Oh, look at that cute squirrel! He’s coming closer...giving him a little snack couldn’t hurt, right? Wrong. While a squirrel might look adorable munching on your trail mix, feeding wild animals is actually detrimental to their health and well-being. It's Not Just a Few Peanuts You might have the best intentions when you want to share your lunch with a critter in the … [Read more...] about Don’t Feed the Wildlife: Why Sharing Your Snacks Hurts More Than You Think
Wildlife Rehabilitation
From Skin and Bones to Fluffy Tails: My Opossum Rescue Mission
One day, a group of opossums showed up in my yard, looking gaunt and sickly. Concerned for their well-being, I contacted a veterinarian. The diagnosis: mange, a debilitating skin disease that can be fatal. Determined to help, I embarked on a mission to nurse these creatures back to health. The Challenge of Mange: Mange is caused by mites that burrow into the skin, causing … [Read more...] about From Skin and Bones to Fluffy Tails: My Opossum Rescue Mission
Social media star Peanut the Squirrel has been euthanized after being seized from NY home
The internet is mourning the loss of Peanut the Squirrel, a beloved social media star tragically euthanized after being seized by wildlife officials in New York. This heartbreaking news has sparked outrage and a wave of questions about pet ownership, rabies risks, and the fate of wild animals. Peanut's Rise to Fame Peanut, also known as PNUT, charmed over 534,000 … [Read more...] about Social media star Peanut the Squirrel has been euthanized after being seized from NY home
No one cares about wolf dying in ditch, until one animal lover stops and does the only right thing
The wolf was lying alone in a ditch. He had been hit by a car and his leg could no longer support his weight. He probably understood that his life was coming to an end there and then. No wolf can take care of itself out in the wild with a broken leg. Then, suddenly, he heard voices behind him. Humans. He probably got scared. Because he had no idea that the humans were on … [Read more...] about No one cares about wolf dying in ditch, until one animal lover stops and does the only right thing
Meet Zeus: The Blind Owl With Eyes Like the Galaxy
Photos of Zeus, a blind owl with eyes resembling a celestial galaxy, went viral, captivating the internet. This captivating creature, a Western Screech Owl, captured hearts worldwide with his unique and mesmerizing appearance. A Starry-Eyed Rescue Discovered injured on a porch in Southern California, Zeus was found to be blind, likely due to an unfortunate encounter. … [Read more...] about Meet Zeus: The Blind Owl With Eyes Like the Galaxy