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# Second Chances Wildlife Center

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## Posts

- [Bats are so smart!](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/bats-are-so-smart/) - We were given a little brown bat last Saturday that was found in someone's basement. I was hoping that it had just found a snuggly spot to enter torpor for the winter. (Simply put, torpor is an "light-hibernation".) Upon intake, I discovered some wounds on him: open fractures, a complete missing part of a bone,
- [Why did I start to rehabilitate wildlife?](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/why-did-i-start-to-rehabilitate-wildlife/) - I have to admit, I did not know there was such a thing until about ten years ago. When I did learn of this endeavor, I knew that I had to do this. Due to logistics, I had to wait almost five years to obtain all my permits. I have always had an appreciation for
- [Endangered squirrel](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/endangered-squirrel/) - Delmarva Fox Squirrel Returning to Refuges Posted At : January 16, 2013 4:00 AM | Posted By : Amatucci, Dorothy By Tylar Greene, USFWS The endangered Delmarva fox squirrel is faring better today than it has been in half a century, thanks to national wildlife refuges along the Eastern seaboard. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge has
- [Unusual animal friends](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/unusual-animal-friends/) - This true story is from a wildlife rehabber named Brenda. I love this story. Most wild opossums and domestic ones too, live well with cats. Of course it depends on the cats and opossums. If they are aggressive animals --they won't get along at all. However, I've had Sport for nearly 13 years now and
- [Killer Cats](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/killer-cats/) - Behind Cute Face, A Cold-Blooded Killer: Study Finds Cats Kill Billions Of Animals by EYDER PERALTA January 29, 2013 6:52 PM Emma looks out from her cage at a pet trade show in Dresden, Germany. Maybe that New Zealand environmentalist we told you about — the one who wanted to rid the country of cats because of all the
- [Welcome to our wildlife blog!](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/welcome-to-our-blog/) - To ring in the new year, we are starting a blog dedicated to North American wildlife and the rehabilitation of North America's native wildlife. Here you will find information, ideas, solutions, photos, stories that will warm your heart and maybe some that will break your heart. Please feel free to post your comments. We'd love
- [Getting Rid of Skunks](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/getting-rid-of-skunks/) - Do you have skunks under your deck or porch? In Kentucky, March is the time to send them on their way (IF you have dogs and don't want them there). If you wait much longer, moms will have her tiny babies there. You can't get rid of babies like you can adults and you don't want
- [We need a more Conscious America!](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/we-need-a-more-conscious-america/) - I had visited Alberta, Canada once before, about 10 years ago. I had forgotten how impressed I was with their good environmental choices until my most recent visit back. Just last night I returned once again from Alberta: specifically, Edmonton, Calgary, and the Banff area. Picture landing into an airport full of recycling bins, not
- [Hibernation](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/hibernation/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] 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 that controls metabolism and activity levels Melatonin
- [Sometimes they choose you.](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/sometimes-they-choose-you/) - 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 animal choose to stay with us:
- [Should the general public be allowed to rehab?](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/should-the-general-public-be-allowed-to-rehab/) - 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 Indiana is currently soliciting comments
- [Helping a raccoon cross the bridge](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/helping-a-raccoon-cross-the-bridge/) - 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 me in definite rescue-mode. The same
- [Overfishing Causes Damage](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/overfishing-causes-damages/) - 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. If you
- [What is Benny thankful for this year?](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/what-is-benny-thankful-for-this-year/) - 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 warm sweater that she
- [Why trapping and relocating wildlife does not work](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/why-trapping-and-relocating-wildlife-does-not-work/) - 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 have a nest somewhere where you don't know.
