10/09/2026
There are hard days as a wildlife rehabilitator.
The days are long. We see heartbreaking injuries. We worry, we work, we do everything we can—and sometimes, despite all our efforts, the kindest thing we can do is simply keep an animal comfortable during their final hours.
But there are also so many wonderful days.
Along this journey, we meet incredible people who remind us why we do what we do. And this week, two young girls and their Nana seemed to know exactly what we needed here at Millstone Wildlife Center. This beautifully painted rock arrived in our mailbox.
Their thoughtfulness, and love for wildlife touched our hearts more than they could possibly know.
On a difficult week, their gift was a beautiful reminder:
We are not alone.
Behind every animal we care for is a community of people who believe in what we do. People who cheer for the successes, understand the heartbreaks, and remind us that our work matters.
Sometimes, it’s a treasure in the mailbox that gives us exactly the encouragement we need to keep going.
Thank you for reminding us that the Millstone family is much bigger than the people who work here. We have an entire community behind us and we are so very grateful.
