What to do about Mange: This Red Fox was brought to us after being found extremely weak, with significant fur loss and crusted, irritated skin. The...
A Tragic but Preventable Loss: These two immature bald eagles were found together in Stafford County, VA, just a few weeks ago. At first, they showed...
The largest bat in Virginia! With the recent warm weather, we’ve been busy returning many otherwise-healthy patients back to their natural habitats—including some of our overwintering...
Only you can prevent “Finch Eye Disease.” This American Goldfinch patient came to the Center suffering from Mycoplasmosis, or “Finch Eye Disease.” Over the past two...
A Feisty Mama’s Incredible Comeback This Virginia opossum faced a terrifying ordeal but proved just how tough wildlife can be. She came to us after a...
The Most Common Rodent You Never See! This Southern Flying Squirrel was brought in for care after a homeowner found the animal being attacked by their...
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Update A Canada Goose from Fredericksburg, VA was recently admitted with severe neurological symptoms, including head tremors, incoordination, and respiratory distress—hallmark...
Stuck in a Sticky Situation! Glue traps don’t just catch insects and mice—they can be a serious hazard for all kinds of wildlife. This raccoon found...
Let’s set the record straight about venomous snakes! This stunning Eastern copperhead came to us in poor condition—emaciated, dehydrated, and with severe inflammation in their gums...
Seeing with One Eye, Hearing with Two This owl was initially found down on New Year’s Eve in Petersburg, Virginia, and was first taken to Richmond...
Critical Case of Lead Poisoning This adult Bald Eagle from Stafford County was found grounded and unable to fly. The finder observed the eagle feeding on...
Let’s start 2025 with a resolution to keep wildlife safe. Meet our first patient of 2025—a silver-haired bat, named for the striking silver tips on its...
This Great Horned Owl was found mid-November, down and unable to fly, at Manassas National Battlefield Park. After being rescued by one of the park’s amazing...
This week’s featured patient represents just how far we’ve come as an organization. Patient 24-3838, a male Northern Cardinal, is the 3,838th patient we’ve admitted this...
Why is this still allowed to poison our wildlife? This adult Bald Eagle was brought to us through the combined efforts of Loudoun County Animal Services...
This week, we’re spotlighting a serious issue affecting many of our current patients: vehicle collisions. Over the past month, more than a dozen raptors of different...
This Red-tailed Hawk was rescued by Richmond Wildlife Center after being struck by a vehicle in Henrico, VA. A fracture of the left humerus was found...
Thanks to your incredible generosity, we not only met but exceeded our Giving Tuesday goal of $20,000! We’re so grateful for your support, which empowers us...
With Thanksgiving on the horizon, let’s talk about an often underappreciated “turkey” of the avian world: the Turkey Vulture! These remarkable scavengers play an essential role...
We are excited to introduce Bramble, a young great horned owl who is beginning his new chapter as an ambassador at our Center. Bramble’s story is...
This beautiful adult Red-tailed Hawk came to us from Loudoun County after being found entangled in thick nylon netting that was protecting backyard poultry. The chicken...
What do you call a frog with three legs? A hoppy patient! This 3-gram Green Treefrog was brought to the Center by a concerned citizen who...
This Barred Owl was lucky to be found after getting stuck to a large glue board that was put down to catch rats. Of course, this...
The difference oxygen and anti-inflammatories can make! This Blue-headed Vireo is a great example of why window-struck birds NEED to receive prompt medical attention. On intake...
In the last 30 days, 71 of the 346 animals brought in to us for care have been box turtles. That means 21% of our intakes...
This handsome bald eagle was rescued by a Good Samaritan who observed the bird crash to the ground after attempting to fly out of a tree....
This poor eastern copperhead was brought in yesterday after the homeowner found the snake stuck in some mesh garden netting. Knowing that without proper care this...
Fungal Disease Awareness Week continues with Snake Fungal Disease (SFD)! Lesions like those seen on the eastern ratsnake patient above are the most common sign of...
This Tricolored Bat is a state endangered species in Virginia and we are thrilled that we were able to get this individual back out to the...
This Groundhog was admitted after a vehicle collision left her with exposed small intestines that had herniated through the left abdominal wall. Herniations are quite common...