While wildlife is common in the Pine Creek area, please do not encourage human/animal encounters by feeding the wildlife. Mice, rabbits, squirrels, skunks, raccoons, and other rodents can carry and spread disease via fleas, droppings, urine, nesting materials, and bites which can lead to problems with Hantavirus and Plague, Rabies, and Tularemia. Please do not leave garbage, pet food, or leftovers outside, and do not set out food for rabbits or squirrels. This both attracts wild animal and increases the chance of a harmful encounter, both for your home and those nearby.
Most dangerous and potentially harmful encounters with wildlife occur because people fail to leave the animals alone.
It is illegal in Colorado to feed deer. Violators may be fined.
Learn more about living with wildlife and animal diseases at coloradosprings.gov/office-emergency-management/page/living-wildlife
Most dangerous and potentially harmful encounters with wildlife occur because people fail to leave the animals alone.
It is illegal in Colorado to feed deer. Violators may be fined.
Learn more about living with wildlife and animal diseases at coloradosprings.gov/office-emergency-management/page/living-wildlife
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