Wildlife Rehabilitation Stories

two great horned owls in tree trunk nest

Great Horned Owl Baby Goes Back To His Nest

Great horned owl that was found outside his nest receives rehab at the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh and is returned to the wild.

Tricolored Bat Found!

An endangered tricolored bat gets help from Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh due to emaciation and dehydration.

gull flying free from cardboard box during release at beach

Laughing Gulls Sickened By Red Tide

Two laughing gulls sickened by red tide recuperate and are released thanks to volunteers at Save Our Seabirds.

young red fox resting in fabric hideaway

Our First Red Fox

A young red fox who was injured when his mother got shot is taken to All Things Wild Rehabilitation to begin his recovery.

Texas gopher tortoise front view of bandaged shell

The Little Texas Gopher Tortoise That Could

After being mauled by a dog, a severely injured Texas gopher tortoise gets help to recover from All Things Wild Rehabilitation.

Gidget The Gray Fox Goes To Rehab

A gray fox that was hit by a car suffered head trauma, bit through her tongue, and other injuries that volunteers at All Things Wild Rehabilitation helped her overcome.

skunk head peering out from hold in dumpster

The Dumpster-Diving Striped Skunk

A dumpster-diving striped skunk got a bad surprise when she got stuck in the dumpster, but volunteers at All Things Wild Rehabilitation came to her rescue.

finches on perch in indoor aviary are fed by syringe

Feeding Finches In The Indoor Aviary

Baby finches that were helped at Wild Nest Bird Rehab graduate to an indoor aviary when they are juveniles but are still fed formula until weaned.

Baby Green Heron Abandoned

A baby green heron found on the ground with no parents or other birds in sight receives help from Wild Nest Bird Rehab to eat and gain strength to recover and grow.

group of finch nestlings in container being hand-fed via syringe

A Nest Of Finch Nestlings

A nest of finch nestlings that appeared orphaned get help from Wild Nest Bird Rehab so they can thrive and grow to eventually be released.

red-tailed hawk perched on branch in flight enclosure

Red-Tailed Hawk Recuperates From Car Impact

A red-tailed hawk injured by an impact with a car has a lengthy stay at Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge before recovering to be released to the wild.

great black-backed gull flying away after release

Great Black-Backed Gull Loses To Turkey Grease

A great black-backed gull runs into trouble with turkey grease that leads to him being dehydrated, thin, and hypothermic, but the Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge helps him recover.

red-tailed hawk lying in carrier with leg caught in trap

Red-Tailed Hawk Caught In Leg Trap

A red-tailed hawk suffered lacerations, muscle damage, and minor nerve damage after being caught in a leg-hold trap, but the Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge was able to rehabilitate him for release.

woman releasing a Bonaparte's gull in field after rehab

Debilitated Bonaparte’s Gull Gets Healthy

A Bonaparte’s gull suffering possible red tide toxicity gets help from Save Our Seabirds to recover and fly free again.

baby mourning dove sitting on towel beside syringe to show how tiny he is

Baby Mourning Dove Found Alone

A baby mourning dove found on the ground alone with no parents in sight for hours is taken to Wild Nest Bird Rehab to help him survive and grow.

Sudden Cold Temperatures Shock Big Brown Bats

Big brown bats that were cold-stunned lost weight and were lethargic, but care from the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke got them healthy again.

eastern fox squirrel standing on towel in cage

Eastern Fox Squirrel Overcomes Head Trauma

An Eastern fox squirrel suffering injuries likely from being hit by a car is helped by staff at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke to recover.

great horned owl with wings raised in enclosure

Great Horned Owl Recovers From Beak And Eye Injuries

An emaciated great horned owl with beak and eye injuries gets help to recover from the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke.

great blue heron flies over water after release

Netting Injures Great Blue Heron

A great blue heron gets tangled in netting and injured, so the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke offers care until he heals and is ready for release.

American Goldfinches In Distress

A baby American goldfinch found in a driveway is rescued and then raised by Wild Nest Bird Rehab until ready for release.

Rock Monitor Rescued From Drain

A rock monitor lizard is rescued from a pipe and brought to Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital to recover from dehydration and malnutrition.

Pippa The Temminck’s Pangolin

Pippa, a Temminck’s pangolin, recovers from a harsh life in the illegal wildlife trade with the help of staff at the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

Baby Bird Season In South Africa

Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital helps out baby birds and other wildlife babies who need help during the season for wildlife babies.

Young Temminck’s Pangolin Taken From Mother

A young Temminck’s pangolin illegally taken from his mother gets help at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital to reach adulthood.

face of a Southern African hedgehog being held

Southern African Hedgehog Wounded By Dog

A Southern African hedgehog gets help for infected wounds from Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

Brown House Snake Kept As Pet Suffers

A brown house snake suffers poor shedding that leads to tail tip amputation at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital for recovery.

Natal Spurfowl Recovers After Possible Window Hit

A Natal spurfowl suffers injuries after possibly flying into a window, and treatment at the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital helps him recover for release.

Tomasso The Temminck’s Pangolin Rescued From Suitcase

A Temminck’s pangolin suffers emaciation after poor care by someone who kept him in a suitcase, but treatment at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital helps him recover.

spotted eagle-owl with infection standing on towel

Spotted Eagle-Owl Sickened By Trichomoniasis

A spotted eagle-owl with a bad trichomoniasis infection is treated at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital and makes a full recovery.

short-snouted grass snake held in hand while tube fed

Tiny Short-Snouted Grass Snake Injured By Cat

A short-snouted grass snake injured by a cat gets help at the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital to overcome wounds.