The California Department of Fish and Wildlife does not allow the relocation of wild animals; therefore, the Department does not pick up wild animals unless they are sick or injured and require medical attention. Should you encounter a sick or injured wild animal, do not approach or handle the animal. Please CONTACT US immediately.
Los Angeles County Code §10.84.010 states that it is unlawful to feed a non – domesticated rodent or non – domesticated mammalian predator as defined in this section, unless:
The person is the owner of the animal and the animal is kept in accordance with the requirements of the State Department of Fish and Wildlife; or after notifying the responsible agency to pick up the animal, the person provides food to a trapped or injured animal.
For the purposes of this chapter, “rodent” includes ground squirrels, and “mammalian predators” include coyotes, raccoons, foxes, and opossums. A violation of this section is a misdemeanor.
Skunks, raccoons, opossums, (and in some cases bears) are nocturnal or nighttime active animals and are often attracted to residential areas by the availability of food, water, and shelter. Removing or eliminating the availability of these elements will often encourage these animals to leave.