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LCHS Staff To Be Trained in Animal Tranquilization, After Wolf Shot Dead

Staff at the Lincoln County Humane Society will receive chemical immobilization training.

Lincoln County Humane Society staff will receive training to tranquilize animals, after an escaped wolf was shot and killed in Post Colborne. 

The LCHS says it has invested in chemical mobilization training and equipment, in order to assist both wild and domestic animals in the region. 

"Animals in these circumstances require special care and consideration when using chemical immobilization. My interest is to help animals and working together with the LCHS and NRP, we will provide resources and expertise in these delicate situations" said Dr. Claire Todd, Veterinarian, Fonthill Animal Hospital.

"We are aware of a few local veterinarians who are trained in chemical immobilization and ready to assist" said Kevin Strooband, Executive Director "We also felt the best way to be able to respond to these calls, was to undertake the necessary training to assist animals in need, anywhere across Niagara."

Both Dr. Todd and Strooband successfully completed Chemical Immobilization training through the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Academy.

The LCHS says in the coming weeks, it will explore opportunities to partner with and assist Emergency Services in Niagara. 

Meanwhile, the chemical immobilization projector (gun) is set to arrive at the LCHS in the coming weeks. 

Arrangements are underway to provide contact information to the NRP and other emergency services personnel in Niagara. 

Earlier this month, a wolf that escaped from an enclosure in Port Colborne was shot dead by a police officer after it came close to farm animals. 

Police officers in Niagara are not equipped with tranquilizers. 
 

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