2014-420 Animal Services - CLAWS, Inc. for Public Information, Receiving and Rehabilitation of Wildlife $10,000

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iv. Provider will receive and respond to calls seeking information on removal or trapping of nuisance wildlife,and provide information on any laws governing trapping,as well as possible dangers to both the relocated animal and those in area of relocation when disease,parasites,viruses,or similar problematic issues are introduced to a native population. v. Provider will provide information to Orange County businesses seeking assistance with an animal that has entered a building,has babies in awkward areas such as inside equipment,or has otherwise created a problem for the business. Provider will provide information on how to encourage a wild animal to voluntarily relocate or leave an area and may refer the party in regard to removal of the animal. vi. Provider will receive calls and acts as a resource regarding disease outbreaks such as West Nile virus,White-nose Syndrome,Salmonella spp., and waterfowl botulism. b. Receiving and Rehabilitation of Wildlife. Provider shall be available to all residents of Orange County seven days a week,year-round to provide assistance with injured,orphaned,or ill wildlife. i. Provider will accept and care for all native wildlife species from residents of Orange County as allowed by the State of North Carolina. ii. Provider may refer wildlife calls as needed to other qualified rehabilitators as allowed by the State of North Carolina. iii. During the fall and winter months,Provider will maintain clean and suitable caging and environment for each animal in house and a feeding schedule of a maximum of nine (9) hours per day, seven (7) days a week (approximately (5) months of the year).Provider will provide the following forms of care (among others) to wildlife species as needed • Medication application and/or administration • Wound cleaning and debridement • Bandage and/or splint application and regular changing • Laboratory equipment and diagnostic testing of animals received • Physical therapy • Appropriate housing for species,age,and medical/injury limitations iv. Provider will provide orphan care to wildlife species that includes the following. • Infant formulas appropriate for species and age • Appropriate housing and habitat for the species, stage of development, and number in care • Feeding schedule of a maximum of 14 hours per day, 7 days a week during spring and summer months (approximately 7 months of the year) • Introduction of natural foods when age-appropriate • Outdoor pre-release conditioning,physical assessment, and muscle development 2