Keepin It Wild Wildlife Rescue

08/03/2025

🐿️ Snuggle puddle alert! 🥹 This video shows a few of the sweet baby squirrels getting cozy after their afternoon feeding — full bellies, warm blankets, and lots of love. 💕
After last week’s severe storms, we were absolutely flooded with orphaned babies — 26 new arrivals in just a few days! They range from just a few days old to about 5 weeks, some with eyes newly open. Some have injuries like broken legs or head trauma, while others are simply lost or separated from their nests.

No matter their condition, they all deserve a second chance — and we’re doing our best to give them just that. 💚

08/02/2025

🎨📚 One of our bigger opossums had a very special job this week — helping Julie with her project!

He may not have had the energy or excitement of the squirrels (let’s be honest, few do 😂), but his calm and curious nature turned out to be exactly what was needed. 💕 Sometimes the quietest critters make the biggest impact.

Way to go, little buddy! 👏🦝

07/31/2025

Raccoon Update! 🦝🍉🥕

Our pre-release raccoons are doing great! They're out in their big enclosure, learning how to be wild, climbing like champs, and getting used to all the sights, sounds, and smells of the outdoors. 🌳

Right now, the biggest goal is for them to get wild and get chubby—yep, they need to pack on some healthy weight before release! We’re feeding them a mix of donated fruits and veggies (thank you!!), plus dog food to help bulk them up. I go through a ton of dog food! 😅

If anyone would like to help out, Sam’s Club has 50lb bags for around $25. I usually buy Pedigree, but Dog Chow works too! Every donation helps us get these babies one step closer to freedom. 💚

Venmo: -it-wild
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/5463523
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07/30/2025

Why was Buttercup the squirrel so upset yesterday? 🤔

Well… these three little bear cubs (okay, okay—they’re actually raccoons 🦝🦝🦝) were exploring HER turf while I cleaned their space. And let me tell you, Buttercup was not impressed! 😂

The raccoon trio, on the other hand, absolutely loved their little adventure. Climbing, sniffing, exploring—it’s like a theme park out there for them!

Sorry, Buttercup… but sometimes you’ve gotta share the wild. 💚

07/28/2025

Linda they loved the new slide!! They wanted to thank you!!

07/26/2025

🌿🦝 HUGE thank you to some amazing supporters! 🦊🌽

We want to send our heartfelt gratitude to Kathy, Bobby, Mike, Misty, Becky, Linda, Janet, Maggie, Heather, DeeDee, Alex, Jordyn, Denise, Barb and Emily for your generous donations! 💚 Your kindness helps us keep bellies full and tails wagging here at Keepin It Wild!

Right now, we're going through tons of fresh food—corn, watermelon, cucumbers—and dog food continues to be one of our biggest staples. If anyone else would like to pitch in, we’d be so grateful!

📦 Amazon Wishlist https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2EEX5Z70XSR3K?ref_=wl_share
💸 Venmo: -it-wild
💰 PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/5463523

07/25/2025

Julie and I spent the last couple days expanding our raccoon pre-release enclosure for the South Dakota crew—and let’s just say, it was wild! 🦝🔥 We added tons of new enrichment: climbing structures, swing toys, eight more sleeping boxes, a bonus room, AND space for a second pool so they can splash the day away. 💦🌿

Huge shoutout to Jesse for stepping in when we hit a snag—couldn’t have done it without you! 💪

It was hot, sweaty, full of biting flies… but worth every second to see these rascals romp and play! 🛠️🦟❤️ Julie Walsh

07/23/2025

Letting the babies into the expansion Julie and I built

07/21/2025

🌳🧡 RELEASE DAY! 🐿️✨

These four wild little souls are officially free — back where they belong, in the trees, in the sunshine, living their best squirrel lives! 🌞🌲

They came in hungry, helpless, and full of attitude… and thanks to weeks of rehab, good nutrition, enrichment, and a lot of love — they’re now ready to thrive on their own. 💪

Huge shoutout to Crystal for the amazing care and dedication you gave them every single day. You did it — great job!! 👏🧡

This is what your support makes possible. Thank you for helping us help them.

🧾 Venmo: -it-wild
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07/18/2025

🌅✨ Big Day for Pebbles the Mink! ✨🌅

Tonight, as the sun sets, Pebbles will take his final step in rescue — heading back to the wild where he belongs! 🦦💚

After weeks of learning to hunt, forage, and thrive in his pre-release enclosure, he’s now strong, independent, and ready to take on life in the wild. We’ve found the perfect release spot: a quiet, lush area near clean water, full of hiding places and natural prey — exactly what a wild mink needs to succeed. 🌾🌊🐟

We’ll be releasing him at dusk, when he’s naturally most active, giving him the best chance to explore, settle in, and stay safe.

Thank you to everyone who’s followed his journey, donated, and cheered him on. YOU made this moment possible. 🫶

Want to help the next wild life get their second chance?

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07/14/2025