10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Wildlife rehabilitators are not known for our bling. People who work with wildlife wearing nice clothes? Michele rushed him to the vet, where x-rays revealed the anklet had passed through his crop, through his proventriculus, and into his ventriculus. Now my vet always removes her rings before the exam.”.

Bald Eagle 221

Bald Eagle Wildlife Rehabilitation Vet Birds 221

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. My vets wanted to send me to the ER immediately, but I said ‘Forget it, I’ve got the damned bird restrained so I’m not letting go now!’

Wildlife Rehabilitation 166

Wildlife Rehabilitation Wounded Wildlife Opossums 166

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Rehabbers see reptiles in glue traps, gulls entangled in fishing line, raccoons used as target practice, raptors dying from rodenticides, and songbirds shredded by domestic cats … cats like Puck. Cat and dog rescuers share with wildlife rehabilitators the unfortunate burden of healing the hurt caused by other humans.

Cats 211

Cats Stray Cat Stray Wildlife Rehabilitation 211