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When Wildlife Comes Knocking: A Day in the Life at RFPS 04/16/2025
When Mother Nature Comes Knocking: A Wild Day Begins
Y’all, let me tell you about last Wednesday – one of those wildlife rescue and rehabilitation stories that reminds me why we do what we do at Ruffled Feathers. Mother Nature decided to test our multitasking skills by sending us a whole Noah’s Ark of baby critters!
Tiny Patients, Big Lessons: The Animal Intakes of the Day
9AM: One adorable bat (finder wisely avoided selfies!)
11AM: Solo gosling seeking family counseling
1PM: Baby raccoon express delivery
3PM: The “almost-pet” squirrel situation
4PM: Tiny bunny who missed the “stay in nest” memo
Community Heroes Make It Possible
Now, here’s where the real heroes of our story shine – our amazing community! Each finder and transporter played their part perfectly in this wildlife rescue symphony. Take our bat finder, for instance – they did exactly what we preach: no handling, straight to the pros. That’s Wildlife Hero 101 right there!
The gosling’s discoverer (let’s call them the Goose Whisperer) noticed something crucial – no helicopter parent geese in sight. Quick thinking, minimal handling, straight to us. THIS is how you become part of the solution!
Why Wildlife Should Stay Wild
Then there’s our squirrel situation… Listen, I get it – those tiny hands could probably hold the world’s smallest coffee cup, and the cuteness is absolutely criminal. But here’s the tea: wild animals need to stay wild. Thanks to our incredible transport volunteer and our friends at Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary, this little one is now learning proper squirrel etiquette from their own kind. Sometimes the best love we can give is letting them be who they’re meant to be.
Our raccoon transport hero deserves a standing ovation – perfect timing, perfect handling, perfect everything. And that itty bitty bunny? Its finder resisted the “but it’s so tiny!” impulse and did exactly right by bringing it to us.
Be Prepared: How to Become a Wildlife Hero
Remember folks: Just because something is small and fuzzy doesn’t mean it needs human intervention. But when it does? That’s what we’re here for, 24/7, thanks to heroes like today’s finders and transporters.
Pro Tip: Save our number (it’s pinned in our bio), because you never know when you might become the next wildlife hero!If you encounter injured or orphaned wildlife, always contact a licensed rescue organization for help. For assistance in our region, reach out to Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary, a trusted partner in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.
Helpful Resources for Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation
National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (NWRA)
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