Rescueber

04/13/2025

04/13/2025

04/13/2025

Should you be concerned if you see a baby bunny all alone? Generally speaking, no. Baby rabbits only live in the nest for 3 weeks before becoming independent (even if they are still quite small)!

If you discover a nest of baby rabbits, please do not remove them. Their mother is likely nearby and will return at dawn and dusk to feed them.

Worried the nest is abandoned? Try placing a few twigs in a pattern on top of the nest and leave. Check after 24 hours; if the twigs have been disturbed, then mother has been back to check on her babies! In the meantime, make sure no dogs or neighborhood cats disturb the nest.

If you discover injured or truly abandoned baby rabbits in your yard, contact HSHV’s rescue team at 734-661-3512.

[Thank you Michigan Friends of Wildlife for this info!]

04/13/2025

***Community member in need!***

We have someone, and their two bonded cats Marcy and Cube, who need housing for May and June. They are able to pay up to $1k (ideally less) per month.

If they cannot find cat friendly housing they are also searching for a temp foster for the cats for those two months until they move into their permanent housing.

Can you help? Know of a place to stay for that time or can you temp foster? Email [email protected] with any offers or questions!

04/13/2025

Our friends at Triple R Pets are having a workshop!

TNR Hands-On Workshop: Thursday, April 17th, 6:30pm to 8:00pm, at NAWS, 9981 West 190 Street, Mokena, IL

Join Triple R Pets at our hands-on TNR workshop on Thursday April 17th from 6:30pm to 8pm at NAWS, 9981 West 190th Street, Mokena, IL. Learn how to trap, transport and return cats. Learn where the low-cost spay/neuter clinics are and what their services and costs are. Learn about your legal right to feed, water and shelter your colony in Cook County.

Our volunteers will provide hands-on training (minus the kitty) including how to set a trap. Tips and tricks for trapping even the smartest feline will be shared. Any and all questions are encouraged and will be answered. For more information and a map see: https://conta.cc/4jh4s9x

04/12/2025

Almost three months after being dropped off at spcaLA for safe housing after the Eaton Fire, Ermias' family came to retrieve him and take him home! We are very happy we were able to take care of Ermias while his family found a new place to live (that would accept dogs!). Best of luck!!

04/12/2025

04/12/2025

Please - don’t purchase an animal as a gift! Shelters are bursting at the seams…rabbits, chicks and other animals are a commitment.

04/12/2025

Gaaaaah 😻😻😻😻😻

Salvatore doesn't understand why he’s still with us!

This incredible man is 11 years old and was brought in by Cook County Animal Control when his previous owner could no longer care for him. He lived with two German Shepherds, but we think he was the one in charge 😉

He would love to come help you with your work, or more likely micro manage your entire life. He spent the morning in our Director's office where he dumped the trash (several times), opened a printer box and tried to climb in, and climbed on her computer keyboard. She finally succumbed to his charms and just held him - which is all he really wants.

If you're looking for a new best friend who will entertain you with his silly antics and mostly crawl in your lap, come meet our Sal! ❤️❤️❤️

04/12/2025

Anyone driving from Virginia area to the west. We have some puppies that are too big to fly in cabin and would like to get them to Colorado (or even Oklahoma) and one to California (or even as far as Arizona) and one to Texas. email us if you are driving anywhere close to these areas from Virginia. [email protected]

04/12/2025

Happy World Hamster Day! We haven’t transported any yet, but we are willing! ❤️ The most common hamsters in the US are Syrian Hamsters - they’re also called Teddy Bear and Golden hamsters. They are friendly and great pets.
Cool hamster setups: https://www.hamsterwelfare.com/amazing-setups/. If you’re looking to adopt a hamster, click on this link to learn more about Mildred at Lost Woods Animal Sanctuary: https://www.petfinder.com/small-furry/mildred-75610900/il/crystal-lake/lost-woods-animal-sanctuary-il996/

04/11/2025

After sharing Finnley’s story last week, we wanted to share some more information about heartworm and animals. This data is a couple of years old, but shows that heartworm testing and prevention is important for ALL pets.🐾

04/11/2025

Vet cats are the best!

It's been a morning. I had to take down a South American Royal Blue Snake as it was slithering down the wall. This is an extremely rare and venomous species. I am lucky to be alive!! These employees of mine would not have lasted this long if it weren't for my close observation of our surroundings.

04/10/2025

It’s National Hug Your Dog Day! 🐾 Don’t have a dog yet? We can get you in touch with some people that can help! 🐕 Go hug your dog, release some oxytocin, and show your dog you care! Please share some of your best dog hugging pics in the comments! ❤️

04/10/2025

We LOVE reunification stories!!