Wildlife Rehabilitation Stories

Belted Kingfisher With Head Trauma Released

A belted kingfisher injured by likely colliding with a window gets care from the Avian Conservation Center to recover.

two black vultures standing in grassy field with wings extended

Young Black Vulture Gets A Second Chance

A grounded, young black vulture with possible spinal bruising is helped to recovery by the Avian Conservation Center.

two brown pelicans standing on a sandy beach

A Pod Of Juvenile Brown Pelicans

One brown pelican in a group of juveniles that were in poor body condition needs extra help to recover with help from the Avian Conservation Center.

rock dove held in towel and being tube-fed

Rock Dove Nearly Overcome By Parasites

A rock dove is emaciated, unable to fly, and suffering from numerous internal parasites until Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre provides treatment for recovery.

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Injured Barred Owl Recovers

A barred owl struck by a vehicle recovers from head trauma and emaciation with help from Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre.

green heron standing on log in indoor enclosure

Green Heron Falls From Nest

When a green heron baby falls from the nest, it gets help from the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA Wildlife Care Center to put on weight and start recovery.

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Western Gull Injures Head

A western gull that suffered injuries to its head and face gets help to eat and start recovery from the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA Wildlife Care Center.

common murre sitting upright on towel in cage

Common Murre Survives Being Grounded

Common murre found on beach is grounded and very thin, but treatment from the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA Wildlife Care Center puts it on the road to recovery.

brown pelican standing on a tile floor indoors

Brown Pelican With Injured Wing

A grounded brown pelican with an injured wing gets help from the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA Wildlife Care Center.

robin and other birds standing on sheet with food on the ground

Robin Recovers From Spinal Injury

A robin hit by a car suffers spinal injuries and recovers with the help of those at the Bird Center of Michigan.

Squirrel Falls Into Bucket Of Dirty Motor Oil

A baby squirrel that fell into a bucket of dirty motor oil gets help from the Missouri Wildlife Rescue Center to get cleaned up and treated.

laughing gull standing on towel in carrier

Laughing Gull Unable To Fly Or Stand

The Florida Keys Wild Bird Center treats an emaciated, hypothermic laughing gull until the bird is well enough to be released.

double-crested cormorant paddling in kiddie pool

Double-Crested Cormorant Turns Himself In For Rescue

An emaciated, double-crested cormorant with internal parasites is found at the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center sanctuary and receives treatment to recover.

Racing Pigeon Is Attacked By Cat And Emaciated

An abandoned domestic racing pigeon recovers from injuries and emaciation with help from those at Wild Friends.

Rock Squirrel Recovers

A rock squirrel gets help from the staff at Wild Friends to recover from both head trauma and poisoning.

golden eagle held in towel to show enlarged crop

Golden Eagle Battles A Big Meal And Lead Poisoning

A golden eagle is ill and unable to fly, and the team at Wild Friends treats him for a very large crop and lead poisoning.

baby cottontail rabbit in clear tub being weighed

Baby Cottontail Rabbit With Neurological Issue

A baby rabbit found alone and suffering from a head tick gets help from Wild Friends to eventually overcome his neurological issues and recover.

red-shouldered hawk held by gloved hands

Red-Shouldered Hawk Hit By Car

A red-shouldered hawk recovers quickly from head trauma with care from the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center.

Help For An Emaciated, Hypothermic Brown Pelican

The Florida Keys Wild Bird Center helps a young brown pelican recover from emaciation, and being hypothermic and grounded.

golden eagle standing on perch in outdoor cage

Golden Eagle Suffers From Poison

A young golden eagle is grounded and sickened by poison but gets help from the New Mexico Wildlife Center to recover.

A Western Coachwhip Snake’s Unlucky Day

Western coachwhip snake suffers two injuries and refuses to eat, but with help from the New Mexico Wildlife Center she recovers.

Greater Roadrunner With Internal Injuries

A greater roadrunner likely hit by a car recovers from internal injuries with help from the New Mexico Wildlife Center.

The Story Of Gerber The Skunk

A skunk hit by a car suffers dehydration and trauma that prevents his return to the wild, but he finds a new home with Shaw’s Wildlife Sanctuary.

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Spinning, Dazed Squirrel

A squirrel that was likely hit by a car struggles with neurological issues from the head trauma but is nursed to recovery by Reese McKnight.

small cottontail rabbit sitting on a person's hand

Cottontail Rabbit Suffers Open Wound

A cottontail rabbit with severe injuries from a cat attack is cared for by rehabber Reese McKnight until a wildlife veterinarian is available.

Injured Female Opossum Determined To Be A Mom

While a female opossum likely struck by a car recovers from her injuries, she manages a surprise for those at Elizabeth’s Wildlife Center.

Wilson's snipe standing in cage by water bowl

Young Wilson’s Snipe Chick Beats The Odds

A Wilson’s snipe chick with only a small chance of survival is nursed from hatchling to release into the wild by the American Heritage Wildlife Foundation.

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Brown Pelican With Severe Beak Trouble

A brown pelican finds help for his tangled mandibles from the Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue.

red fox wearing ecollar stands by carrier in enclosure with wood chip bedding

Debilitated Red Fox Heals From Injuries And Infection

A red fox with numerous wounds, infection, dehydration, and emaciation is severely ill, but the Alberta Institute For Wildlife Conservation is helping him back to health.

Ruddy Duck Loses Her Waterproofing

A ruddy duck with a wound on her bill has bigger problems with failed waterproofing, but a wash and rehab at Alberta Institute For Wildlife Conservation gets her healthy.