Lucky Rehabilitation Center

06/19/2026

6/19/26
Patient of the Day
Pecker-head

This Red-bellied woodpecker came to us a few weeks ago as an orphaned nestling. If I'm being honest, I have no recollection of his origin or how he came to be under our care (I am not near our database), but I thought you'd enjoy watching his feast.

06/18/2026

Another special shout-out today to our very own Sue Tanner, DVM. She is not only an incredible veterinarian, but also a valued member of our Board of Directors.

The handsome buck pictured here, "Styx", came to our wildlife center last year as a fawn facing significant health challenges. His future was uncertain, but Sue never gave up on him. Through her expertise she helped guide him through some very difficult days.

Fast forward to today: he's a big, strong teenager thriving out in nature, exactly where he belongs.

Stories like his remind us how much of a difference skilled and caring wildlife veterinarians make. So very few veterinarians will take care of wildlife - mostly due to insurance reasons. We are so fortunate to have her! Thank you, Sue, for everything you do for the animals in our care and for the mission of our wildlife center. Your commitment helps turn second chances into success stories.

The second picture is "Roadie and Gerald". Some of our faithful followers will know them from last year's posts.

06/17/2026

Remember Cody Roberts in Wyoming and the young wolf he tortured? Okay... here's another one for you... Aron Snyder. Wyoming again. This time it's a coyote. This scumbag drags an injured coyote out from under a bush, kicks it repeatedly, taunts it and the proceeds to stab it repeatedly. Here's the video, if you have the stomach to watch.

https://rumble.com/shorts/v7b6y7q

I'm speechless.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is investigating a graphic video where an alleged Wyoming man tortures a seemingly wounded coyote. The video shows a man grabbing the coyote by its tail and the...

06/17/2026

6/16/26
Patient of the Day
Bobby

Some victories in wildlife rehabilitation are big. Others are as simple as a fawn standing up for his bottle.

Bobby came to us a few weeks ago after he was found wandering around someone's yard and calling for mom for days.

Shortly after arriving at the rehab (thank you, Marlena for bringing him), Bobby became very sick with a parasitic infection called Giardia. Fawns can decline with frightening speed, and Bobby gave us quite a scare. There were a few nights where we were pretty sure he wouldn't be with us in the morning.

But Bobby had something powerful on his side: an incredible will to fight and an equally incredible person fighting right alongside him. Maria.

After a week of intensive care, medications, and constant monitoring, Bobby reached a huge milestone today.

We were fully prepared to tube-feed him his dinner,, just as we had been doing, but Bobby had other plans. Instead, he stood up and chose to suck his bottle all on his own for the first time in a week.

To wildlife rehabilitators, it's the kind of moment that can instantly turn an exhausting day into a hopeful one. These tiny victories mean everything.

The video you're watching is Bobby's nightly routine tonight: dinner, fluids, medications, and all the extra support he needs before tucking into his incubator for a warm, comfortable night's sleep with a full belly.

And while Bobby is absolutely our star today, I'd like to shine a light on someone else, too: Maria.

I've never met anyone with a more natural affinity for medicine. Her meticulous attention to detail, patience, and unwavering dedication are a huge part of why Bobby is still with us today.

She noticed every subtle change and adjusted his care when needed. She never stopped fighting for him.

I may be a little biased because she's my daughter, but watching her care for these animals is truly something special. It's one thing to love wildlife; it's another to have the instinct, compassion, and determination to help save it.

Wildlife rehabilitation is always a team effort, but sometimes one person becomes the steady hand that helps carry a patient through the storm. For Bobby, that person was Maria.

Tonight, Bobby is resting comfortably in his incubator with a full belly, and our hearts are a little lighter than they were a few days ago.

Keep fighting, little guy. We're all rooting for you.

06/16/2026

9 and counting...

06/15/2026

The "water fowl" stall. Formerly, the "fawn stall". The fawns would really like their room back, but it cannot happen until these wood ducks are released (and the mallard in the play pen). Wood ducks are notoriously difficult to rehab. Look at them the wrong way and, well, it doesn't end well for them. We can't move them around and stress them out until they're ready to be back in nature.

I'm pretty sure the fawns in the next, much smaller, stall over are planning something.

06/14/2026

Come with me for "find the fawns"!

06/12/2026

Our patient of the day back on 5/30 - "Teefers" - is released! This is truly a miracle. From skin and bones, injured and taking a breath every minute to running happily back into nature in less than a month!

You go, girl! We'll keep an eye on you!

06/11/2026

Check in on your local rehabbers! They are not ok!

06/09/2026

We simply could not do what we do without the incredible people who stand behind every single rescue, every single feeding, and every single release.

First, a HUGE shout-out to Meghan, our steady voice on the other end of the phone. From that very first call when someone finds an animal in distress, Meghan is there, answering, aiding, and guiding the entire process. She assesses the situation, helps determine the animal’s status, coordinates next steps, and manages the logistics of transport when needed. She does it all with skill, patience, and unfailing good humor. A licensed rehabilitator in her own right and truly a godsend to LRC!

And when that text goes out: “Who can transport a ______ from Timbuktu to LRC?”, our amazing list of transport volunteers never hesitates to respond with a resounding “ME!” Thank you to Ann, Pixie, Amie, and Marlena for always being ready to jump in and make the miles happen. Your quick action bridges the gap between crisis and care, and we are so grateful for every mile you drive.

Inside the building, the magic continues.
Our experienced “feeders”, many of them fully licensed rehabilitators, carefully handle, examine, and feed each patient. They create feeding and medication charts, administer treatments, and provide the steady, knowledgeable care that healing requires. Thank you, Sandy, Gigi, Tori, Jerry, Melanie, Amie and Moira, for your expertise and dedication.

And to our incredible “helpers”! The ones who jump in at the drop of a hat to do whatever needs doing, from washing endless dishes and laundry to cleaning enclosures and preparing specialized diets - all while absorbing the conversations around you and learning the ins and outs of wildlife rehab. You are the backbone of our daily operations. Thank you, Arlene, Kelly, Sue J., Olympia, Sarah, Clara, Kat and Michela.

The number of collective hours these volunteers put in to save, rehabilitate, and release wildlife back where they belong is truly un-countable. Every animal that gets a second chance does so because of you.
From the bottom of our hearts (Maria and Sue), thank you for your compassion, your commitment, and your love for wildlife.