Sunday, June 7th, we went to the wildlife sanctuary Open House. Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary (RVWS) was giving tours. We jumped at the chance. We donate monthly to this group. They do amazing work.
They sent an email, letting us know they had 3 orphaned squirrels that needed to be released. Could we help? They were having trouble finding a willing host for a release location. We jumped at the chance to make a small difference to 3 little orphaned rodents. We did this for #75, May, 2025, and he is doing well. Crumbly Acres Rehab: #75.
They have a lot of predators. Coyotes and Barred owls, for example. I dissected an owl pellet in 2017, and found the black fur of a black squirrel!
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| Crumbly Acres Rehab: #75, 2025. |
We had a tour of the different rooms, with volunteers and staff feeding orphaned animals patiently with milk in syringes. The kits grab their hands and eat for dear life. No photos, as a flash could be disturbing.
There were raccoons babies, groundhogs, bats, gray, red and black squirrels.
Lots of food and fun. They were bussing people in from the road, but since we were picking up the critters, we were granted permission to park at the facility. We don't do well in crowds.
Some, with better constitutions walked back to their cars.
Home we went.
Joe put down water and some of the bird seed they sent us home with. I rested on my laurels.
After an hour and a half, they were exploring their new tree.
The squirrels did fine. I think they were practicing, up and down the tree for awhile.
I think one left, and another a little bit later. I visited in the morning, and all was quiet. We shall see what happens.
Keep us posted.
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous photos and videos. What a terrific spot and what you do is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see rehab-ed squirrels. My son in Colorado traps the ones who get into their vegetable garden, then takes them to a woodsy area with nearby water about 10 miles away to release them. The garden has deer-proof fencing around it,quite tall, but that doesn't deter squirrels.
ReplyDeleteSo all three share the same next box?
ReplyDeleteThey are in the same box. For now. They ought to move off, the rehab tells me.
DeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful haven you have provided! YAM xx
I can't believe how many people were visiting the rehab center. You're giving them a fair shot, which is so lovely.
ReplyDeleteIt will be interesting to see if they hang around like #75 did.
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ReplyDeleteIt is great you could help with the houses. I do no like ladders.
Take care, enjoy your day!
Yikes, you got it up plenty far enough. I hope you have new Crumbly critters; after that ladder exploit, you deserve it.
ReplyDeleteYou can have some exciting times with these little critters.
ReplyDeleteYou two are certainly angels for God's creations. Hope they all get settled into he neighborhood. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteA squirrel release? I didn't even know that was a thing. Such a wonderful thing to do.
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