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New Patients - Follow Their Journeys
On the left is one of our hatchling painted turtles from
last summer that we are overwintering. We decided to head start
this little one because it is so small - nearly the size of a
quarter. Here is it basking and showing true painted turtle
behavior by extending its hind limb. On the right are two
snapping turtle hatchlings that we are also overwintering. We
determined that both of these turtles would do best by staying
with us during the colder months before they can be released. |
This Great Horned Owl (left) was admitted on 2/12 and
fortunately has no orthopedic issues, but he is underweight. We
are providing supporting care and reintroducing food. The Barred
Owl (right) was found on 2/13 on the side of the road. He has an
open wound with soft tissue damage. We'll know more after a
visit to our vet. |
This little screech owl made quite the trip to us after he
was discovered in a wood duck box on shared property in the town
of Rome. After triage and an exam, it was determined that he
could be released after a few days back in his home territory.
This is an example of why it is always best to call us if you
are concerned about wildlife rather than just leaving them
alone. |
We received a call from a woman who found a young injured coyote
in her chicken coop. We were able to get her out of the coop and
into a kennel cab. She was very emaciated and clearly had mange
all over her body. We treated her for the mange and secondary
infections. Plus she was well fed during her time with us. We
were able to have a successful release. |
We had an adult Great Horned Owl admitted on January 12 after
being seen on a low branch of a tree and was being harrassed by
crows. It somehow got itself turned upside down on the branch
and was hanging on by one foot. Rescuers had to cut the branch
down to get the Owl. It was emaciated and severly compromised by
Trichomoniasis as seen in the photo. The disease had already had
damaging effects on the owl and rapidly progressed to where
there was no longer quality of life and was euthanized. |
While they were at recess, students at a Port Washington
school found a Great Horned Owl caught in a soccer net. Kristen
went to the school and brought it back to Pine View. There's an
article about the incident in the
Ozaukee Press, and here are some additional photos. We'll
post more photos when the Owl is released. |
Two fishermen on Lake Michigan rescued a Red-Tailed Hawk
recently, and it was brought to us for treatment. You can even
read about it in the
Ozaukee Press, and the story was on the local news! And the
happy ending to the story is that we were able to release the
hawk. |
Our first baby Painted Turtle of the year has hatched! |
We have our first six hatchlings of the year! It is easy to
forget that spring is not the only baby season of the year for
wildlife, especially when this round brings such tiny (but just
as adorable) creatures into the world. |
Update on the Merlin: Our rescued Merlin was ready to go,
and it let us know it! She flew beautifully and noisely over the
field and headed toward the tallest tree on the tree line. She
even called out a few times after perching somewhere in the
trees making it very clear that this is where she belongs. |
Multiple turtles hit by cars cannot be rehabilitated due to
the extreme extent of their injuries. These photos capture the
pain and destruction when a turtle was attacked by a dog. |
This is a photo of a turtle that will be a long-term patient
at our hospital. The individuals who found this painted turtle
after it had been hit by a car felt they could care for it and
used Quickie Glue on the severly fractured shell! Why??? This
caused permanent damage to the scutes (top of the shell) and
makes healing of the broken pieces impossible. Veterinary
consultation and x-rays indicate that in time, new tissue will
form beneath the damaged shell. |
Recently five fox were released back into the wild after
being with us for several months. All of them were admitted as
orphans in early spring and now have the skills necessary to
survive in the wild. |
This immature Merlin was admitted from Sheboygan after
colliding with a patio window while trying to escape harrassment
by other birds. |
An orphaned immature Coopers Hawk was admitted this week
from a fellow rehabilitation center. |
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Back home at last! Jim, one of our Board of Director members
and a volunteer, released a turtle that we overwintered last
year. |
Our mantra at Pine View is "There is no
such thing as a pet wild animal". |
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