This week we thought you would enjoy seeing photos (and narration) from a rescue that took place back in August of 2016. It was a day when the temps hit the high 90’s, and Fran donned long pants and a flannel jacket after a home owner called Operation Orphan about a young, Blue Heron that was in a creek and needed help. We hope you enjoy!
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! 😂🤣
On behalf of Operation Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation, I would like to thank Cristina Filippelli for her recent donation of items that we use. Chewy the puppy was not one of her donations. She just wanted in the photo. HA! REMINDER: For anyone interested, please come visit us this weekend at Donzell’s Garden Center from 11:00…
I received three bottles of Flys-Off and a bag of cracked corn over the weekend. Thank you Melissa Hornak–this is a BIG HELP! Without Flys-Off, it would be very easy to have a parasite problem. Flys-Off allows me to safely get parasites off of the mammals. Without it, the fleas would get out of control. …
This photo was taken back in 2012 when Fran Kitchen released a Saw-Whet owl. Saw-Whet Owls are one of the smallest owl species in North America. 🦉 If you would like to learn more facts about owls visit the Learning Center here.
Back in the early 70’s, I received a call from my sister-in-law, Sandy who was at work in a factory located in Barberton. They found a baby bird and was afraid it wouldn’t make it until the workday ended without any help. I was on the case! I immediately drove to the factory thinking that…
In most cases these are fledglings exploring and learning how to fly. Momma is close by watching from afar. Unless these birds are obviously injured, LEAVE THEM ALONE! They are still dependent on their parents to teach them survival skills such as danger awareness, foraging for food and migration routes. – Fran Kitchen REMEMBER: Warmth…