What information must be included in a wildlife rehabber's annual report?

• A. List of every animal handled, the name of the person you received it from, the date you received it and the final disposition
• B. Only the final disposition
• C. Detailed medical histories
• D. List of donors

Answer: (A)

Annual reports focus on showing what happened to animals in care, from intake to outcome. The most complete and accountable way to do this is to provide a list of every animal handled, including who you received it from, the date you received it, and the final disposition. This combination ensures traceability, supports regulatory compliance, and gives a clear picture of program activity and outcomes.

Knowing the source of each animal helps verify origin and accountability; the intake date anchors the timeline and duration of care; and the final disposition shows the result for that animal, which together create a useful, auditable record of performance and resource use. Detailed medical histories belong in individual patient records rather than the annual overview, and donor lists pertain to fundraising, not the activity and outcomes of wildlife rehabilitation.