Nobody Cares! … or do they?
With our app we have solved the problem of finding the closest and most appropriate help for wildlife emergencies, but that doesn’t mean more help is available.
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High-Tech Wildlife 911
This article was originally published in New Mexico Vegan. Think fast. Your neighbor’s cat has injured a bird. You’ve managed to scare off the cat, and now it’s just you and the bird, who’s dazed and bleeding slightly. What do…
A Tale of Two Rescues
Your first clue that a bird in the road is alive is she’s moving or upright. Last week I was traveling with a friend on a highway in northeastern Iowa. I saw that dreaded “object” on the shoulder ahead, and…
There’s a 911 for Wildlife, So Why Aren’t More People Using It?
People who encounter injured or distressed wildlife often don’t know where to turn for help. Some go straight to 911. Some call their vet. Others call a national animal advocacy group or search the web for help. There’s really only one place…
Have You Hugged a Wildlife Rehabilitator Today?
I used to really really really like thunderstorms. Thoroughly immersed myself in them. Unmitigated enjoyment. Drenching rain. Flash-count-Bang! And then of course I adopted a few animals who not only didn’t share my enthusiasm but who became downright terrified as the distant,…