10/30/2026
A video from the past… ❤️
THIS is what I work so hard for… THEIR FREEDOM! THEIR big day to run free in the wild, where they belong.
Pay attention to the fox at the beginning. He had a leg amputated. Then, toward the end of the video, notice the first bobcat. He, too, had a back leg amputated. Both of these animals proved over time in pre-release that they were capable of surviving in the wild. They adapted, learned to compensate for what they had lost, and demonstrated that they deserved a chance at life and freedom.
Wildlife is incredibly resilient. They can overcome, adapt, and keep moving forward in ways that many people don’t realize. A physical disability doesn’t automatically mean an animal cannot survive in the wild. It’s not the same as when we, as humans, experience a major loss or disability. Animals often adapt to their circumstances remarkably well. Too many are quick to condemn an animal to a lifetime in captivity simply because it has a handicap or physical limitation. And that’s not fair to the animal.
GIVE THEM A CHANCE.
Observe them over time. Allow them to develop their strength, instincts, and abilities in a pre-release environment. Watch how they navigate their surroundings, find food, move, climb, run, and respond to the world around them.
THEN make a decision.
The goal of wildlife rehabilitation should always be to give these animals the opportunity to return to the lives they were meant to live.
This video is a reminder of WHY I do what I do. Every release is a victory. Every animal running off into the wild is a reminder that all the hard work, long nights, expenses, and sacrifices are worth it.
