Comments for WRC Pulse http://www.wrcmn.org/pulse A Daily View Behind the Doors of Wildlife Medicine Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:47:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 Comment on Hummingbird Release! by Lara Berland http://www.wrcmn.org/pulse/archives/244#comment-2369 Lara Berland Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:04:54 +0000 http://www.wrcmn.org/pulse/archives/244#comment-2369 Congratulations Jessika! All your long hours paid off! It was such a magical experience watching these little guys grow up, I wish i could have been in town for the release. This is truly what the WRC is all about! Congratulations Jessika! All your long hours paid off! It was such a magical experience watching these little guys grow up, I wish i could have been in town for the release. This is truly what the WRC is all about!

]]> Comment on Mallard Banding and Release by Ashley http://www.wrcmn.org/pulse/archives/216#comment-1445 Ashley Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:50:44 +0000 http://www.wrcmn.org/pulse/archives/216#comment-1445 awesome pictures!=) awesome pictures!=)

]]> Comment on Updates by Phil Jenni http://www.wrcmn.org/pulse/archives/205#comment-1208 Phil Jenni Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:23:33 +0000 http://www.wrcmn.org/pulse/archives/205#comment-1208 The case of the American Toad is a classic example of WRC's mission statement. Some might wonder about the pretty intense and potentially expensive treatment described by Renee, especially considering that we are also admitting 75 new patients every day. But we are committed to "provide quality medical care for all" wild animals no matter the species or the cost. This case also embraces our goal of "sharing our knowledge." Procedures such as this provide valuable experience and training not only for our staff but also for the many veterinary students who intern here during the summer. The case of the American Toad is a classic example of WRC’s mission statement. Some might wonder about the pretty intense and potentially expensive treatment described by Renee, especially considering that we are also admitting 75 new patients every day. But we are committed to “provide quality medical care for all” wild animals no matter the species or the cost. This case also embraces our goal of “sharing our knowledge.” Procedures such as this provide valuable experience and training not only for our staff but also for the many veterinary students who intern here during the summer.

]]> Comment on Baby Hummingbirds! by Threse Mc http://www.wrcmn.org/pulse/archives/198#comment-1111 Threse Mc Fri, 02 Jul 2010 22:51:13 +0000 http://www.wrcmn.org/pulse/archives/198#comment-1111 Oh, I do so hope they thrive! What wonderful, gorgeous little birds - and very labor intensive to raise. I recently read "Birdology" by Sy Montgomery, which contains a terrific (not to mention suspensful) chapter about a rehabber who specializes in hummingbirds. It really gives you an appreciation for the people who dedicate so much of their time and energy to raising these little flying jewels. Highly recommended reading for those who love birds! Oh, I do so hope they thrive! What wonderful, gorgeous little birds - and very labor intensive to raise.

I recently read “Birdology” by Sy Montgomery, which contains a terrific (not to mention suspensful) chapter about a rehabber who specializes in hummingbirds. It really gives you an appreciation for the people who dedicate so much of their time and energy to raising these little flying jewels. Highly recommended reading for those who love birds!

]]> Comment on Euthanasia by Jodie Guareschi http://www.wrcmn.org/pulse/archives/24#comment-1101 Jodie Guareschi Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:47:06 +0000 http://www.wrcmn.org/pulse/archives/24#comment-1101 The respect I hold for you Leslie is beyond words. I feel wonderful just knowing you are there to take care of our creatures. Thank you so much. The respect I hold for you Leslie is beyond words. I feel wonderful just knowing you are there to take care of our creatures. Thank you so much.

]]> Comment on Baby Hummingbirds! by jenny http://www.wrcmn.org/pulse/archives/198#comment-1100 jenny Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:38:56 +0000 http://www.wrcmn.org/pulse/archives/198#comment-1100 Those tiny little guys sounds like they will keep you very busy! Those tiny little guys sounds like they will keep you very busy!

]]> Comment on Loons by jenny http://www.wrcmn.org/pulse/archives/192#comment-1080 jenny Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:21:12 +0000 http://www.wrcmn.org/pulse/archives/192#comment-1080 Such a pretty bird, I'm so glad they got better, and pretty quickly! Thanks so much for all that you do!!! Such a pretty bird, I’m so glad they got better, and pretty quickly! Thanks so much for all that you do!!!

]]> Comment on New Mammal Nursery Patients by Gay Hennessey http://www.wrcmn.org/pulse/archives/154#comment-958 Gay Hennessey Sun, 20 Jun 2010 07:58:02 +0000 http://www.wrcmn.org/pulse/archives/154#comment-958 It was great to see "Otis" on your website. When I first got a hold of him I didn't think he was going to make it. But through a night of keeping him warm and feeding him every couple of hours Otis did better. I would have loved to keep him but know that it is better that he would be returned to the wild and meet new friends. Its sad to hear that 90% don't make it. But thru your wonderful efforts I can only say thank you for rehabing "Otis". It was great to see “Otis” on your website. When I first got a hold of him I didn’t think he was going to make it. But through a night of keeping him warm and feeding him every couple of hours Otis did better. I would have loved to keep him but know that it is better that he would be returned to the wild and meet new friends. Its sad to hear that 90% don’t make it. But thru your wonderful efforts I can only say thank you for rehabing “Otis”.

]]> Comment on A Successful Adoption by Threse Mc http://www.wrcmn.org/pulse/archives/132#comment-908 Threse Mc Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:35:22 +0000 http://www.wrcmn.org/pulse/archives/132#comment-908 What a great outcome! Canada geese are such wonderful parents, too. I love how they parent together, both watching over their young. What a great outcome! Canada geese are such wonderful parents, too. I love how they parent together, both watching over their young.

]]> Comment on Great Blue Heron chick! by Threse Mc http://www.wrcmn.org/pulse/archives/146#comment-729 Threse Mc Tue, 01 Jun 2010 22:21:23 +0000 http://www.wrcmn.org/pulse/archives/146#comment-729 Whoa - look at those crazy, oversized feet! Glad to hear that the fracture is "fixable". I bet he's the star of the avian nursery. Whoa - look at those crazy, oversized feet! Glad to hear that the fracture is “fixable”. I bet he’s the star of the avian nursery.

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