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DocuSign Envelope ID:F6D44040-F8B5-4CC2-8443-C34E90D3BF8C <br /> area of relocation when disease,parasites, viruses, or similar problematic issues <br /> are introduced to a naïve population. <br /> v. Provider will provide information to Orange County businesses seeking <br /> assistance with an animal that has entered a building,has babies in awkward areas <br /> such as inside equipment, or has otherwise created a problem for the business. <br /> Provider will provide information on how to encourage a wild animal to <br /> voluntarily relocate or leave an area and may refer the party in regard to removal <br /> of the animal. <br /> vi. Provider will receive calls and acts as a resource regarding disease outbreaks such <br /> as West Nile virus,White-nose Syndrome, Salmonella spp., and waterfowl <br /> botulism. <br /> b. Receiving and Rehabilitation of Wildlife. Provider shall be available to all residents of <br /> Orange County seven days a week,year-round to provide assistance with injured, <br /> orphaned, or ill wildlife. <br /> i. Provider will accept and care for all native wildlife species from residents of <br /> Orange County as allowed by the State of North Carolina. <br /> ii. Provider may refer wildlife calls as needed to other qualified rehabilitators as <br /> allowed by the State of North Carolina. <br /> iii. During the fall and winter months, Provider will maintain clean and suitable <br /> caging and environment for each animal in house and a feeding schedule of a <br /> maximum of nine (9) hours per day, seven (7) days a week (approximately (5) <br /> months of the year). Provider will provide the following forms of care (among <br /> others) to wildlife species as needed <br /> • Medication application and/or administration <br /> • Wound cleaning and debridement <br /> • Bandage and/or splint application and regular changing <br /> • Laboratory equipment and diagnostic testing of animals received <br /> • Physical therapy <br /> • Appropriate housing for species, age, and medical/injury limitations <br /> iv. Provider will provide orphan care to wildlife species that includes the following. <br /> • Infant formulas appropriate for species and age <br /> • Appropriate housing and habitat for the species, stage of development, <br /> and number in care <br /> • Feeding schedule of a maximum of 14 hours per day, 7 days a week <br /> during spring and summer months (approximately 7 months of the year) <br /> • Introduction of natural foods when age-appropriate <br /> • Outdoor pre-release conditioning, physical assessment, and muscle <br /> development <br /> C. Staff Training. Provider may provide training to Orange County Animal Service staff <br /> members upon receiving approval from the Animal Services Director: <br /> d. Any revisions or amendments to this Agreement must be approved in writing by the <br /> County and attached as an Exhibit to this Agreement. <br /> 2 <br />