The question is why you need a permit in the first place for a animal that lives close to humans anyway, the raccoon thing I was made aware of is another story but would also have been better handled with talking to him.
Because it is a wild animal that can carry rabies.
The way it played out is the squirrel bit someone. The only way to check for rabies and be 100% certain is to cut the brain. Which obviously doesn’t lead to the animal being alive anymore. But at the end of the day, a squirrel’s life is less important than that of a human, so it had to be done.
Humans can also technically carry rabies.
And also you can begin the immunization for rabies even if you don’t know if the animal has it or not, its the same as getting it as a preventative measure, wich should be required for animal control in general anyway.
So what that humans can carry rabies? Do you see a difference between a human and a squirrel or not?
Its an adopted wild animal it needs to be registered and vaccinated that makes sense to me. But yeah it’s insane how poorly they treated the situation. Idk how they can justify the process.
Yeah the vaccination part is fine, the registration is questionable but OK and whatever they did was beyond stupid.
I don’t think the registration requirement is questionable. If the city needs to check for a gas or water main or sewage leak they’re going to want to know if they’re going to run into any wild animals. Also, if they’re not registered, how will they check with your vet to make sure ongoing/regular vaccinations are given (if/when required).
