07/03/2025
There seems to be some misconception that the wild animals I have, are domesticated. Or they should not be set free.
This is simply not true.
Let me explain as best I can.
(Also, it takes many generations, 10-14, of captive breeding, to classify an animal as domesticated).
🌸Definition
plural rehabilitations
: the action, process, or result of rehabilitating or of being rehabilitated: such as
a
: restoration especially by therapeutic means to an improved condition of physical function
🌸🌸Example🌸🌸
Minnie The Bushy Tailed Wood Rat, is wild. She trusts me, however, I got her two days, before her eyes opened. She would not think another human is safe. Instincts are an amazing thing and the wild Littles, go though a period, of what rehab’s call ‘wilding up’. They are given the chance to let those instincts kick in. Instincts are powerful and amazing!
Just like the squirrels I’ve raised, Minnie will remember me, but she will not need me anymore. (Rodents are extremely intelligent and have great memories).
She will be what’s called, ‘soft released’. She will have a safe place where she can build a nest if she chooses, with food, bedding and I’m going to put a game camera on the kennel. And I will leave a couple shiny things for her. They love shiny stuff🧡🩷
🌸🌸🌸Habitat: Bushy-tailed woodrats inhabit a variety of environments, including boreal forests, temperate forests, dry savanna, and grasslands. They are often found in rocky areas.
Nesting: They build nests in rock crevices, trees, or human structures. These nests, called "middens", can be quite elaborate and are often made of twigs, leaves, and other debris.
Trading: They are famous for their habit of collecting shiny objects and dropping whatever they are carrying to pick up a more desirable item.
Nocturnal: They are primarily nocturnal animals, meaning they are active at night.
Territorial: They are generally solitary and territorial, with males often defending their territories aggressively.
Water: They obtain all the water they need from the food they eat.
🌸🌸🌸The goal of wildlife rehab, is to get the animals back into the wild, not to keep them, even though almost all wildlife rehabbers have a non releasable animal that lives with them. Wildlife rehabers deal with a huge amount of death, and It’s so hard on a soul. That’s why most have a non releasable animal, in my opinion. The death and stress is extremely taxing.
🌸 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildlife_rehabilitation
🌸I have dedicated my life to rehabbing wild animals and I’m constantly trying to learn how I can improve things. The Littles need to be free, that’s what they are supposed to be. Free🧡🩷
Thank you for reading,
🌸Suzanne🌸
Wildlife rehabilitation is the process of caring for injured, sick, orphaned, or displaced wild animals with the goal of releasing them back into their natural habitat. It involves medical treatment, temporary housing, and specialized care for a variety of species, from birds and mammals to reptiles...
