Feeding time for 5 week and 4.5 week old groundhogs!
“Youngest was found on a path. A dog killed the mother of the other one.” – Fran
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On a day that was pouring down rain. I got a call about a baby groundhog that was on a sidewalk outside a dorm at Kent State.
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,…
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A Christmas Memory
Today I would like to share with you a special Christmas Memory that I think many of you will enjoy. It’s about Stubby, our first educational groundhog and one that I think about every Christmas season. Earlier in the spring of this particular year, a farmer was working with a backhoe when he accidentally dug…
Babies, Babies, Babies!! – Important Information
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:…
We received more baby groundhogs in this week!
They were one week old and still haven’t lost their cord. These little ones were not maintaining their body temperature when they arrived and sadly we lost one, but the rest are doing well today!❤️ If babies eyes are closed and get to cold for to long it can cause internal damage and it can…
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We’ve been doing something new!
The last several Thursdays Operation Orphan has been joining the Barberton elementary schools for an afterschool ‘Animal Club’ . Fran brings in baby groundhogs, baby bunnies, and a baby squirrels and more, then talks to the kids about each. It has been one of the highlights of Fran’s week! To learn more about Operation Orphan…
Fran got a baby mink this week with eyes closed.
It was found on a bike and hike trail. “I didn’t think it was going to make it, but it’s doing good.” – Fran Kitchen ❤️
