finder was easily able to contain this animal, and despite the species not being legal to rehabilitate in our state, we advised the finder bring him in so we could at least provide a humane end to his suffering. We are incredibly grateful to be able to offer this option for species like these that cannot legally be rehabilitated for release.
On intake, more information was gathered, and it was discovered that rodenticide was being used on the property. Necropsy revealed a stomach full of the green-colored poison bait.
This mouse had been suffering intensely and we're thankful to have given him a kind, peaceful end, while also preventing the continued chain of poisoning to predators that likely would've tried to consume this easy meal. The finder was made aware of the findings and assured us she would be removing the bait.
Please don't use rodenticides. They not only cause inhumane suffering in wildlife, but once dead or weakened, are consumed by larger predators like foxes, bobcats, owls, hawks, and even pets. This poisons the predator and can weaken the immune system leading to increases in diseases including mange, organ failure, and eventually death. This can kill otherwise healthy adults, or in worst-case scenarios, kill off parent animals and leave babies starving and without care.
There many more humane options to deal with unwanted wildlife in or around your home. Give us a call for advice on your specific situation. We can help advise on how to get different species to move on voluntarily. If you are consulting with pest removal professionals, make sure they do not use glue traps or poison, and utilize humane exclusion techniques during appropriate times of the year.
