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CT state appointed VOLUNTEER wildlife rehabilitator located in East Haven, Connecticut
501c3 Non Profit Domestic Animal Rescue

Please feel free to message us AND utilize www.animalhelpnow.org for assistance if we arent available to respond immediately.

10/11/2024

These sweet babies are waiting so patiently for their new families with our friends at Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter 🩷🩷💙 I can’t believe they don’t have ONE application to review for them. Adoptions are at an all time low everywhere….

25/10/2024

🌈 ❤️ Dahlia Feb 2021-Oct 25, 2024 ❤️ 🌈

Dahlia came to us at only 40g when her mom was killed by a car. We knew early on she was a special girl…we worked with Dr. Bob to care for her “wrist” when we noted a deformity as she grew but through serial x-rays we determined it was a birth defect that was not able to be corrected. We knew she would succumb to chronic sores, infection and inevitable death if released into the wild.

In CT, wildlife in rehabilitation deemed not fit for release must be euthanized by law. Dahlias temperament and tenacity to not slow down despite her disability fueled our insistence that we couldn’t give up on her. She encouraged us to apply for and receive our USDA exhibitors license to make her an official part of the Farm River Team permanently and legally.

As our first educational ambassador, Dahlia brought awareness to thousands by sharing how special this species is. She joined us during countless educational programs at local schools, assisted living facilities, animal shelter events, fundraisers, and town sponsored events such as the Branford Festival and Animal Awareness Day. Dahlia helped so many people of all ages from toddlers through seniors gain an appreciation for how incredible Virginia Opossums really are.

Dahlia was a special guest on WTNH with our dear friend Meteorologist Ashley Baylor, she was showcased in the New Haven Register, CT insider and enjoyed meeting Chaz and AJ….so many people heard her story and more importantly asked questions about how they can help all humans coexist with our native wildlife.

Dahlia taught us so much and we will be forever grateful for our time with her. We were blessed to have had almost 4 years with her and recognize she greatly exceeded most Opossums life expectancy thanks to the incredible veterinary care she received From Dr. Bob Schaper, South Wilton Veterinary Hospital’s exotics team who researched and completed her spay to decrease the risk of premature death from pyometra, and in later life wellness care from Dr. Turmenne at Pet Shield Veterinary Hospital.

Please enjoy some of our favorite pictures of her and feel free to share your own experience with meeting Dahlia ❤️

18/10/2024

Well it’s official! We are working on names for the fabulous 4!

How far we have come in just over two short weeks! 🩷

12/10/2024

How quickly things change! The tiny fragile babies we were scared to post a week ago have grown by more than just bunny hops! 🤣

10 days, 40 feeding times, 160 individual feeds….so far!

We are hoping to replenish our specialty formula which is made to be closest to rabbits milk composition as well as our hay and bedding supplies and start saving for their wellness exams with our vet - we appreciate any help you can provide 🩷

04/10/2024

Sometimes we hesitate to post our at risk intakes because we don’t want to share sad news if things don’t go as planned……taking a risk here but welcome four new baby buns to the crew. Domestic rabbit kits are very hard to raise - just like wild cottontails…. We avoid removing them from mom at all costs unless absolutely necessary. In this case a pet store sold 2 “male” rabbits to a family and they woke up with quite a surprise. Unfortunately due to mom’s young age, stress and inexperience she wasn’t feeding them and accidentally killed three babies. We took the remaining 4 as their existence was too much for her to handle. We will continue to do everything we can for them and hope that they thrive ❤️🤞🏼

25/09/2024

Buncent has been with the rescue for a while and has helped us educate the public while in foster care by going to nursing homes and day cares!

He is ready to find his forever home! He was originally found outside with unknown cause of injury to his ears but abuse was suspected.

We are unsure about his age but he is at least 3 years old. He is looking for a quiet home with older kids where he can cuddle on the couch!

If interested in adopting him please message us with you contact info and vet information. He is locally foster in Guilford, CT

18/09/2024

Nosey babies are starting to come out and explore a bit but they dive back in their nest box when I peek in 🤣 They we’re moved to our XL flyer cage!

18/09/2024

From the nom noms to the crunch crunch….. the crew from East Haven Animal control has moved outside!

08/09/2024

The skinny pig crew had their vet visit today. Hairless Potter is being treated for his head tilt with oral antibiotics and ear drops…..he very much enjoyed the nose and ear rubs that go along with taking his medicine ❤️ I got my first Potter Purr tonight ❤️ Mount Carmel Veterinary Hospital

07/09/2024

Sadly we are down to one baby from our suspected rodenticide poisoning passel of opossums 😭 despite intensive care including fluids and vitamin k to reverse the anticoagulation this little boy’s last sibling passed this morning.

It breaks my heart to see him sleeping covering his eyes. They all snuggled so tightly and he is definately feeling the loss today. We gave him a stuffy to snuggle but we know it’s not the same.

