Operation Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation

We Are Open Again

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

Hello Friends! Just wanted everyone to know I am feeling much better (thank you for all the well wishes) and have re-opened.

As always, If you have an orphan or uninjured animal please call me directly at 330-745-2947 as I DO NOT MONITOR FB messages on a regular basis and I don’t want an animal in need to suffer. NOTE: I do not have an answering machine because we get so many calls that I am unable to return them so please continue to call until you reach me. Thank you! – Fran

If the animal is sick or injured, seek out help from Metropolian Vet Hosptial (free) 330-666-2976.

You can also find other rehabilitators by visiting the Ohio Wildlife Rehabilitators website at: http://owra.org/ to find who is available to help you.

IMPORTANT!
The warmth for baby wildlife, especially those that have not opened their eyes, can be a matter of life and death. Keeping the baby warm until you can get it to a rehabilitator is critical. One way to do this is to wrap a bottle of hot tap water in a towel or other material and set in with the babies. DO NOT USE ANYTHING THAT HAS FRINGE as it has a way of wrapping around the legs and the torsos of the animals.

For more rescue information visit the OOWR website here.

Rabies: What Do You Know?

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…

COVID

OOWR and COVID-19: OOWR NEEDS YOU NOW MORE THAN EVER!

With the news about the novel coronavirus changing rapidly, you might be wondering how this may impact Operations Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation and the animals. I wanted to take a moment to share what we are doing and how you can help. WHAT WE ARE DOING: First of all, as of today, OOWR remains open for…

Fran Kitchen | Operation Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation | Squirrel | Wildlife

Baby Season Has Officially Arrived!!

Early this morning, these baby squirrels (approx 9 days old) arrived at OOWR today. These babies have to get warm before they can be fed. Their nest came down in the wind. Mom took two (which means she had a bigger than normal litter); she did not return for the remaining four. – Fran Copyright…

Baby Season | Fran Kitchen | Spring | Weasel | Wildlife

This weasel was brought in by a couple that found him in their drive covered in mud.

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! 😂🤣

Baby Season | Educational Animals | Fawn | Wildlife Story

POOL PARTY

In the late ’80s, 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…

Beaver

BABY BEAVER UPDATE:

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!