The first general meeting of the Living with Wildlife SIG was held on February 18. More than 60 people attended the meeting in the Atrium to hear Roger Rucker from All Things Wild present. Roger brought an owl named Sam as his companion and we were entertained by Sam’s wing flapping every now and then.
All Things Wild rescues injured and orphaned animals and nurses them until they are ready to be released back into the wild. Much of their facility is dedicated to saving abandoned and orphaned babies. Their indoor facilities include incubators and feeding stations with various formulas for each species. As the babies mature, there are outdoor cages to help them grow accustomed to being outdoors and eventually released into the wild. Injured animals are treated and nursed back to health, if possible. Injured animals who recover, but are not able to survive in the wild, may become presentation companions, such as Sam.
In 2021 All Things Wild took care of almost 3,000 animals of 160 species at their facility north of Georgetown.
If you find an injured or abandoned animal, you should check out their website to see what steps you should take. It is Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education - All Things Wild Rehabilitation. It may be the animal does not need you to intervene.
If you believe the animal needs care, you should call their hotline at 512-897-0806. Someone will advise you what to do and where to bring the animal.
Photo of Roger Rucker and Sam
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