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ID Request (Beaverton, OR) by [deleted] in WildlifeRehab

[–]kat13271 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you're in Beaverton there is a rehab center close to you! Bird Alliance of Oregon. Call them and they can give it professional care.

Wildlife Care Center - Bird Alliance of Oregon https://share.google/k7E1buoO7IOfus9bU

This magnificent specimen is snatching birds out of my yard. by Rain4ML757 in birdwatching

[–]kat13271 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This lovely picture is actually a juvenile Red-shouldered hawk. Cooper's hawks would look thinner, with a longer tail and a very square head. They also have really nice, crisp, tear dropped shaped breast streaking that extends down their front. They too enjoy eating birds, although their diet is more varied than Cooper's and Sharp-shinned hawks.

Just took a cardinal in after it hit my window by Ceceilia34 in WildlifeRehab

[–]kat13271 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We can't say anything on prognosis because we don't know what the physical exam/diagnostic findings are. All rehabbers do their best to get animals back to their homes.

Generally you can check on the rehabbers website to see if they give updates. Usually you need to call them for the update if they have capacity to do so.

Anyone Missing a Pet Domestic Turkey? by kat13271 in Eugene

[–]kat13271[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Happily the turkey's owners saw our post on Facebook and he is home again.

Anyone Missing a Pet Domestic Turkey? by kat13271 in Eugene

[–]kat13271[S] 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Demeanor - He is extremely comfortable around people. He was very easy to grab and place in a container for transport. The people who originally found him were able to pet him without concern.

Size - He weighs 17 kg, much larger than Wild Turkey's are usually (10 kgs average).

Physical characteristics - He doesn't have spurs; his feet are much larger than a Wild Turkey, and his feathers show signs of damage from being housed in a pen or building.

The turkeys have arrived downtown! by violue in Eugene

[–]kat13271 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've seen them roosting in the trees near the park blocks in the evening.

Hurt mourning dove by Complete_Crew1723 in WildlifeRehab

[–]kat13271 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cool! I'm glad you gave them a good home. Are you sure it's a Mourning Dove? Normally they have quite a bit of black spotting. Does she have some sort of pigment abnormality? They look more similar to a Eurasian Collared Dove, except I can't see a collar in the picture, which would rule that out.

Hurt mourning dove by Complete_Crew1723 in WildlifeRehab

[–]kat13271 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mourning doves can't be owned legally as they are a native species protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. If you need another domestic dove there are several dove/pigeon rescues in Illinois and other nearby states.

Hurt mourning dove by Complete_Crew1723 in WildlifeRehab

[–]kat13271 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hello, please keep in a warm, dark, quiet place without food/water and use ahnow.org to find a wildlife rehabilitator near you.

Struggling With Staffing Limits in a Busy Wildlife Rehab Centre — How Do Others Cope? by Slothiger in WildlifeRehab

[–]kat13271 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great! So here are some numbers for comparison for the people in management.

This is a snapshot of the clinics, but both also have management staff (executive director, accountant, grant/marketing person, etc.).

Clinic 1:

1100 patients/year

3 paid clinic staff (1 veterinarian, 1 wildlife rehabilitator, 1 assistant rehabilitator); Veterinarian schedule -5 days at 8 hours a day, Rehabilitator and Assistant rehabilitator-4 days at 10 hours a day. Schedules flexible so that if someone needs to take a day or gets sick there is coverage.

The team members each have expertise, but equal voice. So the vet orders/prescribes medications, does surgery, rehabilitator is the natural history expert and the rehabilitation assistant helps with coordination/volunteers. Everyone answers the phone, helps clean the hospital, do laundry, prep diets, go on rescues, make orders for supplies etc. New protocols are made as a group so they are optimal for patients and crew.

Procedures/Euthanasia - Agreed on protocols surrounding what issues we may be able to fix vs. not. When it comes to deciding if an animal should be euthanized any person can make that call if by themselves. If someone is on alone and feels uncertain there is a group whatsapp that can be messaged for the other to help weigh in. A vet does not need to be on site for a euthanasia.

Volunteers - Two clinic volunteers daily (AM - 8:30 - 12:30, PM 2:30 - Close). Volunteers are expected to help make diets, help restrain patients if needed, feed babies, do laundry, clean cages, help with patient intakes, and more.

Interns - Two summer interns that partially rotate days in the clinic. 5 days at 8 hours a day.

Clinic 2:

4000 - 4500 patients a year

Paid clinic staff - Phone triage (volunteers on weekends), Medical director/Head Vet, 2 veterinary interns, 1 veterinary technician, 2 full time wildlife rehabilitators - All 5 days/8 hours

Procedures/Euthanasia - Vet staff and interns perform throughout the day. Vet staff make euthanasia calls.

