In Norse mythology, Freyja is the goddess of death and fertility, and is also a fierce warrior. This girl is the embodiment of that goddess in turtle form, and a true survivor. It started one Memorial Day weekend, when I was heading out to a friend's BBQ, and I get a call from a fellow… Continue reading Patient Spotlight: Freyja
If you find an injured animal, call a rehabber for help immediately! Not in a couple hours, not when you get out of work at the end of the day, not after a day or two of “wait and see”…and certainly not four full months later. That’s what the finder of this poor girl did,… Continue reading Waiting Is A Deadly Game
Claude, as named by the finders because he “clawed” his way into their garden (and their hearts) after getting hit by a car this summer, has entered today into a world with no more pain. A young adult male, only about 8 1/2 pounds, he should have had decades of life left to live. A… Continue reading Farewell Claude Magnus
It may not look like much, but this represents so much progress for this little guy. When I first took in this eastern box turtle patient, back in July, I was pretty sure he wouldn’t survive the week, nevermind recover. He had been hit by a car right on the side of his head. His… Continue reading Fragile Frankie, My Little Fighter
I started during the slow season, when there were relatively few turtles left in Pam's care. The ones that remained were either injured late in the season or their injuries were so severe that they wouldn't be recovered soon enough to be released before it got too cold out. Turtles can hibernate, but they need… Continue reading First week…feeding time!
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