10,000 Birds

APRIL 8, 2016

Injured wildlife are not the most cooperative of patients. Wildlife rehabilitators have an arsenal of equipment and techniques we use to protect ourselves. And I was pecked in the eye by my pet chicken, does that count?”. “I Most of them think we’re trying to eat them, not help them. I knew he was going to be trouble.

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Wildlife Rehabilitation Wounded Wildlife Opossums 175

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

This guest blog was written by Debbie Souza-Pappas, the director and founder of Second Chance Wildlife Rehabilitation in Price, Utah. The wound was also very contaminated with dirt and debris. Ipsen of Payson Family Pet Hospital in Payson, Utah, is our wildlife vet and very skilled at orthopedic surgeries.

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Eagles Wildlife Rehabilitation Utah Vet 155

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Cat and dog rescuers share with wildlife rehabilitators the unfortunate burden of healing the hurt caused by other humans. They pointed out the puncture wounds, likely infected with bacteria that could quickly kill. The vet confirmed pain, injury and infection from her life on the streets, common afflictions for stray cats.

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Cats Stray Cat Stray Wildlife Rehabilitation 217