Rainbow Wildlife Rescue

All Posts and Updates HERE!

2008-06-29T15:40:00.001-07:00

All new posts and updates will be shown at the Puppyeducation Blog from now on!

It is easier for me to keep it all in one place.

3 orphaned Squirrels at the Squirrel-rescue.com

2008-06-03T15:42:00.003-07:00

I have 3 squirrels at the moment. One is Jesse, came in last night, did a dive from the nest, but seems to be alright. Has a bald spot on his paw and could be fatter, is not dehydrated...but was getting there. He's about 6 weeks old and has a good appetite:

Sissy is the biggest squirrel I have ever seen! She will not stop fussing until she has eaten 30 ml of formula per feeding!

She's already 3 months old but doesn't seem to be too interested in cracking nuts. I wanted to release her this Saturday with the girl scouts as we did last week with another squirrel. I had taken Sissy along, because she WAS cracking nuts and being all ready, but when I put her on the tree, she came back, jumped all over the girls (to their delight) and was nibbling on their fingers.

I let them play with her for a couple of minutes as long as Sissy didn't appear to be in distress. I figured hands-on experience can't hurt the girls..and look at their faces: http://www.squirrel-rescue.com/girlscouts/

Now Sissy re-gressed and is being all baby again, maybe because the squirrel we released was a bit older and the one she's with now is a bit younger. Easily influenced? lol

Maybe I misjudged her age too because she's so big. We'll see when she's ready.

Here's Shalu (that's Indian for 'beloved one" I was told):

And here's Sissy..she doesn't look that big in the picture, but she weighs twice as much as Shalu, at least, haven't weighed her in a while, she won't sit still anymore lol:

Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit - looking for Volunteers

2008-05-19T15:09:00.003-07:00

It's here! The wildlife rehabilitation permit is finally here! From now on I can accept all mammals except fawns, foxes or coyotes, or endangered species. Next year, providing I find volunteers to help me, I am aiming for the federal migratory bird permit as well.

Currently I am looking for animal lovers in the Stephenville, Texas area, that are willing to get involved with the local wildlife rescue efforts and start building the Board of Directors.

Here is what I have in mind, my ideas and goals:

The Rainbow Wildlife Rescue has already non-profit status, but no 501(c) (3) recognition. This is something that is also on the goal list for next year.

I need people that are capable of building a couple of simple aviaries and a shed, once we have the material, as well as bird and squirrel houses and cages.

I also need somebody creative with good PR skills that can handle fundraisers and organize such events, locally as well as online, because I do not have the time for that.

And I need somebody for emergencies that can physically assist me with an injured animal if needed.

If you are interested, Email me!

Live Squirrel Cam!

2008-05-17T08:58:00.001-07:00

40 animals seized in Stephenville, Texas

2008-04-24T05:40:00.001-07:00

40 animals seized

Woman assaults animal control officer

By AMANDA KIMBLE
Published: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 1:12 PM CDT
Source: http://www.empiretribune.com/articles/2008/04/22/news/doc480e1dd6b12e1240930308.txt

Eighteen dogs, 11 puppies and 11 cats were seized from a home in the 800 block of Paddock Street Saturday. The owner of the animals was arrested and booked into the Erath County Jail after she refused to cooperate with law enforcement officials and allegedly attacked a city code enforcement officer.

Iris Jean Edwards, 59, was arrested for assault of a public servant, a third degree felony punishable by a maximum fine of $10,000 and two to 10 years in jail. She was also charged with interfering with public duties, a class B misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum fine of $2,000 and up to 180 days in jail.

Edwards was released from custody Sunday after posting a $5,000 bond for the assault charge and $1,000 for interfering with duties.

According to Police Chief Roy Halsell, Edwards was arrested after authorities received a call reporting that a dead dog was in the street in a neighborhood near her home. When animal control officer Frank Morecock responded, eight dogs were seen roaming in the immediate area. When asked about the dogs’ owner, neighbors pointed in the direction of Edwards’ home.

Halsell said when Morecock went to Edwards’ residence, she began throwing the animals inside of the house. Morecock explained that city ordinance states that only three dogs are allowed within city limits and she would have to relinquish five of the dogs to be in compliance. Edwards refused and the code officer requested assistance from the Stephenville Police Department.

Due to Edwards’ continued refusal to cooperate, a seizure order was obtained from Judge Shawnee Bass, which allowed officers to enter the property and take control of the animals. When presented with the order, Edwards punched Morecock in the chest, arm and face.

Upon entering the home, officers were faced with conditions unfit for animal or human inhabitance.

“There was a horribly strong odor in the home. Feces were everywhere. The dogs were thin and drawn, obviously underfed. They were covered in fleas and mange and some were even running a fever,” Halsell said. “Closed in one room of the home were 18 barking dogs, living in their own excrement. Officers found a pit bull locked in a pantry or small closet. Officers also found 11 puppies and 11 cats which were underfed and covered in mange.”

Halsell also said that once inside the home, Morecock was attacked by a fearful feline.

Perhaps more shocking was the dead dog found inside the home and the skulls of four dead animals littering the yard outside the residence.

All 40 animals were taken from the home and moved to the Erath County Humane Society where they remained Monday morning. Shelter manager Judy Hallmark said she was present when the animals were removed from the home and conditions at the residence were unimaginable.

“The bad thing is, in cases like this, the people involved think they are somehow helping the animals,” Hallmark said. “They tell themselves if they bring them to the shelter, they will be killed. The truth is, the conditions they were living in are far more cruel.”

Hallmark said overcrowding has become a bigger issue with the additional 40 animals.

“We can feed the animals, that is not a problem,” Hallmark said. “The problem is we have nowhere to put them.”

While the fate of their owner is uncertain, the fate of the animals is now in the hands of the shelter. Hallmark said that due to their condition, many would have to be euthanized.

“There are a few of them that we will be able to save, Hallmark said. “Sadly, the rest will never have a chance to be adopted.”

The judge said that a hearing would decide if Edwards could be reunited with some of the animals.

“If it is determined that she can care for the animals, she could be able to get back the number of animals that the ordinance allows,” Bass said.

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If you want to help and donate and/or adopt an animal in and around Erath County, the following links are a way to start!

Erath County Humane Society:

http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/TX1178.html

http://search.petfinder.com/shelterS...elterid=TX1178

http://www.erath.net/humane/

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2007-12-26T16:49:00.001-08:00

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