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The Wildlife Rehabilitator’s Wish List

10,000 Birds

Violation of the law would be punishable by substantial fines, plus the cat owners would be required to perform community service at a local wildlife rehabilitation facility. They’d also have to pay for every aspect of care the injured bird requires, as well as the emotional suffering of the wildlife rehabilitator!”.

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Intake

10,000 Birds

Yes, wildlife rehabilitators hate those things, especially when they fly off the bird and under your shirt, which they are prone to do. The day I brought him home, two of my 17-year-old daughter’s friends were visiting from Colorado. He was strong enough to grab my glove with his foot and hang on. What happened?” we’re asked.