Which item is not required in the wildlife rehabber's annual report?

• A. The final disposition of the animal
• B. The date the animal was received
• C. The geographic origin of the animal's rescue
• D. The name of the person you received it from

Answer: (C)

The main idea in this item is what data are required to show how wildlife rehabilitation efforts are progressing over a year. An annual report focuses on intake and outcomes: when an animal came in, who it came from, and what happened to it. The final disposition is essential because it records the ultimate outcome for each case—whether the animal was released, relocated, transferred, or euthanized—which is a key measure of success and workload. The date the animal was received is needed to establish intake timing, track length of stay, and analyze seasonal patterns. The name of the person you received it from helps maintain the chain of custody and source accountability, which is important for audits and correspondence.

Geographic origin, while potentially useful for understanding regional trends or distribution, is not a mandatory field in the annual report. It may be kept in more detailed intake notes or used for separate geographic analyses, but it isn’t required to meet annual reporting standards.