Hare of the Dog, Inc Wildlife

09/08/2026

These two red squirrels lost their mom when a bunch of trees were removed near a doggy daycare. Going near dogs was a huge risk but finding some great animal lovers that work there was definitely the right choice!

They’re doing wonderfully getting bigger and healthier each day. Thank you to the staff at A Dog’s World Unleashed

09/07/2026

You can’t kill your way to safe livestock🐓
The hawk snuck into the run somehow and then couldn’t find his way out.
He panicked when he saw me and got (somewhat) caught in the netting that covers the run. All the chickens ran to the safety of their coop and I collected the hawk.
We don’t rehab birds of prey but he didn’t need us anyway. He was strong and healthy so immediately released him.
Mission accomplished, back to feeding the baby squirrels!

08/21/2026

If I smell like skunk at work tomorrow, mind ya business!

But seriously I’m so thankful to the family in Duxbury that contacted me about a skunk caught in their lacrosse net. This little one had dug quite a hole trying to make his way out but he was otherwise in very good condition. We carefully trimmed him out and let him run home right before the rains came.

Edit: it autocorrected netting to betting multiple times. Guess my phone thinks I have a gambling addiction.

08/15/2026

Plant natives for all wildlife
Let wildlife eat your garden
Watch the magic

08/05/2026

Make your 8 year old and 80 year old self proud.
Time to release some raccoons 🦝

08/02/2026

Ya know, probably after release (which might even be tonight🦨)

07/18/2026

Our raccoons are getting used to the idea of being wild. They’re becoming very cautious of me and comfortable in the world. Release time will be before we know it!
It’s a great reminder to be still and quiet and just observe nature. You were designed to see trees and water and plants. Make time for it each day.

07/16/2026

Ever sit by your tiny koi pond and watch a couple of birds take a bath? I highly recommend it for your mental health. Turn the sound up for your own tiny moment of zen now.

Here’s a few things we do to ensure our yard is a useful part of nature:
💧Lots of small water sources (with mosquito dunks)
🐛no pesticides (we want plenty of baby bird food)
🐞 we let the good bugs fight the bad ones
🌱we replace invasive plants with native ones
🍎we plant food for all to share
When there’s enough food for everyone we don’t get mad when someone takes a nibble.

07/13/2026

Thank you to Wildlife Rehabilitators' Association of Massachusetts - WRAM for sharing rehabber spotlights💕 I love the idea of educating people about what rehabbers do and why. Can’t wait to see some others!

REHABBER SPOTLIGHT - Mariel McCann

Every wildlife rehabilitator has a story. Through this series, we're celebrating the dedicated people behind wildlife rehabilitation in Massachusetts and sharing the passion, knowledge, and experiences that brought them here.
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This week, we're excited to introduce Mariel McCann of Hare of the Dog, Inc Wildlife, a nonprofit wildlife rescue based in Pembroke, Massachusetts.

Mariel balances a full-time career as a veterinary technician and hospital manager while caring for 100–200 wild mammals each year. She primarily rehabs raccoons, but she's especially fond of injured adult mammals ("the grouchier, the better!" she says). She recently expanded her rehabilitation facility with a dedicated outdoor rehab building, allowing her to begin accepting skunks as well. The new space has already been put to good use, and she's continuing to fundraise to help make the project possible.

When asked what advice she'd give the public, Mariel's answer wasn't about wildlife at all, it was about the future of wildlife rehabilitation.

"If you've ever thought about becoming a wildlife rehabilitator... do it!"

Massachusetts is always in need of more licensed rehabilitators. Even if your goal is simply to learn more about wildlife and help your community by providing accurate information, every new rehabber strengthens the network of care available to our state's wildlife.

Outside of rehab, Mariel keeps busy with what she describes as "way too many hobbies," including gardening, beekeeping, reef keeping, fish ponds, and a love of awesome cars.

Thank you, Mariel, for everything you do for Massachusetts wildlife!
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Wildlife rehabilitation is powered by people.

Massachusetts' licensed wildlife rehabilitators are state-permitted volunteers who receive no direct state or federal funding for the wildlife in their care. Every rescued animal represents countless hours of dedication, expertise, and compassion from the rehabilitators who care for them, made possible with the support of their communities.

To learn more about Mariel's work and to support her wildlife rehabilitation efforts, be sure to follow along on Facebook and Instagram - Hare of the Dog, Inc WildlifeHare of the Dog, Inc Wildlife