Should I take care of SICK or INJURED ANIMALS?

The Town of Chesterfield covers an area of approximately 31 square miles and is inhabited by many wildlife species such as bear, moose, fox, skunk, raccoon, opossum, birds, deer, turtles and coyotes. If an animal is struck by a vehicle or appears sick in your yard or on the street you should not attempt to handle it because its first response would most likely be to bite or, in the case of a deer, kick you. When an animal is encountered in these circumstances, contact the Animal Control Officer or the the Police Department. Injured cats and dogs are taken to a veterinarian for treatment.