Clara was at Highland Animal Hospital in Augusta, GA. She was brought in by a client. She is extremely tiny, dehydrated but strong. She drank an ounce and a half of deer colostrum with no hesitation, which isn't always the case. She is smaller than the average cat. Clara will be fed every 2 hours for the next 3-4 weeks. I expect a great outcome. I will update everyone weekly. KEEP IN TOUCH!!
Friday, May 14, 2010
Clara the 14 oz Fawn
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Releases
Freddy
Little Freddy the squirrel was released yesterday, May 13, 2010. He was more than ready for freedom. We went to a secluded area and opened the door of his small transport cage. He shot out and ran to a tree and started playing. He immediately showed a relief of freedom. Freddy was special and loved by quite a few. I hope he does well.
7 Little Opposums
"My babies" Most people don't care for opposums. I think they are precious. Yes, very stinky and lots of teeth along with a powerful biting attitude but precious still. I let my babies go into the wild the same day as Freddy. They all scurried away, just like they are suppose to do. I will admit for me it was a tearful good-bye. I will miss them.
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010
My First Deer of 2010 & Squirrels
I always name the first deer of each year "Chaos". Chaos 2010 came to me when a concerned gentleman found her beside her dead mom. She had been there a while and was lucky to be found. She is slightly dehydrated but strong. I feel she has a very good chance of surviving. I will keep you updated on Chaos & all helpless critters.
Only one day after getting Chaos, I received a phone call from Highland Animal Hospital in Augusta, GA. They had received a fawn. When the workers arrived at work there was a box at the door with a fawn inside. They quickly took the fawn inside and called me. I came out and got the little doe. Her name is Roxanne. She is doing great and seems to be very strong but shy.
I received 3 baby squirrels, 2 boys & 1 girl. They were found by a tree man, while cutting down a tree. Their nest was destroyed. They need to be syringed fed right now. Hopefully they will follow in Freddy's footsteps and grow quickly.
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Update on all my little guys
2 Rabbits- The babies are going wonderfully. They are growing and thriving and are adorable.
Freddy-Freddy is growing steadily and becoming aggressive. He is off milk completely and eating solid foods. If he continues on the same path, Freddy will be leaving soon.
7 Opposums- We still have 7 opposums. They are all getting big and feisty. They are off the tube feeding and on to a syringe now. Tonight I will be putting them in a larger cage.
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Monday, May 3, 2010
Baby Rabbits (Times 2)
I received two baby rabbits that were found in a paster close to their mom. The mom had died. They are weak and only about a week old. I will do my best to supply what they need and get them back happily to the freedom of the wild as soon as possible.
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