Where can I get help with wild animals (squirrels, opossum, raccoons, bats, birds, deer, foxes, snakes, etc)?

The city Animal Wardens do not handle wild animals unless they are a direct threat to public safety. This means they typically will only deal with domestic animals (cats and dogs). You can contact a licensed trapper or a critter removal service which you can find in your local phone directory. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries offers a Wildlife Conflict Resolution help line at 855-571-9003, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Game and Inland Fisheries Wildlife Information

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