- [Endangered animals in Chinese herbs](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/902/) - 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 wild animals that are being hunted by poachers for their bones,
- [What is wildlife rehabilitation?](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/what-is-wildlife-rehabilitation/) - 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 wild usually are euthanized (have their suffering ended in a humane fashion). Occasionally, individual
- [How do dogs help penguins?](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/how-do-dogs-help-penguins/) - How Dogs Help Protect Threatened Species By Mother Nature Network (mnn.com) A sheepdog can help protect penguinsIn 2005, the Little Penguin population of Australia's Middle Island dropped to fewer than 10 birds. When volunteers began keeping records in the 1990s, more than 700 penguins lived there. Faced with the possibility of losing the colony entirely, the Warrnambool
- [Birds Hitting Windows](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/birds-hitting-windows/) - LIVING LIGHTLY: FLYING CLEAR © Bigstock Exhausted at the end of a 1,200-mile journey from South America, a male indigo bunting descends slowly toward what looks like an inviting tree in a lush backyard. Then, thwack! He hits a window that’s reflecting a tree instead. Temporarily stunned, the bunting flutters to a shrub to
- [White-Nose Syndrome Trial](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/white-nose-syndrome-trial/) - Retired military bunkers used as artificial bat hibernacula at Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge in Maine (April 9, 2013) In an effort to address mortality rates of little brown bats, biologists from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries, Vermont Fish and Wildlife, New York Department of Environmental Conservation and Bucknell
- [Benefits of Environmental Education](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/benefits-of-environmental-education/) - Kentucky Environmental Literacy Plan approved by Kentucky Board of Education Press Release from the Education Cabinet Kentucky Environmental Literacy Plan approved by Kentucky Board of Education FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 7, 2011)The Kentucky Board of Education today approved the implementation of the Kentucky Environmental Literacy Plan (KELP) by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE). The
- [Skunk Odor Removal](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/skunk-odor-removal/) - One quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide 1/4 cup of baking soda One teaspoon of liquid hand soap (not detergent) Bath your pet in this solution, sit for 5 minutes, then rinse with warm water. This solution can irritate a pet’s eyes and should be used carefully. If you place in a spray bottle (which I
- [Palm Oil....What's the Big Deal?](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/palm-oil-whats-the-big-deal/) - Large buyers of palm oil -- including the Girl Scouts, Dunkin’ Donuts and Sara Lee -- are responding to environmental and wildlife concerns about the product's use. But experts believe many animal populations are still negatively affected by palm oil plantations. One of the hardest hit species is the pygmy elephant. “The pygmy elephants of
- [New information on WNS, July 2013](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/new-information-on-wns-july-2013/) - Scientists identify key fungal species that help explain mysteries of white nose syndrome Published: Thursday, July 25, 2013 - 20:02 in Biology & Nature Dan Lindner, U.S. Forest Service Dan Lindner, U.S. Forest Service U.S. Forest Service researchers have identified what may be a key to unraveling some of the mysteries of White Nose Syndrome: the closest known
- [A letter of thanks from Milton](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/a-letter-of-thanks-from-milton/) - 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 anyway. I call her Mommy. I

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- [Education](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/education/) - Second Chances Wildlife Center offers on and off-site educational programming, as well as, ecology study trips!
- [Run Wild Trail Run](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/run-wild-trail-run/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] RUN WILD 5 mile timed trail run with overall awards, 3 mile timed run, no awards 21 June 2026, 8:30AMTurkey Run at Brown Foreman Silo WOOHOO!!! We are so excited to be
- [Events Page](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/events-page/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” admin_label=”Header Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#ffffff 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”http://secondchanceswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/b-B-team-pic.jpg” background_position=”center_left” width=”100%” min_height=”500px” height=”650px” max_height=”700px” custom_margin=”||-176px||false|false” custom_padding=”4%|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”320px|0px|0px|0px” top_divider_color=”#8300E9″ bottom_divider_color=”#8300E9″ bottom_divider_height=”50px” bottom_divider_arrangement=”above_content” box_shadow_style=”preset7″ box_shadow_horizontal=”0px” box_shadow_vertical=”-180px” box_shadow_color=”#f9f9f9″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” module_alignment=”right” min_height=”87px” custom_margin=”-5vw||||false|false” custom_padding=”36px||36px||true|false” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” box_shadow_style=”none” use_custom_width=”on” width_unit=”off” custom_width_percent=”100%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text
- [Donate](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/donate/) - Want to help the animals? 100% of each donation goes directly back to animal care. This includes food, housing, vaccinations, medications, and veterinary visits.
