June 16, 2026 – July 12, 2026

Releases, babies, more babies, plans derailed and the start of second season.

In order to get this out so at least one post gets published, I’m going to dump out a bunch of photos with descriptions.  Not my best post.  But it’s a post.

I had a sweet baby skunk for less than 24 hours- her back was broken when an owl, likely a Great Horned, dropped her.
Little old blind man gets a soft place to rest his bones and transition.
Poor Buddy came in dirty and so dehydrated his pee was brown.
The finder sent me this photo of when Buddy was found.
Julia Thomas is volunteering here for July and is interested in wildlife rehabilitation as a career! She has experience working with rhinos and Cheetahs and came to visit once when she was 12...a long time ago!
Carleigh Hiller has worked in a veterinary setting since she was a teen and has experince in all aspects of animal handling. She has a coveted paid position at the UGA Vet school right now.
Madison Martin is happy to help and share what she's learned working with everything from songbirds to opossums. I love hearing her excited talk about her future in ecological engineering.
Janie has started harness training for her future ambassador position.
More Janie.
Banana eating Janie.
Sleepy eared Janie.

More awesome release sites where property owners will supplement feed while the babies get their bearings- all my releases this year are supported releases.  Thank you Debbie, Jessica and Skye for providing these lovely spots.

A Big Brown bat was found grounded on an apartment building landing for over 24 hours. I drove into town and picked him up hoping he was just dehydrated and scared. After a couple days of rest, water, food and a brief flight test, he went back home. The finder and I got to watch him fly off and rejoin his family.
Manny and Moe came in at 30 grams, which is my lowest limit. I personally don't have success with anyone smaller.
All the tiny babies bunk together and have a family again.
Linda continues to stun the fashion world with her hairstyles.
Some short term visitors- a Robin and a Mockingbird.

I was down to under 30 animals but am back up to 44.  I am grateful to all my volunteers- one time and regular, for helping me stay fairly on top of things.  Jonathan Dominguez has done a lot of extra work when he was here to do landscaping and tidying.  I so appreciate him.  The enclosure that was supposed to be my gem was built but not up to minimum standards and all the money raised is gone and all the materials will have to be repurposed.  I have temporarily given up and am disheartened.  The entire 12’x 16′ will have to be taken apart piece by piece and I will have to build it myself and with people willing to specifically follow my vision.  I’m sad.  I will try again.  I know you trust in me and believe in me and my mission and I thank you all for that.

June 16, 2026 – July 12, 2026

Releases, babies, more babies, plans derailed and the start of second season. In order to get this out so at least one post gets published, I’m going to dump out a bunch of photos with descriptions.  Not my best post.  But it’s a post. I had a sweet baby skunk for less than 24 hours-

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