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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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Update on the Short Eared Owl rescued in Pennsylvania the other day.

From Raven Ridge Wildlife Center

We are absolutely delighted to share some exhilarating news! After a long period of anticipation, the surgery on the Short-Eared Owl was a resounding success. This procedure was incredibly delicate, involving a bone as thin as an eggshell and the diameter of a pencil. Our dedicated team, led by the skilled Dr. Libby and Dr. Parsons, handled it with utmost care, expertly inserting two slender rods to ensure the bone aligns perfectly for healing.

The X-rays confirm that the rods are securely in place. Now, the exciting journey of healing and rehabilitation begins! We can't express enough gratitude to the fantastic team at Companion Animal Hospital for their unwavering support of our patients. When we all work together we are making a difference!

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[–] anon6789 6 points 4 months ago

OR and X ray pics

Prepped for surgery

Rods inserted