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
Animal rescued from the cold looks like a hairless cat — you’ll never guess what it really is
Fur is so important for many animals, as it provides much-needed protection from the cold. It also gives them their distinct looks — there are some animals that, when completely bald, you might not recognize at all. Recently, rescuers took in a creature that looks like a hairless cat, but is actually something much rarer. Read on to learn more about this unique creature and … [Read more...] about Animal rescued from the cold looks like a hairless cat — you’ll never guess what it really is
No one cares about wolf dying in ditch, until one animal lover stops and does the only right thing
A wolf lying injured on the side of an Israeli country road had every reason to believe his story was ending there. Instead, it was only the beginning of a long road back to the wild. Hit And Left Behind The wolf had been struck by a passing car, leaving one of his legs unable to support his weight. In the wild, a broken leg is often a death sentence — a wolf that … [Read more...] about No one cares about wolf dying in ditch, until one animal lover stops and does the only right thing