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- [Pop-Up Holiday Hot Chocolate Bar](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/pop-up-holiday-hot-chocolate-bar/) - Pop-Up Holiday Hot Chocolate Bar Kick off the Holiday Season with a unique and fun activity! Enjoy this VERY AFFORDABLE Christmas themed "Pop-Up Bar" for families. What to expect: Meet Mrs Claus "Holiday armadillo" (Allen) appearance Candy Cane putt-putt Jingle Bell toss (beer pong meets corn hole, kids version) Photo ops LOTS of decorations with
- [KY Bat Festival](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/get-involved/ky-bat-festival/) - CONTENTS
- [Visit Us](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/visit-us/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” admin_label=”Header Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#ffffff 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_image=”off” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||-16px||false|false” custom_padding=”4%|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”320px|0px|0px|0px” top_divider_color=”#8300E9″ bottom_divider_color=”#8300E9″ bottom_divider_height=”50px” bottom_divider_arrangement=”above_content” box_shadow_style=”preset7″ box_shadow_horizontal=”0px” box_shadow_vertical=”-180px” box_shadow_color=”#f9f9f9″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ width=”100%” max_width=”100%” module_alignment=”right” min_height=”87px” custom_margin=”-5vw||||false|false” custom_padding=”36px||36px||true|false” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” use_custom_width=”on” width_unit=”off” custom_width_percent=”100%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ text_font=”|700||on|||||” text_font_size=”15px” text_letter_spacing=”2px” header_2_font=”||||||||” background_color=”#8300E9″ text_orientation=”center”
- [Turtle Yoga](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/get-involved/turtle-yoga/) - CONTENTS
- [Sponsor enclosures!](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/get-involved/become-a-wildlife-partner/sponsor-enclosures/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” box_shadow_style=”none” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]$800Sponsor an Outdoor Enclosure! We need your help so we can continue to help you! By investing in us you will be investing in our children’s education, our environment, and our wildlife. SPONSOR A ROOM/OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE
- [Ways to Donate](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/ways-to-donate/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” admin_label=”Header Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#ffffff 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”http://secondchanceswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_6117-scaled-e1614052242959.jpeg” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||-16px||false|false” custom_padding=”4%|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”320px|0px|0px|0px” top_divider_color=”#8300E9″ bottom_divider_color=”#8300E9″ bottom_divider_height=”50px” bottom_divider_arrangement=”above_content” box_shadow_style=”preset7″ box_shadow_horizontal=”0px” box_shadow_vertical=”-180px” box_shadow_color=”#f9f9f9″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ width=”100%” max_width=”100%” module_alignment=”right” min_height=”87px” custom_margin=”-5vw||||false|false” custom_padding=”36px||36px||true|false” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” use_custom_width=”on” width_unit=”off” custom_width_percent=”100%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”|700||on|||||” text_font_size=”15px” text_letter_spacing=”2px” header_2_font=”||||||||” background_color=”#8300E9″ text_orientation=”center”
- [About](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/about/) - Second Chances Wildlife is a 501(C)(3) organization that conserves wildlife through rehabilitation and education.
