Second Nature Wildlife Rehabilitation

09/28/2023

Jack and Diane stayed home today in the “big kid cage.”They’re getting a little too big to tote around back-and-forth to work! They enjoy climbing and stretching their legs on the soft stuffed animals.

09/27/2023

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09/26/2023

Newest Little Intake. Fortunately, he’s a good little eater! 💛

09/14/2023

“A little ditty, about Jack and Diane…”

Follow their progress here! 🥰

03/26/2023

Pre-release weekend! Pretty soon they’ll be wild and free! 😍

01/25/2023

Baby season is right around the corner. Please help keep the wilds in the wild - and out of unnecessary rehab care. 🥰

PUBLIC SQUIRREL ANNOUNCEMENT: Even though it's cold outside, squirrels are breeding, and some squirrels are pregnant. (Yes, you have read this correctly.) We have received neonatal Eastern Gray Squirrels at Wild Care as early as February 10th one year, though most of our squirrel babies arrive in March.

PLEASE HELP US TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF ORPHANED SQUIRRELS THIS SEASON, by following these simple steps:

-If you have a car or a piece of machinery that has not been moved for a while - open the hood, or move the vehicle frequently, to discourage squirrels and other rodents from nesting. Rodents do not want to move into a home that is unpredictable and "unsafe". (This goes for lawnmowers and grills too!) If there is already a nest under the hood, call us. We can provide tips for encouraging momma squirrel to move her young. 508-240-2255.

-Dead trees and snags. Eastern Gray Squirrels will nest in tree cavities, but also build large round nests of dead leaves. If you must trim or remove trees this winter, please check carefully to ensure that they are not inhabited by squirrels, owls, or other roosting birds. Call us for advice. 508-240-2255. No dead tree is ever really dead. Save a tree, save a life!

-If you find a squirrel nest on the ground with babies in it, place them into a shoebox with gloved hands, and provide a heating aid. Do not give them food or water. Note where the nest fell, and watch for activity from momma squirrel. Please call us. 508-240-2255. Eastern Gray Squirrels build SEVERAL nests, and we can often reunite them with their young. Squirrels are very attentive mothers.

(Archive photo 2020)

10/10/2022

I’m SO lucky to have someone who supports my wildlife rehab! He builds cages and nest boxes and winterized a shed.
What a guy! 🥰.

09/29/2022

Finding a healthy veggie that they all enjoy can be a challenge. But they ALL seem to love Napa Cabbage.
And Hoda doesn’t appreciate hers being taken away from her!