Residents cannot legally keep injured wildlife in Thousand Oaks. Possessing or rehabilitating native birds, mammals, or reptiles requires a CDFW Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit. Injured animals should be reported to Ventura County Animal Services or licensed rehabilitators.
Under California Code of Regulations Title 14 and the Fish and Game Code, rehabilitating native wildlife is restricted to people holding a CDFW Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit and operating from approved facilities. Thousand Oaks residents who find injured raptors, deer, bobcats, or songbirds should contact Ventura County Animal Services or a licensed Conejo-area rehabber rather than caring for the animal at home. Keeping wildlife without authorization, even temporarily, is unlawful and can stress or harm the animal and create disease risk.
Possessing native wildlife without a permit can result in CDFW citations, seizure of the animal, and misdemeanor charges under the Fish and Game Code.
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