I’m down to 28 opossums, so it’s time for a spotlight and update on the litters and the individuals. A peek and a snack. Hello! Colorful and nutritious meals raise healthy opossums, ready for the world. The 4 Rubies They have been here since May 17! I don’t like keeping them for such an extended…
Almost everyone is released back to the wild- including Molly and her babies. Well, some of her babies. These releases come just in time for the second round of baby season. Molly in her den in the biggest enclosure with a view of one of the babies. What felt like just weeks later, after over…
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,…
I haven’t been posting blog updates- or even Facebookand Instagram updates which take less than a minute- because there have not been spare minutes. I know everyone wants to know what’s been happening here, so I’m at least going to share a series of photos with captions. I’m going to take a break from rehabbing…
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…
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…
Normally I would describe this as the quiet season, but it’s been anything but the last week. Birds and bats and opossums coming and going and exciting facility developments. David Crowie arrived after being found dragging a wing and generally acting weak. He’s on anti-inflammatories and a good diet, and is improving! Hopefully he will…
Simba and Sister go free, a turtle leaves and another one arrives. Plus, two surprise birds! A soft release Simba and Sister, who came in months ago, spent an extra 3 weeks here to grow a little bit more and hone their skills needed for life in the wild. Recently they were moved to a…
