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To locate a wildlife rehabilitator in your area of Georgia, please look at this list. To locate a wildlife rehabilitator in another state, please search this site. If you find a baby mammal…. If you have come across a baby mammal, please begin by reading this instructional PDF. Get a container with air holes. Depending on the size of the animal, a shoebox or paper box will work well. Put some soft bedding in the box. Old towels, washcloths, (clean) rags, or even grass work well. Do not force the water in!
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About the Animals « Tails From The Hart
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Although I remember every wild animal that comes through my door, certain animals have had personalities that have stuck with me. In addition to visiting numerous elementary, middle, and. High schools, Belfry was my sidekick for a presentation at SciTrek, the children’s science museum in Atlanta. Unfortunately, Belfry passed away in January 2004. These two orphaned raccoons came to me in the summer of 2003. 8211; Larry, Curly and Moe were the first opossums I ever rehabbed.
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In The News « Tails From The Hart
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Tails From The Hart has become a knowledgeable resource for metro-Atlanta news organizations who would like to know more information on wildlife rehabilitation, wild mammal care, and rabies vector species animals. 11Alive’s piece on how the heat is affecting wild animals: “What’s happening to Georgia’s animals? Rockdale Newton Citizen: “Leave Rescuing Wildlife to the Experts.”. Before you do anything, please take a look at this page. For clear instructions on how to proceed.
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Baby blankets (old/used/new it doesn’t matter). Fleece/Flannel fabric remnants or blankets. Towels (old/used/new it doesn’t matter). Scent-free, color-free pine bedding. Small stuffed animals (about the size of a softball or smaller). Travel type heating pads. Baby bottles and nipples (old/used/new it doesn’t matter). Fox Valley 40/25 powdered formula for raccoons. Gerber baby cereal (the kind that you add water/milk to). Extra veggies from your garden. Fruit that is just a bit too ripe to eat.
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About the Facility « Tails From The Hart
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Elizabeth runs her rehab facility out of her home on her family’s 63 acre farm in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Depending upon the age and species of the animal, the animal is either housed in the intake room, the porch, or outdoors in the large habitat. Feline rhinotracheitis, calici and panleukopenia virus. Corner of the outdoor habitat. Before the animals are released into the wild, they must meet certain criteria:. Be healthy and parasite-free; completed all rounds of vaccines.
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Video/Webcam « Tails From The Hart
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This is a live video feed of the raccoons in the habitat. We’re currently experimenting with the camera placement in order to provide the best picture quality and largest surface area filmed without allowing the raccoons to tear up the camera. We’ve already had one camera destroyed by curious hands, so we’re being super-careful with this one! Before you do anything, please take a look at this page. For clear instructions on how to proceed. Content 2010 Tails from the Hart and Elizabeth Hartman.
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Photo Gallery « Tails From The Hart
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Before you do anything, please take a look at this page. For clear instructions on how to proceed. Content 2010 Tails from the Hart and Elizabeth Hartman. Graphic design by Catie Donnelly Design. Implementation by Kristie Lauborough.
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Blog « Tails From The Hart
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Laquo; Raccoon Release – September 4, 2011. The best of intentions. June 13th, 2012. Posted in 2012 Season. I had the best of intentions on updating this website frequently with posts about my rehabilitation efforts. Unfortunately, life has gotten too busy and crazy, and I’ve completely neglected the website as a result! But it’s for good reason, I promise – raccoon baby season is in full swing! Here are a couple of photos of what I’ve been doing lately:. As you can tell, I’ve been pretty busy! Finally, ...
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Become a Rehabilitator « Tails From The Hart
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If you’re interested in learning more about wildlife rehabilitation or becoming a wildlife rehabilitator yourself, check out this brochure. From WildAgain Wildlife Rehabilitation. It explains what wildlife rehabilitation is, why it’s needed and what is involved in becoming a wildlife rehabilitator. In Georgia, the Department of Natural Resources issues wildlife rehabilitation licenses to individuals who pass a written exam and a facility inspection. Before you do anything, please take a look at this page.