10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Wildlife rehabilitators are not known for our bling. People who work with wildlife wearing nice clothes? “I The vet believed there was no way he could pass it, so the only options were risky, painful, long recovery-time surgery, or euthanasia. As for nice clothing … right!

Bald Eagle 220

Bald Eagle Wildlife Rehabilitation Vet Turkey 220

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Cat and dog rescuers share with wildlife rehabilitators the unfortunate burden of healing the hurt caused by other humans. A year later, in a new city and at a new wildlife hospital, I got my official volunteer apron and badge. The bird was stripped of feathers and so badly battered that euthanasia was probable.

Cats 210

Cats Stray Cat Stray Los Angeles 210

Animal Person

SEPTEMBER 5, 2009

I was watching a news segment on a wildlife rehabilitation center here in Florida. From 2002-2005 I was heavily ensconced in a bird and waterfowl phase with sometimes daily drama of the life-and-death variety that led to my unintentional education about all things duck (Muscovies, in particular).

Euthanasia 100

Euthanasia Wildlife Rehabilitation Fowl 2002 100