Throughout this very challenging year we've managed to stay open every single day, never closing for overcapacity, taking in thousands of hurt and displaced animals, thousands of phone calls, serving 4 counties including all of Philadelphia, with a large volunteer crew and a very shrewd hardworking staff. No complaints or negativity here, we're alive and full of energy and happy to serve for many years to come.
Adolescent Crow
This crow was admitted last week. He’ll be hand fed until he learns to eat on his own. Soon enough, we will reintroduce him to his clan.
Itchy Business
Good news for raccoon #0028. He’s a long term patient we are treating for sarcoptic mange. He’s looking brighter and his appetite has improved since he’s been in treatment. If you are concerned about an animal who has mange, please give us a call. There are several options for ways to help an animal with this condition. Mange is common in foxes and raccoons, but other animals can get it too. Observable symptoms include loss of fur, seeing the animal scratching, and wounds on the body (from the incessant scratching). The good news is that it responds well to treatment, giving the animal relief from a very cruel infection. If you see an animal you think has the condition, we are happy to advise.
January 25, 2020 GOLDFINCH #2376 RELEASED
Goodbye, Goldfinch #2376. We will soon be releasing this Goldfinch back to where it was found. We release all adult animals back to their own territory. The Goldfinch was successfully treated for conjunctivitis, an eye infection to which finches are particularly susceptible. This bird 's treatment required antibiotic eye ointment, as well as 21 days of oral antibiotic to ensure the bird was free from infection and not a carrier. Although the bird probably didn't enjoy such a long captivity, this ensures freedom from disease before release. Good luck finch!