- [Baby Shower](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/baby-shower/) - WILDLIFE BABY SHOWER OPEN HOUSE!!! Saturday and Sunday 12 and 13 April, 12-3PM (Staggered-ticket event) Second Chances Wildlife Center 487 Gentry Lane Mt Washington KY 40047 Baby season is here and we have tons of wildlife babies coming in to our center to care for and rehabilitate to return back to the wild! There will
- [Privacy Policy](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/privacy-policy/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Who we are Our website address is: http://secondchanceswildlife.org. Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also
- [Is It Really Orphaned?](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/services/is-it-really-orphaned/) - Is It Really Orphaned? The most important question is: Does this animal REALLY need my help? Around 50% of all animals that rehabilitators receive are animals that did not need to be rescued. Please be sure to read more on this page before handling the animal in question. Many well-meaning people rescue an orphaned animal
- [Host a supply drive](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/host-a-supply-drive/) - Host a Supply Drive! Download your supply drive toolkit today for an easy collection campaign! Second Chances depends on our community support to be able to offer our unique and important services to everyone. Through a supply drive, you are helping to save our local wildlife that need us! Many animals need to
- [Kroger Rewards - add us XU687!](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/kroger-rewards/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Shop and save lives! When you add us as your Kroger card n0nprofit, Kroger donates 4% of every food, pharmacy, gift card, and fuel purchse!!! It’s SO easy! Follow the
- [Save Bats!](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/savebats/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” admin_label=”Header Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#ffffff 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”http://secondchanceswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_1955.jpg” background_position=”top_center” width=”100%” height=”731px” custom_margin=”||-16px||false|false” custom_padding=”4%|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”320px|0px|0px|0px” top_divider_color=”#8300E9″ bottom_divider_color=”#8300E9″ bottom_divider_height=”50px” bottom_divider_arrangement=”above_content” box_shadow_style=”preset7″ box_shadow_horizontal=”0px” box_shadow_vertical=”-180px” box_shadow_color=”#f9f9f9″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” module_alignment=”right” min_height=”87px” custom_margin=”-5vw||||false|false” custom_padding=”36px||36px||true|false” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” box_shadow_style=”none” use_custom_width=”on” width_unit=”off” custom_width_percent=”100%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _dynamic_attributes=”link_option_url” text_font=”|700||on|||||”
- [Adopt an Animal Application](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/adopt-an-animal/) - At Second Chances, 100% of wildlife animal care comes from private contributions from animal lovers and kind people like you. Adopt today.
- [Volunteer Application](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/volunteer-application/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Wish List](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/get-involved/wish-list/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Second Chances’ Current Wish List Ongoing Needs Forever stamps Costco or Bounty paper towels Swifter wet wipes Baby wipes Tide Free or Cheer detergent (he) Gift cards to Lowes for
- [Resources](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/resources-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” admin_label=”Header Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#ffffff 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”http://secondchanceswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/turbo-scaled.jpg” width=”100%” height=”600px” max_height=”800px” custom_margin=”||-16px||false|false” custom_padding=”4%|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”320px|0px|0px|0px” top_divider_color=”#8300E9″ bottom_divider_color=”#8300E9″ bottom_divider_height=”50px” bottom_divider_arrangement=”above_content” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” module_alignment=”right” min_height=”87px” custom_margin=”-5vw||||false|false” custom_padding=”36px||36px||true|false” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” box_shadow_style=”none” use_custom_width=”on” width_unit=”off” custom_width_percent=”100%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”|700||on|||||” text_font_size=”15px” text_letter_spacing=”2px” header_2_font=”||||||||” background_color=”#8300E9″ text_orientation=”center”
- [Wildlife Microlessons](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/wildlife-microlessons/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” admin_label=”Header Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#ffffff 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”http://secondchanceswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_8506.jpeg” width=”100%” custom_margin=”-1px||21px||false|false” custom_padding=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”320px|0px|0px|0px” top_divider_color=”#8300E9″ bottom_divider_color=”#8300E9″ bottom_divider_height=”50px” bottom_divider_arrangement=”above_content” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” module_alignment=”right” min_height=”87px” custom_margin=”-5vw||||false|false” custom_padding=”36px||36px||true|false” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” box_shadow_style=”none” use_custom_width=”on” width_unit=”off” custom_width_percent=”100%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _dynamic_attributes=”link_option_url” text_font=”|700||on|||||” text_font_size=”15px” text_letter_spacing=”2px” header_2_font=”||||||||” background_color=”#8300E9″ text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark”
