Stimulation including interactive stimulation is very important for the animals that Fran rehabilitates. This red squirrel does not slow down and loves his wheel! 🤣 Next step for this little guy is that he is ready to move to a large outdoor cage.
Once again I will be temporarily closed due to being full. I have baby opossum coming out of my ears and they are more time consuming than most babies. As soon as I get some weaned I will open back up. – Fran You can find other rehabilitors by visiting the Ohio Wildlife Rehabilitators website…
Thank you once again for all the OOWR members that came out to our Annual Baby Viewing. The day was windy and rainy and we weren’t sure how many would show up but as you can see many did! I hope you enjoy theses photos taken by Dana Giron – Fran If you would like…
Fran has a nasty cold that is not going away unless she takes care of herself. Sorry for the inconvenience. You can find other rehabilitors by visiting the Ohio Wildlife Rehabilitators website at: http://owra.org/
Read about what to do if you find a bunny nest, on our website at: https://www.operationorphanwildlife.com/learning…/rabbits/
If you have an orphan or injured animal please call Fran Kitchen directly at 330-745-2947 as she DOES NOT MONITOR FB messages on a regular basis and she doesn’t want an animal in need to suffer. She also DOES NOT HAVE AN ANSWERING MACHINE. The facility gets too many calls (sometimes over a 100 a…
Thank you all for your well wishes and prayers.
Once again, we will be selling OOWR T-Shirts and Sweatshirts with all proceeds going to the care and feeding of the animals that come into our facility. Details: T-shirts – $20 eachSweatshirt – $30 each Colors: T-Shirts: Cool Mint and SandstoneSweatshirt: Cool Mint or Sweet Cream Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X-Large To Order: Delivery:…
This is NOT a permanent closure. My husband needs to be my priority right now. When I can open back up I will post the announcement. Thank you for your understanding.
Operation Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation (Fran Kitchen) will be closed September 12, 2024 until October 1, 2024. Fran is going on a much needed vacation!! 🎉 Baby animals will still be with her while she is away and during her trip she will be picking up an unreleasable fox that will be used in education and…
FOR BIRDS: If you can reach the nest, put them back in the tree. If you cannot find or reach the nest, place the babies in a plastic bowl ** BE SURE TO CUT HOLES IN THE BOTTOM or the birds will drown if it rains. ** FOR SQUIRRELS: Place babies at the base of…
Thank God that I have my husband Ron to help me answer the phones (we can literally get over a 150-200 calls per day during baby season or bad weather) while I am doing all the things that need done to care for, feed, clean and house the animals. Not to mention running back and…
Remember the Least Weasel we posted about earlier in the month? He is almost full grown, does not like to be picked up and will be learning how to hunt for his own food soon. He also enjoys running his wheel, as you can see. 🤣 – Fran
They were certain that the cat had had it. I did not expect him to make it thru the night but he is 3 days into my care and taking formula and already has a sassy attitude. He will be a population controller. Milk belly! It is full! 😂🤣
It was under seven (7) days old and it’s toes were still fused together. At first I thought he had been washed out of it’s den from all the rain. After inspecting the little guy, I found three small puncture holes. Two on the shoulder and one on its back hip, which indicates a predator,…
All proceeds go to caring for and feeding the animals that come into our facility. Details: $20 each Colors: Blue or Pink Sizes: 2X-Large, X-Large, Large, Medium and Small To Order: 1. Call 330-745-2947 to place your order. Or 2. Place an order via Paypal paypal.me/oowr Indicate in the comments the size and colors you…
If you have an orphan or uninjured animal please call me directly at 330-745-2947 as I DO NOT MONITOR FB messages on a regular basis and I don’t want an animal in need to suffer. NOTE: I do not have an answering machine because we get so many calls that I am unable to return…
Dear Friends, Due to all the storms this past week it has been crazy with all of the squirrel babies that have come in. They range from less than 1 week old to right at 5 weeks old. To say I am swimming in them is an understatement! Because I have so many that are…
If you find babies in nests with water please use rags or paper towels and suck up the water. Dry the babies and place them in a box until later today when the nest is drier. Cover and leave them alone. Mom will not return to them until later today. Thank you!
Hello Friends! Just wanted everyone to know I am feeling much better (thank you for all the well wishes) and have re-opened. As always, If you have an orphan or uninjured animal please call me directly at 330-745-2947 as I DO NOT MONITOR FB messages on a regular basis and I don’t want an animal…
OOWR will be temporarily closed until after the Thanksgiving Holiday. Somehow I have hurt my back and am unable to do much. 😩 While I am recovering, you can find other rehabilitators by visiting the Ohio Wildlife Rehabilitators website.
Flight school season! If you find a baby bird on the ground and it has feathers, LEAVE IT ALONE!
Babies, Babies, Babies!! It’s that time of year again where OOWR is full to capacity with baby animals so we will be TEMPORARILY CLOSED until we have room to take in more animals. (But we will be back soon!) In the meantime, you can find other rehabilitators by visiting the Ohio Wildlife Rehabilitators website at:…
Baby season has arrived!
The first babies of the season arrived March 1st! Find out how you can help.
Hello Friends, Please remember, if you have an orphan or injured animal please call me directly at 330-745-2947 as I DO NOT MONITOR Facebook messages on a regular basis. For sick and injured wildlife, you can also seek out help from Metropolitan Vet Hospital 330-666-2976 Thank you! – Fran Kitchen https://www.operationorphanwildlife.com/rescue-information/
BABY BEAVER UPDATE:
Back in July, we posted a video of a baby beaver, appx 4 weeks old, that was found but should have been left alone as mom was not far away. Well, that baby beaver is growing like a weed!
In the late ’80s, my husband, Ron, and I came home from a Memorial Day camping trip. I was tired after unloading the camper, so I went upstairs for an early soak in the bathtub. After getting into my night clothes I had my mind all set for a quiet, relaxing evening. Anyone that knows…
He was thinner than he should have been and is not vocalizing. Baby Beaver are normally very vocal. This is a long term care animal but hopefully, he will have his freedom someday. Please for the sake of the animals do not try to raise an animal when you do not know what the right…