Trixie
Trixie was admitted to our rehabilitation center in 2005 as a surrender from his finder. Trixie was originally found as a hatchling in 2000 and was kept illegally as a pet for five years indoors. During this time, Trixie was not fed a proper diet or provided with proper housing to allow normal growth. Trixie developed […]
Rosie
Rosie is our eldest ambassador at our center! Admitted in 2005 as a full grown adult with a very weathered shell, we suspect Rosie is at least 50 years old! Rosie was found injured at a local park following a dog interaction. Rosie is missing her left eye and part of her upper left jaw. […]
Hercules
Hercules was admitted to our rehabilitation center from a local veterinary office where he was dropped off by a member of the public. Hercules was uninjured, however his origin was not known to the veterinary staff. Due to his unknown origin location, Hercules is unable to be released to the wild. Box Turtles have a very strong […]
Jade
Jade & Jasper were brought to our rehabilitation center as a surrender from the public in 2015. These siblings were found as hatchling terrapins in a backyard pool shortly after they hatched from their nest in 2011. Unfortunately, the finder of the turtles kept the two turtles, illegally, as pets for the next four years. Due […]
Jasper
Jade & Jasper were brought to our rehabilitation center as a surrender from the public in 2015. These siblings were found as hatchling terrapins in a backyard pool shortly after they hatched from their nest in 2011. Unfortunately, the finder of the turtles kept the two turtles, illegally, as pets for the next four years. […]
Sheldon
Sheldon, our ambassador Common Musk Turtle, was found in a box abandoned outside a pet store in Queens. While Musk Turtles are a wild species found on Long Island, we suspect Sheldon was either taken from the wild as a youngster or perhaps purchased as a pet. Sheldon is unable to be released as his origin […]
Stash
Stash, our ambassador Chipmunk, is aptly named for the Chipmunks incredible ability to store their food. Stash was admitted to our rehabilitation center as a young orphaned baby who required around the clock care & bottle feedings. Despite our best efforts to raise Stash so that he was fully prepared for release to the wild, Stash […]
Ping
Ping was admitted to our rehabilitation center in 2009 as a young duckling afflicted with a physical growth deformity colloquially known as “Angel Wing.” Angel Wing is a condition that impacts young ducks and geese when they are growing and typically occurs in populations that have been fed unhealthy foods (ie: bread) by people. While […]
Tabitha & Timothy
Tabitha and Timothy are our pair of ambassador Doves. While these two doves get along beautifully, they are actually different species. Tabitha is a Eurasian Collared Dove, a species that does not occur in the wild here. As an abandoned pet, Tabitha was found struggling to survive in the wild. Timothy, a native Mourning Dove, […]
Charlie
Charlie is among the newest ambassadors at our center! Charlie is a four year old American Kestrel who was confiscated from a member of the public and brought to a rehabilitation center in Illinois. He is unable to be released as he is imprinted on people. Charlie was transferred to our permanent care in September […]