River Song Foundation

10/29/2026

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10/22/2026

Some very important info from one of our favorite sanctuaries.
Rule of thumb, just never feed wildlife. The results can be deadly.

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This time of year, we always worry when we see people discussing plans to leave their pumpkins outside for wild animals to eat. While the intentions are good, the consequences are not.

We discourage people from doing this for the same reasons we generally discourage feeding wildlife. Artificial feeding draws animals into close contact, where they are more likely to spread disease. It often feeds the “wrong” animals, drawing in rats and mice who may then get poisoned by neighbors and spread the poison up the food chain. And feeding a wild animal can make it accustomed to humans, putting it in danger.

Pumpkins are also inappropriate food for most wildlife. While it’s fine as a treat for animals in zoos and rehabilitation, pumpkins are the product of thousands of years of domestication and native wildlife didn’t evolve to eat it. A bunch of chopped jack-o-lanterns have far too much sugar for a deer and can cause them to enter ketoacidosis. It can also disrupt their microbiome as their bodies adapt to their winter diet. Animals that do survive eating pumpkins will p**p the seeds, possibly causing them to spread as invasive plants and cause harm in natural ecosystems.

With all that said, we appreciate people who want to avoid food waste! If you want to donate your pumpkins after Halloween, reach out to zoos, rehabilitation facilities, and nature centers to see if they’d like them. (They can include them in a balanced diet without letting the critters overindulge.) Livestock farms and sanctuaries can also often make use of pumpkins. We hear that piggies love them! 🐖

We do not currently need pumpkins ourselves at this time, since we have few animals in care that should eat them.

We appreciate everyone who wants to help wildlife. Please be sure to do it the right way!

10/20/2026

We've received a plea for help with a mom and kittens that are about to become homeless. If you can help text 503-741-7369 and we will hook you up with the owner.

10/14/2026

In search of strong person to help sort and organize years of accumulation of rescue equipment. This will be outside work mostly . Volunteer or paid please text 503-741-7369 for more information.

10/13/2026

Poor doggo.

10/12/2026

URGENT_Medical foster needed for 5-week-old kitten. Must be able to tube/syringe feed and give sub-q fluids. Please TEXT only to 503 741 7369.

10/11/2026

Barn homes needed for several kitties getting evicted from their homes. All cats will be fully vetted. Must be able to acclimate 4 weeks on property prior to release. We can help with set up and supplies. Please text 503-741-7369 for more info.

10/08/2026

BOTTLE FEEDERS NEEDED, INCUBATOR CAN BE PROVIDED!

I met someone at the vet today with this poor baby who was found alone out by John Day boat ramp last night. Unfortunately he did not make it. Flea infestation and emaciation suggests flea anemia which is a killer of kittens. Another box of 3 week olds was just brought to me from Jewell also, one kitten deceased, the other 3 in poor shape. They are being triaged and placed into an incubator but by tomorrow evening will need another bottle feeder. Please text me at 503-741-7369 if you are able.


PLEASE Help prevent needless suffering, SPAY AND NEUTER!! 🥲

10/07/2026

A few of the 12 kitties we TNR'ed yesterday having breakfast before being released to their caregiver. Thanks Julia and Connie for your hard work and hours on the road!😻

09/22/2026

We got a call from a family in need of rehoming two neutered males, but they are also in need of vet care ASAP due to urinary issues, and we are hoping to find sponsors for these cats as this is out of our abilities right now. If you can help please text us at 503-741-7369. They need to see a vet as soon as possible. thanks!