This is what opossums look like at 3 weeks, 8 weeks and 14 week old

July 18, 2021August 12, 2022

The oldest are ready for release just as soon as the weather clears up. ‘I like to have two good weather days when I release the animals so they have time to acclimate and find or build shelter’ – Fran Kitchen

ABOUT OPOSSUMS: Many people have no lost love for opossum. They do, however, have their purpose. They eat dead animals and those often have diseases. They don’t contract those diseases; instead, they prevent the spread of diseases by cleaning things up. You are a healthier person because of the opossum.

For more info: https://www.operationorphanwildlife.com/learning…/opossum/

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Baby Screech Owls

These two baby Screech Owls were brought into Operation Orphan this week. They were found on a median strip and had possibly been blown from the nest in high winds during the storms we have had. Approximately five weeks old, the larger one was not in as good condition as the smaller one. Copyright 2018…

THANK YOU!!!

I would like to give a shout out and thank you to Donzell’s Garden Center for all their support throughout the years. It’s one of our favorite places to put on a display because we get so many people that come out, not only see the animals but to learn about how to co-exist with…

Rehabilitation of Orphaned and Injured Wildlife Educational Programs Display

Educational Animals | Events | Operation Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation | Programs

Operation Orphan will be closed from June 10th thru June 15th for Educational Programs

During my absence, you can find other rehabilitators by visiting the Ohio Wildlife Rehabilitators website at: http://owra.org/ to find someone who can help you. If the animal is injured, you can also seek out help from Metropolitan Vet Hospital for sick and injured wildlife. https://www.metropolitanvet.com/. Educating the public about wildlife is an important part of…

A Beaver’s Tail

It was one of those crazy winter days that we had first been handed a lot of snow, only to be followed by at least three hours of freezing rain and then more snow. Two days later, a phone call came in about a beaver. The night before, the young man had come home and…

Rescue Information | Wildlife

Please snip all plastic sealers/rings from milk and other bottles. It will only take a second and will hopefully save a life.

Mammals | Weasel

Least Weasel getting his exercise!

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