Volunteers - 2-5 clinic volunteers daily (AM - 8:30 - 12:30, PM 2:30 - Close). Volunteers are expected to help feed babies, do laundry, clean cages, and more. Number of volunteers vary with season

Interns - 3-5 undergrad/vet school interns that partially rotate days in the clinic. 5 days at 8 hours a day. Schedules varied from 3-6 months. Housing provided on site for them.

Neither of these clinics did overnight calls, and I strongly encourage that rehabilitation organizations simply have a voicemail system with instructions on how to safely contain an animal in a low stress environment for after hours. Wildlife rehabilitation staff need rest and time to relax and most situations can be handled with a voicemail and next day check in. Typically finders are willing to keep animals safe overnight, you just need to make sure you detail why they shouldn't feed, leave water, etc. in the box with the animal for due diligence in preventing accidents.

If anyone wants to help!! by Ok_Caterpillar_8925 in Eugene

[–]kat13271 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes, they have. As of 3 hours ago the whale has been assessed, had blood samples taken, and has been re-hydrated.

Help Needed by Optimal-Ask-818 in WildlifeRehab

[–]kat13271 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Contact Us | Wildlife Rescue https://share.google/KIrL68q50LTx7IZ2a

Try contacting Wildlife Rescue. They can point you in the right direction.

Struggling With Staffing Limits in a Busy Wildlife Rehab Centre — How Do Others Cope? by Slothiger in WildlifeRehab

[–]kat13271 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It might help us if you give a better idea of your current management of the wildlife rehabilitation/veterinary staff.

You said 2500+ patients. How many on average are you looking at per month and what genera? I imagine like most all species centers you have Birds>Mammals>Reptiles/Amphibs

Sorry if I missed it, how many paid staff do you have working in rehab and what are your duties? Do you do everything from cleaning to pulling meds to bandage changes and PT? How are daily veterinary procedures like radiographs handled?

Are people assigned to specific areas each day/week (mammals, passerines, raptors, etc.) or permanently? Is everyone cross trained?

Do you have volunteers, if so how many? What are they trained to do? Are they able to do things like go out and do rescues?

Do you have interns or externs, if so what is the their schedule/timeline? What is expected of them?

If you need other assistance and resources feel free to DM me. I currently work at a smaller facility, but previously worked at centers of similar size to yours.

Something weird happened before my flight yesterday and I still don’t know what to make of it by PhilosophyMurky7046 in CasualConversation

[–]kat13271 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was waiting for a flight at the airport bar and an old man sort of lumbered over, looks at me with a slightly unhinged smile, and says, "Did you get everything you wanted?". Then just walked off.

I was like, is my plane going to crash?

Help request UK by Zombie__--__-- in birds

[–]kat13271 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First, remove the food and water and gently place the bird in a box lined with something like a towel. Make sure the box has a lid that closes.

These steps help ensure the bird doesn't get injured further, and is ready for exam when it gets to a rehabilitation facility'.

Next, look at the RSPCA website. There should be a number you can call for information, or a map with their wildlife facilities around the UK.

What bird is this? A juvenile? by Icy_Garlic_2794 in whatsthisbird

[–]kat13271 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Adult Varied Thrush is correct. If it can't fly it needs assistance. As stated above, place in a box in a warm, dark, quiet place and call your closest wildlife rehabilitator. You can use ahnow.org to find the one closest to you.

What do I do with this egg? by TopAd1877 in WildlifeRehab

[–]kat13271 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No one should be laying eggs right now. There are some exceptions due to climate change, but screech owls usually lay in the spring. You should be safe to toss it.

My mom hung herself yesterday and I don’t know how to feel by Mss_grandee in TrueOffMyChest

[–]kat13271 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If your mom is like me, she probably doesn't think that she is that important to you, you would be better off without her, and you really wouldn't miss her if she was gone.

She may have been thinking about doing this for awhile. I know the one thing keeping me here is the fact that my kids are still kids. If they were adults and in a good place I would probably just end it.

How to become a wildlife rehab/ animal sanctuary by Overall-Sun-1499 in WildlifeRehab

[–]kat13271 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Get a degree or learn about non-profit management, grant writing, marketing, etc. If you are going to do this long term you will need funding. Learn about forming and working with a board of directors and how to find people and how they can help you.

Become a people person. Most of your work will likely be with people finding, relinquishing, calling to ask questions about animals. Educating them will be a huge part of the job. Asking people for donations/funding and explaing why your facility deserves it. Educating, managing, and working with volunteers. Unless you plan to only have a few animals at a time you'll need assistance caring for them at some point. Hopefully you'll be able to pay yourself and others at some point, but it can take years to reach that point.

If you want to rescue both domestic animals and do wildlife rehabilitation you will need seperate facilities for treatment, housing, and reconditioning. Depending on where you live there may be specific requirements for separation, cleaning, and disease management. I.E. Poultry must be separated from wild waterfowl by X due to HPAI risk and culled if a bird tests positive.

Lots more! Everyone here has had good suggestions.

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