This Barred owl was brought in to us after being found down along a roadside with broken metacarpals (“fingers”) on the left wing. This is the...
Cue the Jaws theme for a squirrel with a shark fin-shaped bandage! This young male Eastern Gray Squirrel was brought into care after the finder noticed...
Imagine you are cold and hungry and you come upon a buffet of your favorite snacks! How could this young Southern flying squirrel resist? Sadly, the...
This mighty owl is no match for garden netting… Eastern screech owls may not be the biggest or strongest owl, but they are masters of hiding!...
This owl was stuck is a filthy situation! Big thank you to Officer Morris of Frederick County Virginia Sheriff’s Office for going above and beyond to...
Happy Halloween Bat Week! Bat Week is an international, annual celebration designed to raise awareness about the need for bat conservation. This adult female Tri-colored Bat...
What if an owl loses an eye? This barred owl was found on the side of the road by a trucker who just happened to be...
This little patient was found dragging their right hind leg. The kind finder drove to us from Loudoun County to ensure this tiny frog (about the...
What is Imping? This first year Black Vulture was brought into care after being found down and unable to fly. Exam revealed the reason why—the flight...
Can a turtle get an ear infection? Although the weather is cooling, we are continuing to get many turtles in for care. On Saturday alone, we...
How is a juvenile dove different from other songbirds? Last week, this little one was the unfortunate victim of a cat attack. Upon admission, this patient...
Help these little guys make their long journey! In the last 2 weeks, we’ve received nine Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. Five came into care due to cat attacks,...
This bird was found on the ground, unable to stand, disoriented, and quiet. These neurologic displays are signs of West Nile Virus (WNV), a mosquito-borne virus...
Allegheny Woodrats are very uncommon patients at the Center—in fact, this is the first adult we’ve ever treated! This species is only found in rocky forested...
Northern Red-Bellied Cooter Freddy Cooter to Advocate for Turtle Conservation. In the world of wildlife conservation, each creature has its unique story to tell. In this...
West Nile Virus impacts wildlife, humans, and domestic animals. This adult Great Horned Owl was found on the ground, unable to stand, disoriented, and quiet. These...
It’s time to prep your windows—Fall Migration is already underway for some bird species! This female American Redstart is recovering in one of our supplemental oxygen...
This Snapping Turtle came to us after a fishing hook was removed from their neck. Originally, the plan was to simply evaluate the wound from where...
This large-and-in-charge Eastern Ratsnake (weighing in at a whopping 1.2kg, or about 2.6lb) unfortunately consumed not one, but TWO ceramic eggs. Ceramic eggs are often used...
Why is it a GREEN heron? This young Green Heron was brought to us after being found alone on a golf course with a possible limp....
It’s a time of year all bird rehabilitators know well—Chimney Swift season! Due to their unique natural history, Chimney Swifts have special needs in rehabilitative care....
This young Killdeer was found on the ground weak, dehydrated, and skinny, despite adults being seen in the area. It’s possible the adults abandoned the nest,...
Turtles aren’t IN their shells—they ARE their shells! This adult male Wood turtle was admitted to our hospital after being chewed on by a large dog....
Anyone Lose a Fishing Hook? This adult male Snapping Turtle came to us from Fredericksburg, VA after a suspected vehicle collision. He suffered multiple fractures to...
What to do if a fox has mange This Red Fox kit was admitted to our hospital after a witness saw it get struck by a...
When a bird breaks a bone, time is of the essence! When we receive calls about baby raptors, it is typically a situation in which they...
Is that abnormal? Give us a call to find out. This Red Fox kit was spotted in Frederick County circling and acting abnormal. Animal Control was...
Don’t try to renest these babies! This little guy came in with our first group of orphaned Virginia Opossums. Opossums are some of the only true...
You may have bunnies in your yard and not know it! This infant cottontail came to the Center with three siblings after their nest was accidentally...
This handsome Spotted Salamander came in to us after they were found walking inside a barn, dried out and looking lethargic. The finder was kind enough...
