❤️🩹❤️🩹Happy Gotcha day Ranger!!!! ❤️🩹❤️🩹
Ranger was dropped off at the boarding facility and decided to run away. Knowing the German Shepherd breed personally, I know what they’re capable of, and that you always have to watch those sly devils!!!
He decided to run and unfortunately, we were right next to stste land so he was all over the place. Mom and dad were still out of town and the kennel owner got a call about a mile and a half away that he was sitting on a ladies porch. However, when engaged he ran.
So the kennel owner got a message from Tyler who has a drone and decided to throw it up in the air and see what we got. And this time which is very rare, Tyler got lucky and he was sleeping in the field. They called Ranger’s uncle who came out, and of course Ranger was on a solid, NO. I don’t know you, and ran 3 miles. So then they reached out to us.
We had cameras out there the same day, but in the interim, the drone guy went out there again and saw that he was sleeping in the field again. So we got super lucky that he returned. So at that point, no more drones and i started to quiet the stea down. So we went to setting up feeding stations and tge the very next day, we got a hit.
Little buddy came throughout the day and we went out and put out the trap. He was laying in the field, whike we were engaging in the area and he saw us- so of course we stopped, and he went trotting off.
We then set up got everything, got ready and then yielded. He was a no-show until today. He didn’t really have any qualms about the trap and decided to go in and out a few times until he got really unlucky that last time. But that was good news for us!!!! BOOM!!!
Sweet Rangers run was over!!!! ❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹
Thank you Kelly and Wendy!!! You guys were amazing!! Thank you to the homeowner who let us engage the property and Thank you Tyler for helping look!!!! Thank you to my crime partner- Kari Aspenleit
Happy Gotcha Day Arlo!! ❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹
❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹Happy Gotcha Day Arlo!!!! ❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹
This dog is a criminal and wanted in 5 counties. 🤣
Arlo decided to bolt from his mom on Feb 8th. Mom posted his APB to alert the community that he was missing.
She then received a call from someone saying they could help. After several attempts that failed, they wanted a different approach. So they reached out to us.
We calmed all the chaos down. There was way too much chasing with Arlo, when he was engaged, he’d run 4-5 miles. (This is how he’s a wanted man in 5 counties 🤣)
They were told he wouldn’t return home, once it was calm, he went home but some kids chased him heavily. So he ran.
However we had a spot he was staying at where the homeowners were AMAZING!!! Thank you Jeff, Margaret, Natalie and KASEY Schoeherr for letting Arlo hang out at your house, for letting him sleep in your greenhouse and letting him pee all over. 🤣
After being out in -10 degrees, 2 snow storms and running miles- he is HOME!! Thank you to everyone in all the counties who called and kept an eye out!!!! Without your help, we can’t do it!!!
Welcome Ashia and Noah to our exclusive club!!!!! And of course- HAPPY GOTCHA DAY ARLO!!!!❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹
❤️🩹 HAPPY 8th ANNIVERSARY TO SOUTH LYON MURPHY ANIMAL RECOVERY!!!!❤️🩹
Yup! We’ve been doing this now for 8 years!!!
Let’s take it back for a moment!
How we got started- in our community. We had a post and urgent plea about a German Shepherd dog that was hit by a car. Come to find out this dog had been roaming the area for quite some time. Once the community started chatting, everyone decided we had to do something to help this little dog. With multiple people seeing her on a daily basis, we knew she was dumped. So a couple of us stepped up to secure the German Shepherd that was hit by the car.
How did we get our name?There was one particular person who kept continuously commenting on the progress and asking questions about what our next steps were in saving this dog‘s life. That person‘s name on Facebook was Murphy Cavanaugh. After setting up a Feeding Station and getting our first hit, we decided that this little dog needed a name, and as this person kept asking, we named the dog Murphy. This touched Mama Cav and since that moment- she has always been a part of us. ❤️🩹❤️🩹💓💓
Mama Cav- I hope we honor Murphy with the work we do and keep his memory whole. ❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹💓💓💓💓💓
Below is our VERY FIRST SLM video ever!!! Since then, we have recovered hundreds of animals, we work cases across the U.S. and collaborate with some of the most amazing people!!!! We have been on the News, in People Magazine, USA Today as well as all internet platforms across the globe! For a little group we are mighty!!!!
We have lost 4. These 4, I carry with me and work hard to do better, be better and be faster. We strive to keep on top of new tech that will assist us in saving lives. We continue to care for and bring animals into our care when we can.
On behalf of everyone here, we want to THANK YOU!!! Thank you for always supporting and loving us!!!! Without you- we are nothing.
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⚠️⚠️⚠️ Skunk Alert!!! ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️
‼️ A public service announcement ‼️
February Through early March is skunk breeding season. Before you let your dogs out, make a little noise and give skunks time to move out of your yard.
If you come face to face with a skunk, stay calm and talk softly to let him know you’re there -- skunks have poor eyesight. Skunks are very sweet natured animals and don’t want to spray you. Go about your business and avoid startling them.
Skunks will give you several warnings if they are scared:
1. They will stomp their front feet - this is so cute!
2. They turn their backs to you - take a step in the opposite direction
3. They will do a handstand
4. They will spray up to 10 feet away
If a skunk DOES spray, here is a technique and recipe:
First, catch the dog (or the person!) as quickly as possible - don’t let them roll or rub on anything. If you have rubber gloves wear them. BLOT the spray off with paper towels.
Mix a paste from 1 teaspoon Dawn dish soap, 3% hydrogen peroxide and ¼ cup baking soda and spread it on the area. Do not add water! Let it sit for ten minutes then rinse off and repeat.
