Map of Authorized Wildlife Custodians in Ontario

Keep in mind that not all AWC rehabilitate all species. Please use the list below to match species to AWC.

Key to Authorized Species Categories

• RVS Rabies vector species (species that can carry and transmit rabies), including bat, fox, skunks, raccoon
• BIR Birds, excluding raptors
• RAP Raptors, including hawk, falcon, osprey, owl
• HER Herpetofauna (reptiles and amphibians), including turtle, lizard, frog, toad, snake, salamander
• SMM Small mammals, including squirrel, chipmunk, rabbit, hare (excludes RVS)
• BEA Black bears
• LCA Large carnivore (meat-eating) animals, including wolf, bobcat, coyote, lynx, badger, fisher, opossum (excludes RVS and black bear)
• SCA Small carnivore (meat-eating) animals, including marten, mink, weasel, shrew (excludes RVS)
• UNG Ungulates (hoofed animals), including moose, deer, elk
• SAM Semi-aquatic mammals, including beaver, otter, muskrat