We receive around 5, calls a year regarding litter and unfortunately, our wildlife are the main victims when it comes to people's rubbish - particularly wild birds.
On average we receive 14 calls a day about animals affected by litter and these calls spike in the summer months. And, as pet owners go directly to vets, and many injured wild animals are never found, it's estimated that the actual figure of animals injured by litter is much higher than we currently know.
If you've found a wild animal injured by litter report it to us today. Everyday objects that seem perfectly safe, can sadly become hazardous when found accidentally by animals. By disposing our rubbish safely instead of littering we are making choices that could save many lives. Protecting animals from harmful rubbish is easy. Dispose of your rubbish responsibly by recycling, reusing or simply putting it in the bin!
Animals can climb inside plastic bags and suffocate, or attempt to eat them and choke. Simply tying a knot in the top of plastic bags before recycling can help prevent deaths.
Animals can also get entangled in plastic can holders, and suffer deep wounds or even choke. Help prevent suffering by always cutting the loops before recycling.
While a nice touch at a party, many animals can actually try to eat balloons and then choke or become impacted by disregarded decorations. We take care of it and all the things on it. Unfortunately a lot of wildlife do fall victim to the hazards of litter, but if everyone can help prevent littering, it will add up and make a difference!
I invite everyone to subscribe free to this litter magazine and to visit the website for up-to-date news stories and information. Search for Litter Prevention Program or follow the link. As a fisherman and outdoors person I do not litter. I make sure to bring a extra bag with me when fishing to throw out all trash. When out in a boat me and my friend will pick up trash that we see floating in the water or in the woods. We have also helped animals that have been tangled up in trash.
You take out what you bring in. I make sure to bring a extra bag when going fishing to throw out all trash. When out in a boat fishing both my friend and I will pick up trash floating in the water or in the woods. We have helped birds that were tangled up in trash. You bring out what you bring in!! Loons among other diving birds swallow the lead and become extremely ill and suffer terribly before they die. Death by lead poisoning is awful to watch and AIWC has seen enough of it. It says something when the top two things that kill birds are vehicle hit and fishing equipment.
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