It has recently been reported that a New Jersey pest control company has been charged with animal cruelty.  Apparently the company was hired by a professional complex to help get rid of a bothersome squirrel.  A trap was placed upon the rooftop and at some point the squirrel was trapped.  It was not until the next day that the trap was checked to see if the squirrel had been caught.  By the time it was checked, the squirrel was dead from heat exhaustion.

The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals charged the owner with animal cruelty because the squirrel was not given adequate food, water and shelter.

The internet has been buzzing with this issue for the past couple of days.  Some people don’t believe that the owner should be charged because squirrels cause damage to homes and businesses.  Some people do think she should be charged because she was negligent.  Each species of wildlife contributes in some way to our environments ecosystem and none should be left to die in a cage in the hot sunshine.

Capturing a wild animal can be dangerous and problematic for an untrained person.  Stern Environmental Group recognizes the sensitivity of our clients needs.  Our focus is to always humanely capture any nuisance wildlife and follow the laws that govern their removal.  Stern specializes in 24 hour humane emergency squirrel removal services in the New York City metropolitan region serving, New York City, parts of New Jersey, and parts of Long Island.