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Introducing Jasmine!
Let me introduce you to the latest member of our pack. Jasmine is 16 weeks old and is full of energy! She will be going on some of my programs to help teach children that there is a big difference between domestic animals and wild animals. We got Jasmine from a young man that is…
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Forever In My Mind
Back in the early 90’s, Ron and I traveled to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to release a rehabilitated baby porcupine. On our journey to the UP, we camped at a state park near Mackinaw. The park ranger saw the Operation Orphan sign on the camper and was curious, so he came over to talk…
First Babies of the Year
On Sunday, February 21, 2021 a call came in about three baby Grey Squirrels laying in a yard. I told the woman to get a bottle of hot water wrapped in a cloth or put inside a sock, and put it in with the babies to keep them warm. They can not be hydrated or…
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Introducing “Mighty Moe”!
He may be little, but he is mighty! Earlier this year we received a Screech Owl that had been hit by a car, suffering head trauma and severe damage to his left eye. He spent several days at Dr. Riggs’ Vet Clinic and once he was stable, came back with me for continued care and…
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Things Done Wrong
I’ve said it many times before and I’ll say it again: 85% of the baby animals picked up ARE NOT ORPHANED and should have been LEFT ALONE. Mom usually is not far away. Below are some of the most common things that people DO WRONG when they find an animal and what’s THE RIGHT thing…
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Introducing “Thelma and Louise”
Drum roll please… I’d like to introduce to you our newest education animals at Operation Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc., Thelma and Louise! These two opossum sisters came to us earlier in the week from The Ohio Wildlife Center in Columbus. Their center has a program at the local Marysville prison where inmates help to raise…