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maddiemom

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20. Right. The "releasing them back to the wild" thing is much more complicated, and usually a death

Reply to catbyte (Reply #11)

Fri Dec 27, 2013, 05:53 PM

Dec 2013

sentence to any wild animal that's been domesticated. Many well-intentioned, but inexperienced animal lovers don't realize that. Thankfully there are groups in most areas who specialize in dealing with these animals, but they are often well known. Local ASPCAs or Forest Service people can usually provide help.

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Right. The "releasing them back to the wild" thing is much more complicated, and usually a death maddiemom Dec 2013 #20

Sorry. Often NOT well known until you search them out. You guys who responded as experienced in maddiemom Dec 2013 #21

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