“We could not do the work that we do without their dedication to help Ohio`s Wildlife. Sometimes thank you just is not enough.” – Laura and Fran Kitchen
The carving will be going in the lobby of the Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital for all to see.
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!
This female Red Tail Hawk was brought in the first week of February. She had a broken wing. It was to late in the day to get her to Dr Riggs so first thing the next morning I took her to him. The day after I took her to Dr Riggs office she laid an…
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,…
Rabies is a deadly virus that strikes the central nervous system of mammals and almost always results in death if not treated. The virus is spread through an infected animal’s saliva. People and pets do not have to be bitten in order to contract the disease; there only needs to be an open cut, scratch, pimple or…
All too often I come across stories of wildlife that are euthanized, die of starvation or die in captivity due to improper care or killed by homeowners because they become a nuisance. This often happens because someone thought they could raise an orphaned animal on their own. There is so much that goes into preparing…
