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Our rescue also has federal and state licenses to rehabilitate wild life in the state of New York. Being a wild life rehabber is an endless job, for which we are not funded and all supplies for these animal comes out of our own pockets. We are always looking for more rehabbers to come on board. Please remember that these are wild animals, and should never be kept as pets. All releasable animals are released when they are able to be returned to the wild. We try to do what is called a "soft release" which describes a gradual return to the wild whereby an animal receives support, shelter and food until it is entirely able to fend for itself. Often, a soft release takes place from a release cage or aviary on-site. The animal has spent time in the outdoor enclosure and is familiar with the sights, sounds, smells, etc. of the area and is aware of the activity of other wildlife in the area. It can return to the enclosure for food or shelter when necessary, and food and water is left outside the enclosure as well. Soft release also describes transport of the enclosure to a specific habitat and subsequent release off-site. Again, this allows the animal opportunity to become familiar with its new home.
2010 This is the “Rock Hill Rockin’ Robins” These pictures show some stages of development from the egg to flight. You get a real bird's eye view. The pictures were taken by Lynn and Steven from Rock Hill, they were gracious enough to share them with everyone. After being attacked by a cat and loosing one of the four babies, Lynn and Steven were determined to keep these baby birds safe. They did an excellent job! They truly are wonderful, caring people. Thank-you......... ______________________________________ The two baby bunnies here were rescued by Brittiny B. She did a wonderful job keeping them safe and alive until they could be transferred here. She is a very bright young lady..” *a future rehabber”.* GOOD JOB BRITTINY! ___________________________________　 This little bird was brought to us by Sarah B. She brought us two birds that day. The other is a cow bird, unfortunately she had a broken leg that did not mend well enough to be set free, so we will keep her forever…her name is “Peggy Peg leg“.(photos to follow). _______________________________ 　 This special bird is one that you won’t see too often! This is a KILLDEER. It is a shore bird. As soon as it hatches it runs, hops and feeds itself.. Amazing.. ____________________________________ This crow had been attacked by a red tail hawk. He had wing, leg and head injures and only time will tell if he will fully recover. With head injures it sometimes take months. ___________________________________________________________________
This red tail hawk came to us after being attached by another red tail. He had a broken wing which was set and he now has good mobility and will be moved into a flight cage for further rehabilitation and hopefully will be able to be released. ________________________________________ This little cotton tail rabbit was found in a church basement window. He is doing fine and will be released very soon. Update bunny has been released and is doing fine. ____________________________________________________ Please note, that most of the wild life we rehab, if not releasable, get transferred to other licensed facilities for permanent care. _____________________________________________________
2009 These two robins were saved by Elaine M. She brought them to us, to rehabilitate and return to the wild where they were born. I would like to thank her too, for her generous donation towards the rehabilitation of "our wildlife". __________________________________ The chicks in this picture are Robins, they were found on the ground, their little bodies were ice cold. The woman who found them was preparing to dig a hole and bury them. On closer inspection she noticed a little twitch of life. They were bloody and one of the three babies had an injured eye among other things. Two were from the same nest, the other was much younger. The first thing we did was to warm them up and hydrate them, slowly the began to move around. Finally the were sitting up. They were kept in an aquarium with a heat lamp for awhile until they got their feathers, and started flying out, first perching on the top of the aquarium and then flying all over the house. Soon after that they were moved into the master bathroom, with branches and a screened window to look out. After a while they would see my car pull up and chirp at me from the bathroom window!
When they got bigger, I took them in the garden and taught them to hunt for worms. Soon after that they would stay outside all day and fly around the door when it was getting dark, and I would bring them in for the night and put them back out in the morning. Finally, they would start perching on the gazebo at night. And one day other robins were around and they got very excited and flew away with them… occasionally they would chirp to me from the trees and fly on the deck. As time went on they realized there was a big world out there and the sky had no limits and they were gone. ….. This was a soft release for our six Robins This is one of our outside aviaries. When the baby Robins are eating on their own, they are moved to the outside.
FUN FACT: Where ever the robins are born and raised, they will return to that same place year after year. ____________________________________ This is a picture of "NUTTY" He is a baby squirrel, five/ six weeks old. He was brought to us by Lori B. and her daughter. He is growing fast. Since this picture was taken his eyes have opened. Check back and we will post more pictures of his progress! Look Who's eyes are open! Nutty still gets fed every 4/5 hours. He has moved from the aquarium to a two story wire cage. He is starting to pick on solid foods. He has been nibbling on solid foods. He has been eating fruits and vegetables. But still gets his formula. His favorite fruit, right now is watermelon. YUM !

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