AVC Wildlife Service

Glue traps result in animal cruelty

Last week, three, approximately 6-week-old red squirrels were brought to the AVC Wildlife Service. They had all been found stuck on a single glue trap. The finder had tried to remove the squirrels from the glue, and as a result, the squirrels were stuck to paper towel and disposable gloves. They were coated in glue along their flanks, head, tail, and legs. Their legs were glued together; therefore, they were unable to move, and they appeared weak and exhausted. After providing supportive care and stabilizing the squirrels, they were first cleaned with mineral oil and then washed with Dawn dish soap to remove the oil. One of the squirrels needed part of its tail amputated due to trauma from the glue trap.

Unfortunately, one of the squirrels died the next day. It was determined that the squirrel likely died from hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. The squirrels would have been unable to eat or drink while stuck in the glue trap, and the stomach of the squirrel that died was found empty. Fortunately, the two surviving squirrels are still doing well.

Glue traps are harmful to all wildlife that are small enough to get stuck in a glue trap, not just the intended target “pest” species, such as mice. Glue traps commonly trap non-target species of wildlife such as small birds, snakes, and bats. When any animal is caught in a glue trap, it will struggle against the glue in an attempt to free itself. The death of the animal will be slow, extremely distressing, and painful. The animal will have no access to food or water and will die from dehydration or starvation.

There are still too many hardware and agri-food stores that sell glue traps when we know that there are more humane options. A snap trap is the best alternative to instantly kill unwanted “pest” species.

Please share this post and encourage these stores to remove glue traps from store shelves to prevent further animal suffering and the death of non-target -species.

A research team at the Atlantic Veterinary College,
led by Dr. Shivani Ojha, Clinical Bacteriologist is looking for volunteers to take part in a research study,
investigating the presence of Salmonella (a
bacterium) at birdfeeders on PEI. It would be good to know as a salmonella study hasn't been done on PEI for many years. It only requires taking a small sample from the feeding area (5 min.). Thank you, if you can help out!

Tomorrow is the big day: Giving Tuesday!! Looking for the perfect Holiday gift?...look no further! We have some fabulous prizes and you will support the AVC Wildlife Service at the same time!! We hope to see you tomorrow (from 9am - 3 pm) near the AVC cafeteria!

Silent auction item: Bald eagle by Ingrid MacLeod -10x10 acrylic painting.

After coming to the AVC Wildlife Service in October 2021, bald eagle 450, otherwise known as "Buddy" in the media, has found a permanent home at Hope For Wildlife. Read more here: https://www.upei.ca/communications/news/2022/11/atlantic-veterinary-colleges-bald-eagle-450-has-found-new-home-nova

We would like to invite you to join us for our fun Giving Tuesday fundraiser at the AVC! It's this coming Tuesday Nov 29th, from 9 - 3 near the cafeteria, which you can enter via the main lobby, (masking is strongly recommended within the AVC).

Another way to make a kind donation on Giving Tuesday is going to "upei.ca/donate" or phone "902-894-2888

We hope to see you!!

Only a few more days and it's Giving Tuesday! We are having some fabulous prizes for our silent auction and raffle draw, plus.....delicious cup cakes!

Many thanks for all the kind donations!!

We are so excited because this year's Giving Tuesday donations will go to the AVC Wildlife Service!! It will help wildlife in so many ways: continuous care for our surgery eagle and building an enclosure at Hope for Wildlife; renovations to safely receive wildlife at the AVC and so much more! Thank you so much if you consider our service for a donation on Giving Tuesday - this coming Tuesday, November 29th!

Giving Tuesday | University of Prince Edward Island Mark your calendars! Giving Tuesday is November 29! Giving is not just about donating... it is about making a difference! We are extremely grateful for people like you who choose to give back through donations, volunteering, and genuine acts of kindness on Giving Tuesday and throughout the year! You...

Thank you for all your encouraging words and support! We will update you on his status and future plans. Please stay tuned!

P.E.I. eagle to live out its days in wildlife facility after successful spinal surgery | CBC News An incredibly rare surgery performed on a P.E.I. eagle was a major success, and the bird soon live out its days in a wildlife care facility.

We wanted to share this with you! Our surgery Bald eagle is enjoying his wings without bandages!

He was standing balanced on one leg this morning, so very encouraging :)