Raptor Tales Rescue of Shrewsbury

11/11/2026

🇺🇸 Honoring Those Who Served 🇺🇸

Veterans Day holds a special place in our hearts at Raptor Tales Rescue. Our founder is a veteran herself and comes from a family with a proud history of service. Today, we especially remember and honor both of her grandfathers, who may be gone but will never be forgotten.

To all who have served, those still serving, and those we hold close in our hearts, thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and dedication. From our rescue family to yours, we are forever grateful.

Special thanks to Boros Cares 4 Troops and Town of Shrewsbury Hometown Heroes Banner Program for honoring local veterans and active duty military members.

11/09/2026

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU to every donor and supporter who helped Raptor Tales Rescue reach our fundraising goal!

11/05/2026

OUR PATIENTS NEED US — AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!

As we enter our sixth year, our patient admissions continue to grow, and space is becoming a serious challenge.

We are currently overwintering patients, some requiring seven months or more of rehabilitation as we wait for damaged feathers to molt and regrow, allowing us to determine whether they are healthy enough for release. Meanwhile, we continue accepting new patients daily.

We are also in trauma season, when many of the animals arriving at our doors are in critical condition and need intensive care.

Our rescue has grown tremendously, but our rehabilitation spaces haven’t kept pace. We urgently need your help to upgrade and expand our existing spaces so we can continue giving every patient the care and time they need.

Please donate below. If you cannot donate, please SHARE. A photo our one of our adult red-tailed hawk patients that will be here long term due to injuries.

🦉https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/help-raptor-tales-rescue-upgrade-our-rehabilitation-enclosures
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🦉Venmo:

10/30/2026

Shrewsbury, MA – What a difference 24 hours of intensive care can make! The barred owl admitted last night after being struck by a vehicle is now perching and much more alert. While her prognosis remains guarded, we are cautiously optimistic and encouraged by this little fighter’s progress.

A heartfelt thank-you to her rescuer Mike Zorge for getting her the help she needed and giving her this chance at recovery!

One day at a time, one small victory at a time.

Town of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

10/29/2026

❤️ Rescuing animals runs in the family! ❤️

Shrewsbury, MA — Tonight, our founder’s uncle, Mike Zorge, went above and beyond, stopping on a busy roadway to save a barred owl he found lying motionless in the middle of the dark road. We are incredibly grateful he safely stopped to check on her and give her a chance at survival!

Now in our care, this beautiful lady is suffering from serious head and eye trauma. She has received pain medications, hydrating fluids, and oxygen therapy. As she struggles to maintain her balance, we’re using special baby bumpers to gently support her while allowing her to choose her most comfortable resting position.

A reminder: The upcoming daylight savings time change affects wildlife, too! Animals are now moving and hunting earlier, increasing their risk on our roadways. Please stay alert and watch for wildlife!

If you find a raptor in need, call or text us at 978-415-9363 or visit https://wraminc.org/home/find-a-wildlife-rehabilitator/ to locate a rehabilitator in your area.

Our heartfelt thanks to Mike Zorge for putting himself out there in busy traffic to assess, assist, and rescue this beautiful owl. We’re proud to have a family whose compassion for animals runs so deep. Every life matters, and tonight, one more life has a fighting chance thanks to Mike!

Town of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

10/25/2026

It’s been a heartbreaking and exhausting week at Raptor Tales Rescue as trauma season begins, one of the hardest times of the year for wildlife rehabilitators. We grieve every patient we couldn’t save.

Then, in the midst of all that heartbreak, a tiny, injured field mouse arrived with nowhere else to go. Mice aren’t typical patients for us, but we looked at one another and collectively said, “Why not?” So we welcomed him in, determined to give this little life the chance he deserved.

The constant stream of animals needing rescue never ends. Caring for those still fighting here—and watching this tiny mouse grow stronger—reminds us why we have to keep going. Every life matters, no matter how big or small.

10/22/2026

MORE PATIENTS. MORE SPACE. MORE LIVES SAVED!
Help us upgrade and expand our existing rehabilitation spaces to accommodate our rising patient numbers. In just six years, we have cared for over 600 birds of prey, and the need continues to grow. Each donation helps more birds heal to return to the wild!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/help-raptor-tales-rescue-upgrade-our-rehabilitation-enclosures

Please DONATE and SHARE! Our patients are counting on us, and we’re counting on you! Other options to contribute:
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🦉 Donations are tax-deductible! EIN: 86-3179731

More Patients. More Space. More Lives Saved.Raptor Tales Rescue is a veteran-run, volunteer-operated 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. In six…

10/22/2026

Tiny Miracles - We admitted a very cold and lethargic ruby-throated hummingbird who should have already started migrating south. Our tiny friend is missing some important feathers, but we’re encouraged by his growing appetite!

We’re carefully evaluating the next steps to give this little fighter the best chance possible.

10/21/2026

🦉 Shrewsbury, MA — A Community That Cares! 🦉

A heartfelt thank you to the kind and generous residents of Westbrook Crossing for welcoming Raptor Tales Rescue yesterday for a special wildlife education program! We had the pleasure of meeting so many wonderful residents who share our love and appreciation for wildlife.

Our educational ambassador, Blue, the barred owl, stole the show! It was such a joy to share the wonders of wildlife, answer questions, and connect with people who care so deeply about the animals we are dedicated to protecting.

As a small, volunteer-operated wildlife rescue right here in Shrewsbury, we are incredibly proud to call this town our home. The kindness, compassion, and support of our community mean more to us than words can express. Being able to give back to the town we love through wildlife education and conservation makes these moments especially meaningful.

Thank you, Westbrook Crossing, for opening your doors and your hearts to us. Together, we can continue inspiring compassion for wildlife and making a difference, one animal and one connection at a time.

We are so grateful to be part of this wonderful Shrewsbury community!

Town of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

10/11/2026

⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: GRAPHIC PHOTO

A Life We Couldn’t Save 💔

Today, we responded to a male fisher struck by a vehicle. Sadly, he passed away at the scene before we could help. He was in excellent body condition, surrounded by the wooded habitat he called home. We are heartbroken that we couldn’t save him.

As daylight hours shorten, wildlife may be more active around roadways while searching for food and mates.

🚗 If you strike a wild animal, please stop when it is safe to do so and call a licensed wildlife rehabilitator or local authorities for help. Even when an animal appears lifeless, contacting a professional can help ensure the situation is handled appropriately.

🔎 Did you know? Fishers have specialized scent glands on the pads of their hind feet, called plantar glands. These glands leave scent as they walk and may help them locate potential mates.

Please slow down, stay alert, and remember that wildlife is simply trying to survive alongside us. 💔