Every spring, Fairfax County’s animal protection police and wildlife management office get lots of calls about young wildlife that appear to be orphaned or abandoned.
In most cases, these baby animals are not in danger and people should leave them alone.
Many species of wildlife hide their young for safety, leaving them alone for extended periods of time. Common wildlife frequently found and “rescued” in Fairfax County include squirrels, red foxes, raccoons, rabbits, skunks, opossums, and songbirds…