Little Rascals Wildlife Rescue

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Introducing:Tinker Bell & Peter Pan!! These siblings were found by a local samaritan after a cow had trampled them in hi...
07/29/2026

Introducing:Tinker Bell & Peter Pan!! These siblings were found by a local samaritan after a cow had trampled them in his field. While they had good intentions, their finder lacked the knowledge and resources of experienced rehabbers and these guys paid the price. By the time they got in touch with us, the siblings had developed severe GI symptoms from insufficient diet and lacking stimulation for bathroom use. This is why we emphasize the importance of contacting local rescue services before attempting care for wild animals! Since then, they have received necessary treatments and made a full recovery.

Being in the same age-group as another LRWR litter, we were able to introduce Tink and Pan, where they’ve been adopted as siblings. This benefits all the kits from increased opportunities to explore their physical and social boundaries with p*ers.

While they’re roughly the same age, you may have noticed Tink’s significantly smaller than the others. Our veterinarian diagnosed her with dwarfism, meaning she’ll only grow to about half the size of a normal adult raccoon. We’re unsure if this condition is due to a birth defect or poor nutrition in infancy.. Either way she doesn’t let it hold her back!

Initially, Tink did tend to be targeted by her much larger siblings in play fight sessions-observed in slide 4. However, we quickly learned she required no human intervention. When things get too rough, she’s been able to make it known play time is over by reacting more forcefully(her adopted brother Bandit has the scratches to prove it! Don’t worry, they weren’t serious=). Luckily, her siblings got the message and have remained respectful during exchanges, never pushing too far.

We’ve even noted Tink using her small stature to her advantage. Moving faster and being more nimble enables her to easily escape unwanted interactions and gain access to resources before the others. In nature, her size allows her to fit in shelters and food sources where a normal raccoon may struggle. Subsequently, Tink is on track to be released with her litter. In coming weeks, we plan to move everyone to an outdoor enclosure full-time, in preparation for their return to the wild.

07/26/2026

We’ve been busy here at LRWR and unfortunately have to go on temporary intake hold until the third week of August.

We are very low on food, p*e pads, wet wipes, paper towel, and formula so we have to make sure we can take care of our current littles until taking on more.

Here are some updates! Broken leg baby is undergoing surgery as we speak thanks to some local rescues that have been kind enough to do a temporary transfer until we have our own surgical suite.

The baby in the second video was saved by animal control from an animal hoard. He is underweight and exhibiting domesticated behavior but is young enough for us to fix this.

If you brought us babies in the early months (March/April), they are going to be released this month!

If you’d like to support us, we could use the help. We are low on supplies requiring us to go on a temporary intake hold.

LRWR would like to extend the warmest of welcomes to our newest intake oculus. This is one lucky girl. She came to us on...
07/18/2026

LRWR would like to extend the warmest of welcomes to our newest intake oculus. This is one lucky girl. She came to us on deaths door, not an inch of fur was without fly strike or maggots. We don’t quite know why she’s missing an eye, as the socket is well healed and healthy. Possibly born without, giving her a constant winky face that’s hard not to love 😉

She made it past rehydration, and now we are working on getting her weight back to normal. Energy is slowly improving.

We are low on vaccines, p*e pads, and formula! If you’d like to support us, please follow the links in our description

07/14/2026

Just like humans and pets, extreme heat can impact wildlife. So as temperatures rise this summer, here are a few different ways you can help the animals in your yard:
• Offering shady areas to rest ((setting up a temporary shelter for animals to escape the sun allows a brief respite from the heat))
• Mowing the yard less ((not only is this better for your grass in high temps, it also provides wildlife with natural shade and protection from the elements))
• Adding natural water sources ((if you’ve ever considered installing a water feature, LRWR approves! A wildlife pond with plants naturally filters its own water, reducing the risk of spreading disease while simultaneously increasing biodiversity and pollination in your yard. In the heat, it also gives animals access to much needed hydration and birds a place to bathe, helping regulate their body temperatures))
• Watching for signs of severe heat stroke ((while extreme temperatures may make us all a little more sluggish, there are some ways to help you identify if an animal requires immediate medical attention. For example, splooting can be a natural way for mammals to attempt cooling down. However, if the animal begins showing signs of excessive panting or severe lethargy and confusion, you should contact your local wildlife rescue right away to receive further instruction))

But in case you’re still not quite convinced, here are some of our little rascals beating the heat in the cutest ways possible!

**LRWR relies on donations for its continued operation, if you’re able to give to our cause please follow the links in our bio.**

07/11/2026

LRWR rescue of the day: Thank you Brandon Hool (a licensed sub-volunteer) for going to help this juvenile raccoon.

This healthy baby and his mom frequent a dumpster where a wonderful woman saw this raccoon with a thick plastic lid around his neck. She monitored for a few days and realized it wouldn’t come off on its own.

This raccoon is not done growing, keeping this on would result in slow suffocation or injury around the neck.

Brandon was able to get the plastic off and remove the baby from the dumpster to reunite with his mom!

Please cut your garbage if there is risk of strangulation. (Soda rings, lids with large holes, etc.) and protect your native wildlife!

Ps- recycle 😉

07/10/2026

Attention 🦝🐾🦝🐾🦝🐾 Lovers

A little update on the recent intakes from the past two weeks. Everyone is doing very well and many have made it past quarantine, which means they're enjoying the feeling of family again! 🐾 🦝 💗

We still have two singles in quarantine, but they're still getting plenty of play time until they can moved with the others.

Many have reached out asking how to help and currently the best way is to donate FOOD!

We are in desperate need of puppy and dog kibble and Fox Valley formula.

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🐾 🦝 Additional videos in the comments 🦝 🐾

Buckwheat: ‘Quick, what’s the number for 9–1-1!?’ Sometimes working in wildlife rehab can feel like being in a constant ...
07/08/2026

Buckwheat: ‘Quick, what’s the number for 9–1-1!?’

Sometimes working in wildlife rehab can feel like being in a constant state of emergency. Every time you put out one fire, another two have already started.. But as Buckwheat from the original Little Rascals taught us, it’s important to be prepared for any situation and stay pliable in our approaches.

Although it’s certainly a hectic life we choose to live, not all of it’s bad! Occasionally the issue is as simple as adjusting the way a baby is fed formula to ensure it receives proper nutrition, like you see when two of our raccoons are eating on their backs in the second video. While LRWR’s observed feeding technique allows kits to eat as naturally as possible, these guys just weren’t latching correctly using our standard methods. Luckily, their rehabber spotted the problem early on. He was able to reassess and alter their treatment plans appropriately, allowing them to catch up with their siblings.

So as we learn to embrace the madness, please enjoy a brief snippet of our everyday chaos ((Don’t worry, Luke was alright!!))

**LRWR relies on donations for our continued operation, if you’re able to give to our cause please follow the links in our bio.**

07/04/2026

Yesterday LRWR was involved in a life and death situation for not only this raccoon, but her babies.

She got stuck in a storm drain, likely trying to find a food and water source to sustain her and her young in this heat.

She was incredibly swollen. LRWR sedated her, put ice on her face to reduce swelling, and provided medication to help with the pain and inflammation.

After a while, we were able to get her out. However, she stopped breathing during the extraction. We were able to get her breathing again, but had to make the difficult decision to intake her for the night for support and observation.

This morning, after meds, fluids, and a good meal, she was ready to return to her babies. Which is exactly what we set out to do.

Good luck out there mama!

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