SFR Wildlife

29/07/2026

Look at this teenage raccoon practicing their climbing skills. They're really getting the hang of it, reaching higher and higher! It's inspiring to watch their progress day by day. We're so proud of how far they've come!

21/07/2026

14/07/2026

Whew! 174 vaccinations administered today! We do all we can to give them their best 'shot' at a healthy life.

03/07/2026

4th of July Wildlife Crisis: Brutal Reality
July 4 & 5 are 2 of our busiest, most brutal days at SFRWRC.
Here is why:
# # # 1. Fireworks Cause Blind Panic

Explosions terrorize wildlife. Panicked parent birds abandon nests, leaving chicks to die. Mammals bolt blindly, causing a massive spike in vehicle collisions, fence crashes, severe fractures, and head trauma.

# # # 2. Human Crowds Displace Animals

Holiday crowds flood parks and natural spaces, invading the exact spots terrified, fleeing animals use to hide. This spikes human-wildlife conflict and fills our center.
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# # How to Help

* **No Backyard Fireworks:** Personal pyrotechnics destroy nests/dens, terrify animals, and risk wildfires. Skip them.
* **Clean Up Post-Party Litter:** Spent firework casings and picnic trash are toxic. Animals eat them and die of blockages or poisoning.
* **Call Before You Touch:** Scared or dazed animals on July 5th may just be exhausted from panic. Give them space. Call us *before* intervening to ensure they actually need rescue.

01/07/2026

Meet the "SUPER HERO" Kits!
A compassionate homeowner noticed a raccoon moving in and out of their crawl space and decided to set up a camera. They soon discovered that the raccoon was a mother with babies. Wanting to give her space, the homeowner chose to leave the family undisturbed so the mother could raise her babies and move them when they were ready.

One day, the homeowner saw the mother raccoon enter her nest on camera, but she never came back out. After 36 hours, they knew something was wrong and contacted Matt Judd with Colorado Pest Control. Matt went out to investigate and found that the mother had passed away, but he could still hear her babies inside the basement walls.

Matt acted immediately. He carefully cut into the walls and located three babies in three different areas. After examining the mother, it appeared she may have been struck by a car. Though severely injured, she was still able to make it back to her babies before passing.

Two days after bringing the three babies to us, Matt received another call from the homeowner: there was a fourth baby. Once again, Matt did what he does best and safely removed the baby from the basement wall.

SFRWRC is now providing full care for Bruce, Clark, Diana, and Peter.

21/06/2026

This 'awkward teenage phase' is a totally normal part of growing up. It either left the nest a little early or failed its first flight test. Don't worry, its parents are almost certainly watching from nearby and will continue to feed it until it learns to fly.⁠
Only intervene if: There are clear signs of injury (bleeding, a broken wing, or a cat attack). Then contact a licensed wildlife rehabber immediately.⁠⁠⁠⁠

11/06/2026

Hi, I'm precious! No, that's not my name. That's just what I am. You agree, don't you?