Wildlife Rehabilitation Stories

American woodcock held in towel so only the head shows

American Woodcock Suffers Head Injury

American woodcock with head injuries likely to due collision with a plane gets help from Bird Center of Michigan.

recovered red-bellied woodpecker clinging to wires on side of cage

Diamond The Red-Bellied Woodpecker

A red-bellied woodpecker, with help from staff at the Wildlife Center of North Georgia, regains health after a severe collision with a window.

peregrine falcon with bandaged neck and wing standing on towel

Peregrine Falcon Grounded At Airport

A peregrine falcon, with help from staff at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, recovers from injuries likely suffered by colliding with a plane.

injured gray fox lying on blanket in enclosure

The Story Of Rosé The Gray Fox

A gray fox that got netting caught around her neck when young is injured as it tightened when she grew and then got caught on a fence, but she is helped by All Things Wild Rehabilitation and another rescuer.

Eastern Gray Squirrel Fights Back Day By Day To Recover

An Eastern gray squirrel recovers from trauma and other health issues with help from wildlife rehabilitator Deanna Epps.

Virginia opossum near bowl in indoor enclosure

Virginia Opossum Struggles Through Emaciation

A wounded, emaciated, and dehydrated Virginia opossum gets help to recover from staff at the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh.

Red-Tailed Hawk With Fractured Wing

A red-tailed hawk with a fractured wing is brought to Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh to get the care needed to recover and be free.

Young Beaver Battles Injuries And Nutrition Issues

A young beaver with head injuries and nutritional issues gets help from Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh to get on the road to good health.

Big Brown Bat Suffers When Hibernation Disturbed

A big brown bat is on the road to recovery after getting help from the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh.

hooded merganser sitting on towel on table

Juvenile Hooded Merganser Struggles To Move

A young hooded merganser with a broken femur struggles to move but makes strides toward good health with help from Carolina Waterfowl Rescue.

Mallard Duckling Struck By Car

A mallard duckling with numerous injuries from being hit by a car fights to recover with help from Carolina Waterfowl Rescue.

pair of mourning dove chicks nestled in a bowl on a warming pad

Hatchling Mourning Doves Without Parents

A pair of hatchling mourning doves are separated from their parents during a storm and get help from Wild Nest Bird Rehab Inc. to thrive and grow.

belted kingfisher bird held in hands of a seated person

Belted Kingfisher Hits Window

A belted kingfisher with numerous injuries after hitting a window gets help to recover from Wild Nest Bird Rehab Inc.

injured brown house snake lying on towel

Brown House Snake Badly Bitten

A brown house snake with wounds inflicted be a cat gets care from staff at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital to recover.

rinkhals snake on exam table with bandage

Rinkhals Snake Suffers Lacerations And Punctures

An adult rinkhals snake wounded by a dog gets helps from staff at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital to recover and be released.

Temminck's pangolin searching for food in dirt

Sebastian The Temminck’s Pangolin

Sebastian the Temminck’s pangolin suffered dehydration, malnutrition, and worse before being rescued from the illegal wildlife trade.

marabou stork standing beside plastic pool full of water in enclosure

Grounded Marabou Stork Gets Help

A marabou stork was in shock, had difficulty breathing and numerous other injuries from an impact but prompt care at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital saved his life.

Lesser Bushbabies Raised Together

Two young lesser bushbabies that couldn’t be returned to their mothers are being raised together at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

close up on the head of a brown house snake being held in hand and flicking its tongue

Brown House Snake Wounded By Cat

A brown house snake that was wounded by a cat gets prompt care from Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital and recovers.

hadada ibis being tube-fed at veterinary hospital

Hadada Ibis Injured By Dog

A hadada ibis bitten by a dog suffers some puncture wounds but recovers well with care from Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

Southern African hedgehog eating from a bowl

Young Southern African Hedgehogs Rescued

Seven Southern African hedgehogs rescued around the same time and unable to go back to their mothers are raised together by the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

close up on head of snake being held in hands

Brown House Snake Covered In Wounds

A brown house snake in a residential area was wounded several times before being rescued and treated at the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

Rinkhals snake inside clear tube on exam table

Rinkhals Snake Beaten By Men

A Rinkhals snake that was beaten up and captured by two men gets rescued and injuries are treated at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

lesser bushbaby standing beside a food bowl

Lesser Bushbaby Babies Thrive

Two lesser bushbaby babies are now thriving under the care of Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital after being rescued.

lanner falcon held by her feet against someone's chest

Lanner Falcon Takes On Too Much

A young lanner falcon suffered minor injuries after taking on large prey, but recovered with the aid of Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

Temminck’s Pangolin Humbu

A young, male Temminck’s pangolin gets help from Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital to safely mature for release after being rescued from the illegal wildlife trade.

a hadada ibis standing in small enclosure, possibly a mesh travel carrier

Hadada Ibis Suffers Dog Attack

A hadada ibis suffers puncture wounds and missing feathers from an apparent dog attack, but he gets help to recover from Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

a young black-winged kite bird stands inside an enclosure

Grounded Baby Black-Winged Kite

A fledgling black-winged kite found on the ground got help from Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital to gain strength and grow in preparation for release.

spotted eagle-owl standing in soft carrier

Spotted Eagle-Owl Very Ill

Spotted eagle-owl with trichomoniasis and other health issues gets rehabilitated at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

close up on head of brown house snake held in hands

Brown House Snake Injured By Cat

A brown house snake that suffered injuries from a cat recovers with the help of staff at two vet hospitals, including Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.