Rocky Mount Wildlife Rehabbers

30/10/2025

Our head trauma who was suspected to be hit by a car, is released! Eating solids like a champ and was given a round of antibiotics and dewormer over the course of his stay!

25/10/2025

Little background on this boy! Good Sam found and appeared to be hit by a car based on location and head trauma. We were not eating well on our own initially but after a few days of fluids and pain meds (still continuing antibiotics) we’re eating formula and small amounts of baby food! We will try slowly to introduce more soft foods and as long as he can eat hard food, we will be on our way to release! He has shown no issues in climbing :)

20/10/2025

This is awesome news for our wildlife!!!!

🎈 BALLOON RELEASES ARE ILLEGAL IN NC AS OF OCT 1st 2025? Yes or No?

➡️Most web searches say it is illegal and passed… some people say it is still being looked at and to be voted on … which is it??

This is what is found in searches across the web…

In North Carolina, the fine for an intentional balloon release is $250, effective as of October 1, 2025.

This applies to anyone who organizes or participates in a balloon release, and it is considered an infraction.

The law does not apply to hot air balloons that are recovered, nor does it apply to releases conducted for scientific or governmental purposes.

Fine amount: $250

Effective date: October 1, 2025

Violation: Organizing or participating in an intentional balloon release

Classification: Infraction

Exemptions:
Hot air balloons that are recovered after launch

Releases conducted on behalf of a government agency

Releases conducted for scientific or meteorological purposes

(Post amended)

20/10/2025

This squirrel release was so awesome as one of our new rehabbers, Ashley, successfully rehabbed and released her 1st squirrel!

20/10/2025

A few pictures of the squirrels we have had in rehab that have officially been released back into the wild…… 10 in total!

04/10/2025

Calls tend to slow down this time of year and of course we get “odd” ones periodically as well, but we were not expecting an infant squirrel call this late in the year!!

29/09/2025

🥺UPDATE: Sweet baby passed during the day😥

🥰UPDATE: We made it through the night!🥰

New intake today…

Found in a yard, covered in dirt/rain. Presents as head trauma with nystagmus and a cloudy eye. Unable to stand without a head tilt or loss of balance. Concerned possible hit by car with head trauma 😞 Pain medication, fluids and antibiotics on board as well a flea treatment. This little girl is also VERY emaciated and thin…only maybe 7-8 months old. Prayers needed for this one

29/09/2025

Successful opossum release of some of ones that came in about 6 weeks old!!

28/09/2025

Make sure your animals are vaccinated! Deworming is important as well!

Today is and this year's theme is "Act Now: You, Me Community,” marking the first time in its 19-year history that the theme does not include the word "rabies," showing how well-established this movement has become. Whether you are an individual, part of an organization, or a decision-maker, the time to act is today. Here are some key takeaways from our "Rabies in the U.S." infographic.
🔵 In 2023, rabid animals in the U.S. totaled 3,760 - an increase of 5.1% from 3,579 in 2022.
🦇 Bats were the most frequently reported rabid animal in the U.S. in 2023. Over 1/3 of animal rabies cases in the U.S. in 2023 were bats.
0️⃣ Human cases of rabies in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico in 2023.

Remember, the best way to protect your animals from this deadly disease is through vaccination and to keep them away from wildlife that can spread the disease. Learn more at avma.org/Rabies.

16/09/2025

We wanted to take a moment and share a reality in rehab and that is wild animals are just that, wild. They are not meant to be pets, to keep yourself, cuddle, etc. This little one, is now about 8-9 weeks old and has been syringe fed for weeks. She’s starting to eat foods on her own and yesterday, as food and water was refreshed, she decided it was time to start growling, jumping and lunging at our hand. While this is behavior we want to see, because it’s the natural fear, this starts to become dangerous. Even at this age, nails and teeth are sharpe, they bite and can do some damage. Above all else, it is illegal in NC to have or keep as a pet or rehab any wildlife without a license.

04/09/2025

More pics from yesterday’s release!