Hickory Creek Wildlife

12/03/2021

Looking for a way to support wildlife this holiday season?? Check out our Amazon Wishlist at the link below to support orphaned and injured wildlife! Currently in care...1 adult skunk and 1 juvenile squirrel.

https://a.co/5Xh0kgf

Both will be kept over the winter and would love to receive some holiday treats!

08/23/2021

Thanks to a generous donation, this orphaned red squirrel has a safe place to nap while I work! He needs to be fed every couple of hours, so a cozy pouch on my hip keeps him warm and close while I get work done.

08/03/2021

August Rehab Update!

I have still been answering calls like crazy, but the season is finally slowing down. HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who has supported Hickory Creek this season through donations and assistance with transportation! It’s incredible to be able to work with such a supportive community.

My oldest three raccoons just began their official soft release, and seeing them start to explore the world is absolutely amazing. I will continue providing them food and shelter throughout the fall to support their transition back to the wild. Eda, Speckle and Jupiter- good luck out there!

06/26/2021

And just like that, baby skunks are ready for release! They’ve grown big enough to defend themselves and they show the appropriate reactions when approached by a threat to stay safe in the big world. It’s been an honor helping these little ones on their way🦨

06/25/2021

https://www.tompkinsweekly.com/articles/ana-maria-arroyo-rehabbing-and-respecting-wildlife/?fbclid=IwAR1MJJRYb3GrZFnwa0Hx_Au7Dx8p39Bx1BbUC74lDD5AlJjexq5ANn_aKXo

Want to know more about the day to day happenings of Hickory Creek? Check out this cool article about my rehab operation!

Arroyo has been a licensed rehabber since 2017 and is currently taking care of 15 animals so that they can be rereleased into the wild from her home on Cayuga Heights Road in the village of Lansing.

06/16/2021

Happy ! Here are Eda, Jupiter and Speckle, juvenile raccoons that have been with me since they were about 6 weeks old. They are now 13 weeks old and getting closer and closer to release every day! Look at those happy apple munching faces😂

06/05/2021

In case you were wondering what a baby skunk drinking milk looks like....these two babies are part of a litter that was found on Cornell’s campus after their mom was hit by a car. They were picked up on Tuesday and have been settling in to their new home, where they will grow up and get stronger before being released!

06/02/2021

Our first baby of the season is all grown up! This is Brussels, a juvenile Gray Squirrel that was found when his nest was destroyed at 3 weeks old. Today at 10 weeks old he went to another wonderful rehabilitator to prepare for release. My current focus is on Raccoons and Skunks, as they are in the most need of my help. There are very few facilities licensed to care for them in my area, and the calls are truly starting to flood in.

01/30/2021

Welcome! I finally decided it was time to name my wildlife rescue operation and here we are. Hickory Creek is a seasonal stream behind my house that was my first introduction to animals in the wild. Now with your help I am able to work with injured and orphaned wildlife and help them get home! I will be posting animal updates and stories on this page so you can follow along and see what happens this upcoming rehab season! Thank you for following my journey!

01/30/2021

01/30/2021