06/10/2026
Groundhog Rescue! 🐾
We got a text today about a trapped baby groundhog.
Normally, we don’t handle wildlife calls since we’re not licensed wildlife rehabilitators, but this was a true life-or-death situation. The little guy had become very tangled in netting and was being slowly strangled.
I advised the homeowner to keep their distance as to not stress the animal and possibly cause him to get hurt worse.
We were on site within 20 minutes.
By the time we arrived, the netting was wrapped so tightly around him that he could barely breathe. After carefully cutting away about six strands and taking a few minutes to assess him, I was relieved to find that he hadn’t suffered any major injuries and was able to be safely released.
The best part? Mommy groundhog kept coming to check on him while he was trapper, clearly concerned about her baby. 🥹
This is a good reminder to please check any netting—sports nets, garden mesh, deer fencing, or similar materials around your property. Wildlife can become entangled incredibly quickly, and what seems harmless to us can be deadly for them.
A few fun groundhog facts while we’re here:
🌱 Groundhogs are actually large members of the squirrel family.
🌱 They are excellent diggers and can move hundreds of pounds of dirt while building their burrows.
🌱 Their burrows provide shelter for many other animals after they’re abandoned.
🌱 Despite their chunky appearance, they can climb trees and even swim.
🌱 They help aerate the soil and play an important role in healthy ecosystems!
Today was one of those right-place, right-time situations, and I’m grateful we were able to help.
Safe, healthy, and back with mom. That’s the ending we like to see. 🤎🐾
Photo of the trapped animal in the comments
