The Animal Control team experienced a wild first — an owl and a turtle stuck together!
When Officer Robinson answered a call about an owl that was unable to fly, he did not expect a turtle to be involved as well!
He arrived on the scene and discovered that the owl’s talon was actually clamped between the turtle’s carapace and plastron — the top and bottom shell.
Can you believe it?!
He brought them both back to the shelter where he and Chief Toussaint gently separated the two. Click here to check out the video!
The owl had a minor injury and the turtle was thankfully uninjured! Both are now safe and sound with a licensed wildlife rehabber who will care for them until they can be released back into the wild.
When you Walk for the Animals, you walk for all animals — including our wildlife neighbors! With your support, our furry and feathered (and scaly) friends get the resources, care, and protection they need to survive and thrive.
Join the fight for the animals and become a Hero from Home today!
I want to be a Hero from Home!
Power up your fundraiser!
When you reach fundraising milestones starting at $50, you earn superpower stickers that will be delivered directly to you!
You never know what superpower might arrive: will it be Kitten Kabang or Zoomie Zap?! Or maybe Puppy Pow or Bunny Blam?!
Can you collect them all and become a Walk Supreme Super?!
Don’t forget to take a look at the Walk websitefor some fun tips to make your fundraiser yours!
Want a BONUS BOOST?
Join us for Smarty Pets TOMORROW, July 21 at 6 PM! We’re talking about all things Guinea Pigs with Becky Martin of Small Angels Rescue— she’ll walk us through proper husbandry, habitat requirements, health tips and tricks, and more! Sign up HERE!
This week’s Heroes from Home: the AWLA campers!
A group of AWLA summer campers made enrichment toys for the small companion animals at the shelter — and they’re superhero-themed, of course! The kids stuffed safely decorated, cardboard tubes with tasty fruit and hay for the guinea pigs and bunnies to nibble and forage.
What superheroes can you spot!?
It’s so fun to see kids getting involved with this year’s Walk for the Animals! Are you getting inspired?!
Meet Dexter!
Last week we asked you to send us your Best Dressed Super-Pet, and our friend Harper (a local student) delivered! We love seeing your Super-Pets, keep sending them!
Meet one of our Speed Walker Sponsors: Northside Veterinary Clinic!
Northside Veterinary Clinic has been providing caring and personalized service to you and your pets since 1949. We offer high-quality and compassionate preventative, medical, surgical, and dental care for dogs and cats.
Thank you Northside Veterinary Clinic for your support!
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