- [Ways to Get Involved](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/ways-to-get-involved/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” admin_label=”Header Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#ffffff 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”http://secondchanceswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/april11-024.jpg” background_position=”top_center” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||-16px||false|false” custom_padding=”4%|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”320px|0px|0px|0px” top_divider_color=”#8300E9″ bottom_divider_color=”#8300E9″ bottom_divider_height=”50px” bottom_divider_arrangement=”above_content” box_shadow_style=”preset7″ box_shadow_horizontal=”0px” box_shadow_vertical=”-180px” box_shadow_color=”#f9f9f9″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ width=”100%” max_width=”100%” module_alignment=”right” min_height=”87px” custom_margin=”-5vw||||false|false” custom_padding=”36px||36px||true|false” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” use_custom_width=”on” width_unit=”off” custom_width_percent=”100%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _dynamic_attributes=”link_option_url” text_font=”|700||on|||||” text_font_size=”15px” text_letter_spacing=”2px”
- [Programs](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/education-programs/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” admin_label=”Header Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#ffffff 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”http://secondchanceswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_4129.jpeg” width=”100%” height=”500px” custom_margin=”||73px||false|false” custom_padding=”4%|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”320px|0px|0px|0px” top_divider_color=”#8300E9″ bottom_divider_color=”#8300E9″ bottom_divider_height=”50px” bottom_divider_arrangement=”above_content” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” module_alignment=”right” min_height=”87px” custom_margin=”-5vw||||false|false” custom_padding=”36px||36px||true|false” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” box_shadow_style=”none” use_custom_width=”on” width_unit=”off” custom_width_percent=”100%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _dynamic_attributes=”link_option_url” text_font=”|700||on|||||” text_font_size=”15px” text_letter_spacing=”2px” header_2_font=”||||||||” background_color=”#8300E9″
- [Newsroom](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/newsroom/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Blog” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ width=”100%” max_width=”100%” module_alignment=”right” custom_margin=”-1vw||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” box_shadow_style=”none” use_custom_width=”on” width_unit=”off” custom_width_percent=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][ba_news_ticker _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/ba_news_ticker][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _dynamic_attributes=”link_option_url” text_font=”|700||on|||||” text_font_size=”15px” text_letter_spacing=”2px” header_2_font=”||||||||” background_color=”#8300E9″ text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”10px||” custom_padding=”30px|20px|30px|20px|true|true” link_option_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjE5In19@” border_radii=”|10px|||” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_blur=”100px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(255,186,90,0.6)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover=”0px||” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”on” custom_padding__hover=”35px||35px||true” custom_padding__hover_enabled=”on” border_radii__hover_enabled=”on”
- [Get Involved](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/get-involved/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” admin_label=”Header Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#ffffff 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”http://secondchanceswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/EE-pic.jpg” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||-16px||false|false” custom_padding=”4%|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”320px|0px|0px|0px” top_divider_color=”#8300E9″ bottom_divider_color=”#8300E9″ bottom_divider_height=”50px” bottom_divider_arrangement=”above_content” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” module_alignment=”right” min_height=”87px” custom_margin=”-5vw||||false|false” custom_padding=”36px||36px||true|false” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” box_shadow_style=”none” use_custom_width=”on” width_unit=”off” custom_width_percent=”100%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _dynamic_attributes=”link_option_url” text_font=”|700||on|||||” text_font_size=”15px” text_letter_spacing=”2px” header_2_font=”||||||||” background_color=”#8300E9″ text_orientation=”center”
- [Gallery](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/gallery/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_section]
- [Rescue and Release Photos](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/rescue-and-release-photos/) - View rescue and release photos from rescue efforts by Second Chances Wildlife Center in Louisville, Ky.
