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Our Wild Neighbors
Fall is a pivotal season for wildlife – How can we help?
Many will have noticed that with the shortening of days and cooler weather there is an increased activity among our wild neighbors. Small mammals that rely on food stores like chipmunks and squirrels are gathering everything they can get their little paws on, animals that hibernate are preparing their dens and burrows and many birds are on the move, flying to warmer locations. With this increased activity comes increased risk but the sense of urgency each animal feels to complete their seasonal tasks is rooted in the fact that it’s a matter of survival. We can help them by doing just a few simple things. Continue Reading
The Art of the Release
As the weather cools and days get shorter, time grows shorter as well for the release of many animals in our care. Releasing an animal back into the wild is the goal, the hope for every patient that enters our facility and when the happy day comes that the animal is ready it is cause for celebration indeed. But it’s not a matter of simply opening up their cage outside and they merrily scamper or fly away. The release is a much more complicated process which requires thought and planning for its correct execution.
