Tooltip Categories: Circumstances Of Admission

Entrapment in a defined area where the body is free to move clear of restrictions however, escape away from the enclosed area is difficult.

A confining object, device or circumstance whose primary function is something other than the capture/restraint of animals.

A confining object, device or circumstance whose primary function is to capture animals. Traps capturing animals other than the intended species of interest are included (by-catch).

Any object propelled by a force through the air or water that eventually comes to rest.

Presence of botanicals, such as tree sap, burrs or other natural plant products on the animal or in some other way contributing to its capture. May be used with Entrapment

Conditions caused by environmental factors that lead directly or indirectly to the animal being found and admitted for rehabilitation.

Collision with an object that is stationary that may be either manmade or a natural feature. The stationary object may have moving parts such as a windmill or hydro dam.

Collision with an object that is in motion such as a vehicle or an object being swung purposefully or accidentally at the animal.

Impact with a variety of farm equipment including tractors, mowers, ploughs, harrows, balers, weed-eaters, lawnmowers, rototillers, etc.

Entrapment within or on a vehicle meant for human transportation. Examples include animals trapped within the wheel well of a plane, nests with young animals built under car bumpers, animals trapped within the bilge water on boats, etc.