If this happens to be on a human or hairless animal, leave out the baking soda. The baking soda is sort of like an exfoliant and is really abrasive to bare skin.
Skunks are omnivores (eat both plant and animal material). They prefer to eat insects, particularly grasshoppers, beetles, and crickets. They also eat grubs and other insect larvae as well as bees and wasps. When the opportunity arises, they will take mice, rats, moles, shrews, young ground squirrels and rabbits, nesting birds, nestlings, and bird or snake eggs. Skunks also eat corn, berries, and other vegetation. In an urban environment, they may eat garbage or pet food that has been left outside. ⚠️⚠️
Mating season is upon us for our wildlife. Let’s all share our space and life scheduled other!!! Furry and human ❤️🩹❤️
FROM KARI- great video!!! She’ll be doing our videos from now on-
❤️🩹 While I focus my efforts on Wildlife rehab & domestic rescue transports - I saw Peter’s post & knew I had to help. I’m thankful for South Lyon Murphy Lost Animal Recovery - her support & use of equipment. I tracked Buddy for 17 days & last night it paid off! I’ve met so many wonderful people & new friends on a mission to reunite Buddy & Peter. As a Rehabber, people bring animals to me .. tracking animals is entirely different. Extreme cold weather, emotional highs/lows & sleepless nights watching a camera. Thank you to the wonderful community on Bowen Rd. And to Deb, Heather, Linda, Sarah, Barb, Ruthann, Robin, Jen, Carrie, Dee & I’m sure I’m missing others … thank you for being that watchful eye on Bowen & surrounding areas! Welcome home BUDDY ❤️ #animalrescue #southlyonmurphy #wecandomoretogether
❤️🩹❤️🩹Happy Gotcha Day Buddy!!! ❤️🩹❤️🩹
AFTER 17 DAYS, BUDDY THE CAR ACCIDENT KITTY IS RECOVERED!!! ❤️🩹
This guy was with his dad, Peter, when dad hit some ice and got into an accident. Hitting the side of the bank the back hatch opened and scared Buddy ran!!! From that point on, Peter was frantic. He posted all over and then YOU GUYS, reached out on his behalf. ❤️🩹❤️🩹 You see Peter is going through a tough time right now and is trying to get back on his feet. His resources were limited but that didn’t stop him from driving and searching everyday……… for the last 17 days.
We had quite a followers involved in this recovery, Deb who was helping Peter, Linda who kept an eye out and finally saw him, and Kari who was lead on the case, she does wildlife and this is her first recovery!!!! Kari was out doing feeding stations, hanging flyers with Peter, Dee and Sarah helped out as well.To say that people stepped up for Peter and his little cat is an understatement. YOU CAME IN FULL FORCE. ❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹 All for a stranger. ❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹
This is how I keep going, BECAUSE of all of you.
Kari was a pro and wanted to know everything. To say she’s a rockstar is an understatement. I know we’re going to get into a lot of trouble going forward!!! She talked to sooooo many people and worked her butt off. I’m so very proud of her.
Back to buddy- a few nights ago Linda was at her house and saw this fella in her yard and messaged right away. Kari wasted no time- cams and food went out. Next night, we had hit. So we moved to phase 2, trapping. The first night buddy came but didn’t go in, circled. Around the back only. So we threw it on safe and added a different food. He engaged it. So tonight, trap went on live. Of course we had a raccoon first which I was able to scare away, then Buddy….. Took him a few and he was taking his time. Then BOOM-
The heated bowls have had many visitors. All the furries and I even saw the birds drinking. Enjoy this video of this lil rascal getting a drink!!! He’s one of my regular’s. ❤️🩹
❤️🩹❤️🩹 This guy is one life that YOUR donations will save!!!! He will be fully vetted and given a second chance at life. He’s a young fella not more than a year. Dumped by his previous humans, he will be made whole again by our SLM family. ❤️🩹❤️🩹 He’s inside and scared right now but I will be working with him to show him, he’s not trash but a beautiful diamond that just needs some time to shine. ❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹
Just trapped this guy and brought him. He was so cold it took 15 seconds. Not sure what to do with him but for now, he’s warm in a crate.
‼️‼️FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE❄
‼️‼️URGENT WARNING: Protect Your Animals from Extreme Cold Temperatures ❄As dangerously frigid temperatures settle into the region this week, animal owners are strongly urged to take immediate action to ensure the safety and well-being of their pets and livestock.
‼️Prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures can cause serious harm, including frostbite and hypothermia, and in some cases, can be life-threatening.For Companion Animals (Dogs, Cats, etc.):
🐶 Dogs left outside in frigid weather cannot survive these conditions. Even short periods of exposure to extreme cold can be fatal for dogs, particularly smaller or short-haired breeds. It is crucial that pets are brought inside, and provided with warm, dry, and safe shelter.
🐱 While outdoor cats tend to be more resourceful, seeking shelter when necessary, they too require special care. Ensure that your outdoor cats have access to safe, warm spaces or insulated shelters to protect them from the bitter cold.
For Livestock (Including Poultry and Horses):🐴 It's not just companion animals that need protection during extreme cold. Livestock—including horses, cattle, goats, and poultry—also require special care. All livestock need a well-ventilated, dry shelter to shield them from the cold and wind. A simple windbreak or a three-sided shelter can provide much-needed protection.‼ Key tips for caring for livestock during extreme cold:
➡ Provide Adequate Shelter: Livestock must have a structural shelter with proper ventilation to avoid frostbite and cold-related illnesses. Dry bedding, such as straw, will help insulate legs and hooves from frostbite.➡ Offer Extra Food: Animals burn more calories in extreme cold to keep warm. Increase the amount of feed provided to ensure they have enough energy to maintain bod
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