- [Kids Corner](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/kids-corner/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” admin_label=”Header Section” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#ffffff 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”http://secondchanceswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_8432.jpeg” width=”100%” min_height=”508px” height=”550px” max_height=”550px” custom_margin=”-1px||21px||false|false” custom_padding=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”320px|0px|0px|0px” top_divider_color=”#8300E9″ bottom_divider_color=”#8300E9″ bottom_divider_height=”50px” bottom_divider_arrangement=”above_content” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” title_text=”IMG_8432″ sticky_enabled=”0″ background_position=”top_center”][et_pb_row gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” module_alignment=”right” min_height=”87px” custom_margin=”-5vw||||false|false” custom_padding=”36px||36px||true|false” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” box_shadow_style=”none” use_custom_width=”on” width_unit=”off” custom_width_percent=”100%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _dynamic_attributes=”link_option_url”
- [Services](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/services/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” admin_label=”Header Section” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”http://secondchanceswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/april11-024.jpg” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||-16px||false|false” custom_padding=”4%|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”320px|0px|0px|0px” top_divider_color=”#8300E9″ bottom_divider_color=”#8300E9″ bottom_divider_height=”50px” bottom_divider_arrangement=”above_content” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ background_enable_color=”off” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” module_alignment=”right” min_height=”87px” custom_margin=”-5vw||||false|false” custom_padding=”36px||36px||true|false” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” box_shadow_style=”none” use_custom_width=”on” width_unit=”off” custom_width_percent=”100%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”link_option_url” text_font=”|700||on|||||” text_font_size=”15px” text_letter_spacing=”2px” header_2_font=”||||||||” background_color=”#8300E9″ text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark”
- [How Much Do You Know About Wildlife?](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/kids-corner/how-much-do-you-know-about-wildlife/)
- [How Much Do You Know About Trash?](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/kids-corner/how-much-do-you-know-about-trash/)
- [Co-Existing With Wildlife](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/services/co-existing-with-wildlife/) - There are more and more people in this world which means more and more growth of buildings and houses. Animals try to adapt the best they can and one way is to search in neighborhoods for food and water.
- [Cool Wildlife Trivia](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/cool-wildlife-trivia/) - Check out some cool wildlife trivia facts by Second Chances Wildlife Center in Louisville, Ky.
- [Become a Wildlife Partner](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/get-involved/become-a-wildlife-partner/) - Become a Wildlife Partner Years and years ago, our Great Earth belonged to animals. People came later. We are now neighbors. Not everyone understands the importance of sharing the land humanely so generations can enjoy what we currently have. Isn’t it a beautiful sight to see free roaming birds and mammals in mountains, forests, marshes,
- [Bequests](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/donate/bequests/) - You can help us ensure that we continue our wildlife care by adding Second Chances in your will. Through this special contribution, our babies and you have the comfort in knowing that they will be cared for even after your time.
- [Videos](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/video/) - Second Chances Wildlife in Louisville, Kentucky performs many animal rescues. Watch some of our very own rescue animal videos. Warning: cute factor is very high. Enjoy!
- [Pets and Wildlife](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/pets-and-wildlife/) - Pets and Wildlife Wildlife/pet interactions create problems for everyone. It’s far easier to manage the movement and behavior of pets than those of wild animals. Supervising pets and not allowing them to roam freely are the most effective ways to prevent pet/wildlife conflicts. We’ve enjoyed a special bond with cats since domesticating them some 4000
- [No Wild Pets](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/no-wild-pets/) - [et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] No Wild Pets The Humane Society of the United States strongly opposes keeping wild animals as pets. This principle applies to both native and nonnative species, whether caught in the wild or bred in captivity. The overwhelming majority of people who obtain these animals are unable to provide the care they require. Caring
- [Skunk Odor Removal](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/skunk-odor-removal/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Skunk Odor Removal One quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide 1/4 cup of baking soda One teaspoon of liquid hand soap (not detergent) Bath your pet in this solution, sit for 5 minutes, then rinse with warm water. This solution
- [Host a Wildlife Party](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/get-involved/host-a-wildlife-party/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Host a Wildlife Party Party 1 You can help by throwing a party for wildlife! Host a wildlife party as part of a Girls Night Out or at your next Book Club Meeting, Scout Meeting, Bible Study, Garden
