by scwc | Oct 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
The Nuts and Bolts of Hibernation by Ed Grabianowski Hibernation is mainly controlled by the endocrine system. Glands in the body alter the amounts of hormones being released and can control just about every physiological aspect of hibernation. Thyroid – gland...
by scwc | Aug 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
Our family continues to grow. We treat our educational ambassadors just like family… maybe better. Of course our goal is to try to release all animals that come in to us. We release 99% of all viable animals back into the wild where they belong. Only twice did an...
by scwc | Feb 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
Drop the squirrel and back away….. Posted on February 21, 2014by suziegilbert Aww, look, a baby squirrel! He’s all alone, and he’s so cute! Why don’t we take him home and raise him, then we can let him go when the kids go back to school in the fall? The state of...
by scwc | Jan 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
I received a phone call five days ago. It was from a man that spotted a raccoon with a broken leg. I returned his call about thirty minutes later, but the raccoon had run off by then. I didn’t hear from this man again until yesterday. Yesterday’s call put...
by scwc | Dec 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
Most of us enjoy seafood and some cultures depend on it. How can this be bad for all of us? Everything in nature has a delicate balance and depend on each other. If you remove one thing, it will have a trickle down effect to others. Think of this balance as a recipe....
by scwc | Nov 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
I am thankful for really small toys that crinkle. I love to roll around with them. Sometimes Mommy rubs my belly when I am playing and I like that! I am thankful for crumbs left on the floor because I always find them. I am very thankful for Mommy’s soft and...
by scwc | Nov 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
Dear Turkey Fairy, Thanksgiving is almost here and I wanted to tell you what I am thankful for this year. I am most thankful that someone found me and brought me to Second Chances. Even though I couldn’t be returned to the wild, someone kept me and loves me...
by scwc | Nov 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
WHY TRAPPING & RELOCATING WILDLIFE DOES NOT WORK: Just yesterday, I had 2 calls wanting us to take a raccoon that was trapped on their property. This is where educations is the most important key we have. 1. You could be making babies become orphans. Mom could...
by scwc | Oct 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
Are Endangered Animals in Chinese Herbs? By Dr. Narda Robinson If you’re like most animal lovers, you care about animals around the globe in addition to your own. This probably extends to those kept in cages for life and exploited for their bodily fluids, or...
by scwc | Aug 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
The goal of wildlife rehabilitation is to provide professional care to sick, injured, and orphaned wild animals so ultimately they can be returned to their natural habitat. Wild animals that sustain injuries or illnesses preventing them from living successfully in the...