He has looked the best all along and we will continue to do our best to help him recover and grow strong. Please join us and A Place Called Hope in insisting on our legislators advocating for banning second generation rodenticides. There are alternatives to the poisoning and suffering they cause to our wildlife. We can do better so we should do better.

07/09/2024

This beautiful baby is new to the crew this evening. In really rough shape with a large part of the tail in a near complete amputation 😞 medicated and hydrated…..needing lots of good vibes 😕 thank you to Lorna one of our amazing local ACO’s for making yet ANOTHER trip to my house this season!

07/09/2024

Off to work at the biscuit factory because that formula ain’t free…..

*edit to add* we are getting a lot of comments suggesting giving this baby something to knead on….please know that is something that is standardly done but with **this specific bun** we actually have tried our hands, various stuffed animals, rolled blankets etc….she gets far too over stimulated and “pushes off” of everything and becomes frantic. Only on a flat surface (with paper towels to her tummy won’t feel cold on the table) does she settle right in and “nurse” well. Who are we to judge how she enjoys her milkies 🤷🏼‍♀️🤣

03/09/2024

Spinner our chipmunk reached up for his banana slice and it was so heavy he tipped over backwards (god forbid he drop it!) and decided upside down in his bowl was the place to enjoy dessert 🤣

02/09/2024

The babies are growing! I just did a check in on the tiny babies - mama is doing an awesome job! I set her up with a nest box and nesting material - she just doesn’t want to move them in! She’s got them all snuggled up in their blankets.

02/09/2024

What’s hangin? I hope everyone is enjoying a relaxing long weekend!

01/09/2024

Today has been tough.

I went out to pick up a passel of baby opossums found with their mom who had passed in a shed. Some had passed alongside mom over what seemed to be a few days……we were able to gather 7 very dehydrated and emaciated babies.

The mom (and babies) were showing signs of secondary poisoning from ingesting rodenticides. Mom had blood from the mouth and nose with no obvious trauma. One baby has a toe injury that just won’t stop bleeding and another has blood in the urine.

There were large bait boxes noted on the property. When mice and rats take this bait they become easy targets for their predators such as opossums, fox and raptors….leading to the poison impacting them as well.

Education is so important. People still just don’t seem to know that this poison kills so much more than mice and rats - it kills the animals who help keep their populations down also. The damage SGAR’s is doing to our ecosystem is heart wrenching. Please follow our friends at A Place Called Hope who are doing everything they can to educate our community and fight for legislation banning the use of these poisons.

Thank you to my friends at Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter for being a second set of hands to stabilize them and provide immediate subq fluids. Despite our efforts we have already lost two of the babies. The remaining have been provided with vitamin K to help their blood clotting time and fight the anticoagulants. We may be too late but they are warm and together fighting ❤️

(This amazing sign is available from APCH and in the ground front and center at DCAS - T-shirts are also available through A Place Called Hope to raise awareness)

29/08/2024

Today I raced home from work a bit early for a visit from our USDA Veterinary Inspector for our scheduled 3 year evaluation and renewal ❤️

This licensure comes with a lot of paperwork, surprise annual inspections, and some monetary fees BUT it allows us to share so many amazing animals with our followers through educational opportunities!

We are also proud to say that the enrichment and housing we provide not only meets but often exceeds federal requirements.

Here’s to three more years! 🎉

27/08/2024

This little one eared bossy boss found herself in care with our friend Christine at A Place Called Hope! Thanks to APCH for stabilizing her after she came in injured and sending her over to us! “Luckily” they had one of our carriers from when we sent an Osprey their way recently 🤣🤣🤣 nothing better than when rescues work together to get the animals to the people who know their species best ❤️ We are thankful to have been able to help them for a change since they are where we refer all of our local raptor calls!

Miss Sassypants has become quite the queen here this week!

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Well it’s official! We are working on names for the fabulous 4! How far we have come in just over two short weeks! 🩷

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Opossum ASMR 🤣

From the nom noms to the crunch crunch….. the crew from East Haven Animal control has moved outside! #virginiaopossum #opossums #wildlife #wildliferescue #wildliferehabilitation

Making biscuits at the biscuit factory!

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Off to work at the biscuit factory because that formula ain’t free….. #cottontail #wildlife #wildliferehabilitation #bunny *edit to add* we are getting a lot of comments suggesting giving this baby something to knead on….please know that is something that is standardly done but with **this specific bun** we actually have tried our hands, various stuffed animals, rolled blankets etc….she gets far too over stimulated and “pushes off” of everything and becomes frantic. Only on a flat surface (with paper towels to her tummy won’t feel cold on the table) does she settle right in and “nurse” well. Who are we to judge how she enjoys her milkies 🤷🏼‍♀️🤣

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Learning how to eat on our own can be VERY messy business 🤣 luckily she is taking up more of the cleanup for me now! #cottontail #bunnylove #wildlife #wildliferehabilitation #nomnom

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Since everyone loved the clown car so much! Here is some formula noms! #ASMR 🤣 #opossums #virginaopossum #opossumrescue #wildliferescue

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