- [Events](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/events/)
- [Provide a Release Site](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/provide-a-release-site/) - Provide a Release Site Do you have a good release site for our animals returning to the wild? Would you like the opportunity for wildlife to be released on your property? We are always looking for safe locations to once again offer our rescues a second chance for life in the “wild”. Releasing is an

## Quizzes

- [Cool Wildlife Trivia](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/?fca_qc_quiz=26527)
- [How much do you know about wildlife?](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/?fca_qc_quiz=3458)
- [How much do you know about trash?](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/?fca_qc_quiz=3419)

## Events

- [LUV Encounter](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/event/luv-encounter/) - (LIMITED TO 6 people - Mask Required During Attendance) Love animals and want an up close and personal wildlife experience? LUV Nights (Learn - Understand - Visit) are a unique way for you to come and interact with Second Chances Wildlife Center's wildlife educational ambassadors. These 45 minute visits are designed for both adults and children
- [LUV Wildlife Experience](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/event/luv-wildlife-experience/) - (LIMITED TO 6 people - Mask Required During Attendance) Love animals and want an up close and personal wildlife experience? LUV Nights (Learn - Understand - Visit) are a unique way for you to come and interact with Second Chances Wildlife Center's wildlife educational ambassadors. These 45 minute visits are designed for both adults and children
- [LUV Night](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/event/luv-night/) - (LIMITED TO 6 people - Mask Required During Attendance) Love animals and want an up close and personal wildlife experience? LUV Nights (Learn - Understand - Visit) are a unique way for you to come and interact with Second Chances Wildlife Center's wildlife educational ambassadors. These 45 minute visits are designed for both adults and children
- [Behind the Scenes Wildlife Center Tour](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/event/behind-the-scenes-wildlife-center-tour/)
- [Kentucky Bat Festival](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/event/kentucky-bat-festival/) - Stay tuned for more info! This is going to be an awesome event!
- [Give For Good](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/event/give-for-good/) - 24 hours of Online Giving. This is our most important day of the year. Our animals count on us. We count on you. Our goal this year is $20,000! Every donation makes a difference. Will you help us reach our goal?
- [Summer Camp](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/event/summer-camp/) - Enjoy a fun week at our center! Learn about Kentucky wildlife, why it’s important and how we care for wildlife both in our environment and at the center. Campers will have the opportunity to meet live educational animals and help take care of their “adopted” animal for the week. (They reside at the center.). We
- [Wildlife Baby Shower](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/event/wildlife-baby-shower/) - Baby season is here and we have tons of wildlife babies coming in to our center to care for and rehabilitate to return back to the wild! This special event is the ONLY time you are able see these amazing wildlife babies up close and in person. Due to the popularity of this event, this
- [New Volunteer Orientation](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/event/new-volunteer-orientation/) - Want to join our Animal Care Team? Here is your chance. This orientation is the first step in our volunteer process. Please read our requirements and email your application before March 21 to confirm your spot. Orientation will be held at center. http://secondchanceswildlife.org/volunteer/
- [Wine for Wildlife](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/event/wine-for-wildlife/) - Enjoy a night out with your friends or loved one. Ticket includes a wine sample flight of six, treats too eat, music, and a visit with one of our education animals! All for just $20 per person!!!! Dress is business casual. Proceeds go back to saving our wildlife.
- [LUV experience](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/event/luv-experience-2/)
- [Behind the Scenes tour](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/event/behind-the-scenes-tour-2/)
- [Behind the Scenes Tour](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/event/behind-the-scenes-tour/) - Come see what we do and how we do it! See our animals up close while touring the medical treatment building, outside grounds, and popping in our education building and gift shop. More info and tickets can be found on our Eventbrite page.
- [LUV Experience](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/event/luv-experience/) - Enjoy a unique opportunity to interact with some of our licensed education ambassadors. More info and tickets on our eventbrite page.
- [Holiday Day Camp](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/event/holiday-day-camp/) - Enjoy a fun day at our center! Learn about Kentucky wildlife, why it's important and how we care for wildlife both in our environment and at the center. Campers will have the opportunity to meet live educational animals. We will offer educational and fun games, take home project, hands-on learning activities, outdoor activities, indoor free-

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/category/uncategorized/)
- [Skunks](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/category/wildlife/skunks/)
- [Wildlife](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/category/wildlife/)
- [Bats](https://secondchanceswildlife.org/category/wildlife/bats/)