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US Wild Animal Rescue Database: Animal Help Now

International Wildlife Rescues: RescueShelter.com

Australia Rescue Help: WIRES

Germany-Austria-Switzerland-Italy Wild Bird Rescue: wildvogelhilfe.org

If you find an injured owl:

Note your exact location so the owl can be released back where it came from. Contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitation specialist to get correct advice and immediate assistance.

Minimize stress for the owl. If you can catch it, toss a towel or sweater over it and get it in a cardboard box or pet carrier. It should have room to be comfortable but not so much it can panic and injure itself. If you can’t catch it, keep people and animals away until help can come.

Do not give food or water! If you feed them the wrong thing or give them water improperly, you can accidentally kill them. It can also cause problems if they require anesthesia once help arrives, complicating procedures and costing valuable time.

If it is a baby owl, and it looks safe and uninjured, leave it be. Time on the ground is part of their growing up. They can fly to some extent and climb trees. If animals or people are nearby, put it up on a branch so it’s safe. If it’s injured, follow the above advice.

For more detailed help, see the OwlPages Rescue page.

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From Cape Ann Wildlife

Some of vou may remember this sweet little Screech Owlet that came through a while back. He'd been found grounded in someone's yard after a cat attack and spent some time resting up in Erin's care. We're excited to report that he's made a full recovery, has been federally banded and was released back with his family. Big thanks to all who helped make his recovery and reunion a success! Enjoy these wonderful photos by : René Meuse of our little friends big day and special thanks to Jesse Brad for banding him for us!

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[–] Nima@leminal.space 4 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

the firefighter? he seems fine.

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

And he is - it's just that I almost scrolled by because I expected it to be some corrupt police story at first glance.

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

The guy is much more apparent than the owl, especially during scrolling.

I debated which photo to use for the leading image. I chose this one as we've had people like the wife from the Owl Rescue Centre get featured, so I thought I'd highlight the nice young guy since we usually get more young ladies in the photos. Gotten even things out when I can! 😜

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I thought his expression was rather harmless and we occasionally get some photos of nice ladies, and I wanted the fellas to be represented some too!

The way he is clutching the floofed up owl is also funny/cute.

[–] Nima@leminal.space 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

absolutely agree! i think a man holding an owl is quite a beautiful site. whether he's tatted or not! =D

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

With my looks and where I live, I get mistaken for a MAGA type a lot by strangers, which I am most certainly not. It's important we focus on actions, not looks!