Dried Fruit and Red Squirrels

March 24, 2018August 25, 2022

On behalf of Operation Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc., I would like to thank Karra Gazdacko for her recent Amazon Smile purchase of dried fruit. When the squirrels have their eyes open and they are old enough to begin eating solids, they will love it.

In the photo are four orphan baby Red Squirrels that we received today from our veterinarian, Dr. Riggs’ office.

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Operation Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization and does not receive federal funding. We are supported entirely through private donations, memberships, and proceeds from our education programs.

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…

Pool Party

In the late 80’s, 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…

Little Fighter

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…

One of a Kind

One warm fall afternoon, I went out to get the mail. As I looked down the street, I saw a little puppy running right down the center of Waterloo road. With the traffic that comes down this main road, I knew if I didn’t do something he was going to get hit by a car. …

Not Fun!! Please Read and Share

For those who know me or have followed me through the years, you know that I am big on education, especially as it pertains to learning how to co-habitate with wildlife. Sometimes the education that I give may seem harsh but needs to be said, as in the case of today’s post. My job is…

Barberton | Dr. Riggs | James Carnahan

This painted turtle was rescued this week from the terrible Tuscarawas River oil spill at Wolf Creek in Barberton.

We were so happy to see this turtle after not seeing one since the spill was discovered/reported by @oparuns fourteen (14) days ago. This lucky turtle was picked up by Fran Kitchen then off to Dr. Riggs for clean up. Our hope is that it survives and can be placed back out into the wild….