Today was a pretty uneventful day, except that the dove flew off while I was cleaning the enclosure. And she flew like a champ, I'm not worried that she thinks she is a duck anymore!
Talking about ducks, here are a couple of pictures. They are changing their feathers now:
Then we have the 4 opossums. The lil fuzzballs are all teeth by now LOL:
And Doogle feels right at home here. Besides him liking various pieces of laundry, he is making great progress. He eats well, is almost housebroken, got his first 7 in 1 vaccination and is currently dragging a light leash around so he can get used to it. Since he is a very scared little dog, I want to take it easy on him without enabling his fears, which is not easy.
And not to forget these darlings, 7 of them:
More pictures of Bumble, the raccoon, soon!
7/29/08
Critters
7/27/08
How to Save a Life with Your Donation
How to Save a Life with Your Donation
How to Save a Life with Your Donation
I, like many other licensed wildlife rehabilitators, work out of my own home and volunteer my time and just about every spare cent I can gather. No state funding is available for animal caging, veterinary care, medicine or food. That's why most rehabilitators gratefully accept donations towards the care of animals they receive from the public.
I accept almost every critter that is in need of help, from domesticated animals to urban wildlife to exotics.
There are usually 2 items that I need on a continuous basis and those are Esbilac Puppy Milkreplacer and KMR (Kitten Milk Replacer). I use both brands as mother milk replacement for the mammals that come through the Rainbow Wildlife Rescue.
Please help me help the animals and either make a donation or order any of the products below and have it shipped directly to:
502 E. Clifton
Stephenville, TX 76401
Phone: (254) 968 - 4626
Wishlist (click pictures for Google Product Search) | |
 5 lbs Esbilac Milkreplacer |  KMR (Kitten Milk Replacer) |
 K9 Advantix Blue |  Valuheart or Heartgard |
 Large tall Ferret-type Cage |  Blankets and Towels |
ALSO NEEDED:
Material to build outside enclosures and/or aviaries as well as a garden shed to store cages and food. Also privacy fence panels.
Aviary example:
CURRENT "Hard Case" RESCUE PROJECT
 | Doogle is a Chihuahua that was thrown over the fence at the local animal shelter along with 3 other dogs. For 2 of those dogs it was too late, they died of starvation and severe parasite infestation. Doogle weighed only 2.8 lbs when I took him home to foster. He weighs 3.4 lbs now after only 1 week. |
7/25/08
My name is Doogle and I need help...
Doogle is a young Chihuahua that was thrown over the fence at the local animal shelter along with 3 other dogs. For 2 of those dogs it was too late, they died of starvation and severe parasite infestation. Doogle weighed only 2.8 lbs when I took him home to foster. He weighs 3.4 lbs now after only 1 week. From his behavior it is obvious that this dog had to have been confined in a tiny space all his life. | |
He does not know what a leash is, nor how to walk on carpet, how to behave around other dogs or humans, never seen a car or a cat or had been held in loving arms. Doogle is also a very timid dog and needs to be socialized to gain some confidence, and I know just the right place for that. Yes, right here at the Rainbow Wildlife Rescue! | |
 | However, there are a few things that need to be taken care of before we can get down to some serious work. Neutering and vaccinations are on top of the list. Doogle also has a deformity on his hind legs, which is common to dogs that have been confined in small spaces.
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| It does not seem to bother or hinder him at the moment, but I want a Vet to exam him and tell me if there might be problems with this further down the road and if that is the case, if something can be done to prevent that, such as surgery for example. Unfortunately I do not have the financial means at the moment to cover the costs and I need help with that. | |
7/24/08
Rainbow over the Rainbow Wildlife Rescue
Before we let Dolly say hi and show off her mark, I want to share a video I found on the petfinder.com page for the Saide Acres Shelter in Weatherford, Texas that I think everybody needs to see:
And heeeeeeeeeeeeeeere is Dolly in all her beauty!
Here are the six kittens, 4 of the are bobtails:
So many good things happened today, there is not enough time in the day to write it all down! But a big THANK YOU to everybody who made it possible to find homes for the critters that need it the most!!
7/23/08
Bottle-feeding Raccoon Baby and Doug and Doogle, Chihuahua Rescue
Doug and Doogle are still up for adoption as of the date of this posting. They are still showing every bone in their tiny bodies, but have a good appetite.
Doug and Doogle most likely have spent all their lives in a small cage. Doogle has deformities on his hind legs that are typical to this kind of confinement. Both dogs were covered in parasites and anemic as a result. The dehydration and emaciation brought them to the brink of death.
Somebody had a heart and threw them over the fence of the local Humane Society. I foster them at the moment and am looking for a suitable home for those babies.
They do NOT need somebody who pampers them and puts them into a pink purse! They need somebody who addresses and takes the dog in them serious, not the scared human baby looking eyes. They deserve to be a dog, not a human!
Go to petfinder.com for more information on how to adopt them.
Feeding a Raccoon Baby
7/21/08
Ducks, Dove, Danes, Doug, Doogle, and the Damn Cat
Doug and Doogle:
Great Danes and cat:
