Licensed Rehabbers - What happens to prohibited species?

[PDXErik]

So, Eastern Greys are prohibited here and in the surrounding three states.

What happens to them?

[CritterMom]

I think you know the answer to that... You need to be very careful with your little girl and keep her a secret.

[island rehabber]

In my state, some Rabies Vector Species (RVS) especially raccoons are now prohibited. Rehabbers used to be able to rescue and release baby 'coons so long as they were RVS-certified. Now, they must be immediately turned over to the authorities where they are promptly euthanized. Babies, we are talking about. Sucks. :(

[Ronda]

Some places have active hunts or selective poisonings of invasive species. In New Mexico, rehabbers are required to euthanize all skunks because rabies is endemic in them :( ( I mostly rehabbed birds... and never euthanized a healthy animal-regulations be damned)

I think you would have to check your local laws and policy .. but I agree it is best to keep your girl a secret.

By the way...I have been meaning to ask, does she have a name?

[mugzeezma]

So, Eastern Greys are prohibited here and in the surrounding three states.
What happens to them?

Check the DNR and look for the permits and licensing dept. call the the number, tell them you want to get licensed and want to know what the protocol is for euthanasia, RVS species, cage size blah blah blah...cover questions.
Here in Illinois bats or skunks that come in to the wildlife centers are immediately euthanized and tested. We take 'coons because in this state they are not high on the RVS list...a distant third. NY RVS 1 and 2 must be bats and 'coons. Varies state to state. Individual rehabbers may or may not have a choice. :dono
In FLA wildlife centers won't accept Ring Neck Doves. They are considered an invasive species. They are euthanized upon intake.

[Kristal]

Slightly OT, but I hate using that word when it refers to species extermination. Euthanasia is mercy killing, especially in the case of old age and/or terminal illness. It's also painless and humane, by definition.

I expect that this kind of euthanasia is none of those, and especially not painless or humane. It's just plain, old killing.

[island rehabber]

Slightly OT, but I hate using that word when it refers to species extermination. Euthanasia is mercy killing, especially in the case of old age and/or terminal illness. It's also painless and humane, by definition.

I expect that this kind of euthanasia is none of those, and especially not painless or humane. It's just plain, old killing.

:goodpost :(

[PDXErik]

:goodpost :(

That's what I thought, thanks for the head's-up

[mugzeezma]

Slightly OT, but I hate using that word when it refers to species extermination. Euthanasia is mercy killing, especially in the case of old age and/or terminal illness. It's also painless and humane, by definition.

I expect that this kind of euthanasia is none of those, and especially not painless or humane. It's just plain, old killing.
Yes. Another word would be destroyed. That implies violence though.
There really is no good term for the unnecessary termination of life.