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For owls that are superb.

US Wild Animal Rescue Database: Animal Help Now

International Wildlife Rescues: RescueShelter.com

Australia Rescue Help: WIRES

Germany-Austria-Switzerland-Italy Wild Bird Rescue: wildvogelhilfe.org

If you find an injured owl:

Note your exact location so the owl can be released back where it came from. Contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitation specialist to get correct advice and immediate assistance.

Minimize stress for the owl. If you can catch it, toss a towel or sweater over it and get it in a cardboard box or pet carrier. It should have room to be comfortable but not so much it can panic and injure itself. If you can’t catch it, keep people and animals away until help can come.

Do not give food or water! If you feed them the wrong thing or give them water improperly, you can accidentally kill them. It can also cause problems if they require anesthesia once help arrives, complicating procedures and costing valuable time.

If it is a baby owl, and it looks safe and uninjured, leave it be. Time on the ground is part of their growing up. They can fly to some extent and climb trees. If animals or people are nearby, put it up on a branch so it’s safe. If it’s injured, follow the above advice.

For more detailed help, see the OwlPages Rescue page.

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From Raven Ridge Wildlife Center

THE BIG NEWS!

As many of our supporters know, our trusty Honda Element, the official vehicle of Raven Ridge Wildlife Center, has seen better days. It has served us well and provided reliable transportation for our ambassadors at events throughout Pennsylvania. However, after much consideration, we have decided it's time to retire this beloved vehicle, as the costs of maintenance have surpassed its value.

We were excited to share that Raven Ridge Wildlife Center received a generous grant from the Constellation Energy Foundation! We cannot express enough gratitude for this overwhelming support. This grant has allowed us to purchase a top-of-the-line cargo transit van, ensuring the safe transport of our cherished animal ambassadors.

This new van will open up incredible opportunities for us to reach out to assisted living facilities, schools, after-school programs, special events, home-schooling groups, and beyond. After months of hard work and creativity with our amazing Graphic Designer, M. Scott Oatman, and our very own Photographer, Dawn Rise Ekdahl for the amazing images. Now, our official Raven Ridge Wildlife Center vehicle has been brought to life! We had no idea the extent of teamwork and coordination that was required to achieve such a remarkable outcome.

Lastly, we would like to thank the generous individual who wishes to remain anonymous for their vital contribution that made this project possible. Our striking new van is sure to turn heads! Keep an eye out for us, and please give us a wave when you see us on the road!

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[–] anon6789 4 points 2 weeks ago

It is a pretty cool van. The owls really got a lot of prime placement. There's more of them than all the other species out together!

I hope it does a great job taking all the little beasties to and fro.