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…
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…
The goal of wildlife rehabilitation is to raise or give medical care to a wild animal so that it can be returned to it’s natural place in the world. Sometimes release comes in the form of a joyous return or entry into the wild. Other times, it’s a release from pain and suffering through humane…
Baby bird growing up! Emergency snake surgery! Cute opossums! Little girl getting physical therapy Such a sweet, hopeful face A true fighting spirit This little girl has seen some hard times and challenges and met them head on. After an accident involving a running wheel in her cage, she was paralyzed from the waist down. …
