12/24/2025
✨ It was anyone’s guess what Utah Wildlife Foundation’s very first patient would be! Our founders were betting on an owl, maybe an American robin, or even a Cooper’s Hawk. But the winner was a tiny surprise! 🦆
Meet "Cutie Duck", a lone mallard duckling rescued by a young hero who gave her the sweetest name. Not long after, patient #2 waddled in, "Lemons"! Her rescue was a bit more dramatic: swept away by a river, clinging to a branch, and saved by another brave soul who jumped in to bring her to safety.
These two ducklings quickly became best friends and stuck together through their entire rehab journey. From day one, they reminded us why we do what we do—because every little life matters. 💚
Here’s to Cutie Duck and Lemons, the dynamic duo who started it all! 🐥🐥