I found a lone abandoned animal. What should I do with them?

First, you should know that it is common for parents to leave their baby alone for a certain period, and then come back to pick them up. Keep your distance, leave them alone, and leave the area. Your presence could prevent the parent from returning to his little one. A common misconception is that a baby is orphaned when left alone. However, in reality, it is a normal animal behaviour.

If the animal appears injured or in poor condition, contact the ministry's wildlife line: 1 877 346-6763. Please do not move it or bring it into your home.

General procedure of the ministry: https://www.quebec.ca/en/agriculture-environment-and-natural-resources/wildlife/living-with-wildlife/rescuing-injured-sick-wild-animal

Resources by species group

• Turtles - Rivière-des-Mille-Îles Park. Laval. 450-622-1020 # 286. sostortues@eco-nature.ca
• Bat - Ministry of the Environment, the Fight against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks. 1-877-346-6763
• Squirrel - “Écureuil land” Facebook page
• Wounded birds - Le Nichoir. Hudson. 450-458-2809
• Raccoon - Center-Refuge-Nymous. Sainte-Beatrix. 450-883-5020
• Berger Blanc (Laval only): 450-629-0075
• SPCA (Montreal only): 514-735-2711