Fawns in Crisis as Rescue Closes Doors | Vancouver News

A wildlife rescue in Golden, BC, called Little Mittens, is forced to turn away injured deer fawns due to new provincial rules aimed at stopping the spread of deadly chronic wasting disease. With nine confirmed cases in the Kootenay region, all licensed rehab centers are now banned from touching white-tailed or mule deer fawns — even volunteers can’t help. Public outcry grows as desperate callers seek advice, risking animal harm or disease spread without proper training or facilities. Wildlife experts now decide whether each fawn should be euthanized or released back into the wild — a heartbreaking choice for rescuers who can’t intervene. The ban has no end date, leaving both animals and volunteers in limbo. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4df5102ad043146c