9 tiny opossums, 1 newborn armadillo, a small bunny, and 4 recovering adult opossums. I know more are on their way! Winky, named because he has limited vision in one eye, was released in a great area. He will be supported with food and shelter if he desires. Thank you Angel for providing him a…
Baby season has started. I’ve fielded calls about orphaned or displaced squirrels, injured rabbit kits, and the first opossum joeys of 2024 have arrived. The first calls of the year: Bunnies Don’t kidnap bunnies! They do not do well in rehabilitation and there are multiple ways to keep them safe, in the nest where they…
Winter is the quiet season for wildlife rehabilitators and this February has been like most others. A few injured adults, and a handful of baby squirrels, who will start coming in full force any day now. Three wee baby squirrels An injured adult male opossum A cold-stunned Mexican freetail bat An injured crow came in…
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…
The frigid nighttime temperatures are getting exhausting- it’s not usually this cold (in the teens and 20s) for this extended a period. Dripping faucets, heaters on pipes, down comforters on beds. The opossums stay nice and warm in their Clawsable heated cat houses and I have straw-filled beds set up for any wildlife needing respite….
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…
Goodbye MailerLite, hello MailPoet! I’ve switched blog subscription services, so hopefully we won’t see the same interruptions. Lt. Dan and Winky Rich Bergins designed and built a wheelchair for Lt. Dan, seen fast asleep under his friend Winky. Winky’s eye surgery went well, but the eye itself appears damaged and he doesn’t have much sight…
Meet the overwintering opossums! All of them were too small to release when the weather was pleasant and the food plentiful, so they are staying until spring. They won’t be doing very much over the next few months but I’ll try to keep their brains and bodies active through enriching toys and objects, and changes…
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…
Photobiomodulation is a healing tool used to stimulate cell regeneration, reduce inflammation, and treat pain. I use it to encourage healing of the spinal nerves in my opossum who was attacked by a cat and suffers lower extremity paralysis. It is also known as cold laser therapy. Why is photobiomodulation? Photobiomodulation uses certain ranges of…
