2025 did not happen like I thought it would, but it’s hard to direct Life into a certain trajectory or vision. I knew in 2024 that I was burned out, and I had to stop. Overwintering opossums in 2024 meant even though I was burned out I had to keep going until they were released….
Fall is in full swing and many animals have headed into hibernation or brumation. That doesn’t mean I get a break! It just gets quieter. Mr. Pigeon healed and went home! His caretaker said he immediately puffed up his chest and started stomping around like he was a big deal. When he arrived his foot…
Sometimes no news is good news. This is fine! There’s only been one new intake, #278, a crow with a wing injury. The “quiet season” usually means many more injured animals than that. Mister or Ms. Crow was involved in a kerfluffle with an owl and then fell a long distance onto the grass. They…
Nothing but good news this week! Dolly, Lolly, Chip and Chup All four squirrels are gaining weight quickly and getting sleek and shiny. They ride around in my apron pockets sometimes. Tonight they came out of the pocket for the first time and peeked and poked around from the safety of my lap and shoulders….
The Pitiful Possum Pentad are improving incrementally. They have a lot of catching up they need to do. All the bunnies are released (note to self, check all edges of older enclosures for rotten wood easily chewed by tiny rabbits). The 4 youngest squirrels have opened their eyes and a wren is staying while their…
Capping intakes at 30 (well…31) has made this second round easier to manage. It does mean I have to turn animals in need away, and that hurts. Here’s the latest scoop! Special Delivery! The Currahee Club are settling in well. This little Mexican Freetail bat suffered an injury to her humerus. Sadly, she did not…
The last 6 weeks have been a blur. Here’s some photos! Some of the babies had a special time at fellow rehabber Krista’s house Visitng with a sheep! Krista de Vries takes the best photos! Peeking! A lot of releases took place. I would like to leave, please. The soft release cages are going well,…
The name may be Primarily ‘Possums but some months it’s “…and everything else” This Tufted Titmouse was caught by a cat. After a week of antibiotics, he was released back to his home. This beautiful Cedar waxwing was found grounded in a park. I’m treating him with anti-inflammatory medication and feeding lots of berries! I…
300 patients! Plus at least 3 times that many phone calls, texts and emails about wildlife in need. What a year! Barred Owl Before I break down the statistics for 2023, here’s patient #300, a female Barred owl who was hit by a car. I treated her with anti-inflammatories, nutritious mice, and rest, and transferred…
This week’s update will be a smattering of news bits, with photos, of course! David Crowie David Crowie healed and is released! Shortly after that photo was taken, he flew off and joined his flock. What a relief for all involved parties! He arrived in November with a wing droop and a foot issue. After…
2025 Sabbatical Hi All, I am taking a sabbatical from rehabbing in 2025 and will not be taking in animals. Please use the links below for more information or immediate help through our wildlife partners! Thank you!