Living with Wildlife in Lakewood

To the surprise of many, Colorado's abundant wildlife can even be found in cities. In most situations, people and wildlife can coexist. The key is to respect the wildness of wildlife. Most dangerous and potentially harmful encounters occur because people fail to leave the animals alone.

Lakewood Animal Control does not trap and relocate problem wildlife: skunks, raccoons, squirrels, etc. but you do have several options for dealing with wildlife problems:

Click on these tips below for more information, or click on a specific species in the column at right:

• Feeding wildlife causes most problems -- and it's illegal!
• Make your own wildlife repellents
• Don't let pets harass wildlife...or become their dinner!
• Best bet -- simply avoid conflicts
• Litter kills wildlife
• Problems with trapping
• State wildlife laws you should know
• Enjoy watching our wildlife!

Additional Contacts:

- Information provided by the Colorado Division of Wildlife, with additional information from Urban Wildlife Rescue, Inc.

Humane Society of U.S.| CO. Dept.of Health & Environment
Animal Control Home | Colorado Div. of Wildlife
Urban Wildlife Rescue | Table Mountain Animal Shelter