We support Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary (RVWS). This is where our Squirrel came from, still named #75. We drove to RVWS in May, took the box, with #75 inside, and put it on the tree. [Crumbly Acres Rehab: #75] I've spotted him from time-to-time. He's been closer to his box as the cold moved in.
We've release some over the years, all rehabilitated after getting hurt or abandoned:
- Sept., 2016, there was a 4-raccoon release .
- Sept. 21, 2017, we released 8 raccoons and 3 skunks!
- In October, 2019, we released 4 raccoons, Mary Kate & Ashley, as well as Taco & Burrito.
I learned a lot from their video! Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
They arrived:
We haven't seen them since! Dispersed to the forest to find grub, berries, and sanctuary from ice, rain, wind, and snow.
I've three more: Video #2, and Video #3 (one had a short tail) and Video #4, videos from them exploring the forest.
Saturday's Critters # 618 < = visit more critters at Eileen's blog.
Good for them and you and the critters too.
ReplyDeleteHow cool is that?!?!? I do not think we have anything like that in our area. So nice of you to release those critters in your area and give them a home to roam around.
ReplyDeleteOh they look so healthy. Ready for winter in the woods! Big thanks for all the videos!
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteA special gift to be able to share with nature like this! YAM xx
Wow, it is great you were able to released all these animals.
ReplyDeleteSome of those raccoons look huge. Great photos.
Thank you for linking up and sharing your critters and post. Take care, have a great weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
How wonderful that they have your woods to settle into. They look all furry and ready for winter.
ReplyDeleteWhat a heartwarming post. It is wonderful that you consistently support the Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary and provide such a safe space for these animals to be released.
ReplyDeleteIt must be so satisfying to see animals you have helped, like your squirrel #75, adapt back to the wild. That image of the recently released raccoons all clustered together before running off into the forest is quite a sight. They certainly seemed ready to enjoy the grub and berries.
The work you do to give them a second chance at life and sanctuary is truly admirable. Thanks for sharing the videos of them exploring.
Do they have tags, And do the wildlife people come to check up every so often? Beautiful little fellows.
ReplyDeleteLooks like fun in seeing the critters scatter. I hope they all do well.
ReplyDelete#75 just looks so stunning with his black fur. We just have boring brown squirrels around my apartment. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteI love that you help the wildlife around there.
ReplyDeleteRaccoons are fun to watch. I've enjoyed your post and all the critters you have right there to photograph!
ReplyDeleteReleases are exciting.
ReplyDeleteSo nice! I once saves some motherless squirrel babies.
ReplyDeleteAww what a lovely post :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
They seem friendlier with people than I would have expected them to be. It is generous of you to let all these animals be released on your property, and to be sure they survive okay. Watched all four videos. Quite a beautiful area where you live.
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