21 Eastern Gray Squirrels and Counting

We currently have 21 orphaned Eastern Gray Squirrels in our nursery. Young squirrels are a lot of work... and depending on their age and health, can require round-the-clock feedings. Baby squirrels can spend more than 12 weeks in our care.

If you find a squirrel that you believe is orphaned, please don't feed it or give it water. Instead, give us a call. Squirrels are great moms and can often be reunited with their young. Please do not relocate mom. It is illegal to do so, and you could be leaving babies behind!

Wild Care Helpline

508-240-2255

WATCH as this mother squirrel retrieves her babies and returns them to the nest.

Siblings from Norton, MA

PHOTO by Chelsea Peck

Fundraiser Helps

Wild Care Incubate Turtle Eggs

Each summer, we receive dozens of turtles that have been struck by cars, primarily Common Snapping Turtles, Eastern Box Turtles, Eastern Painted Turtles, and Diamondback Terrapins (an Endangered Species). Many of the turtles are adult females that are crossing roads seeking a place to lay their eggs. In the event that the turtle cannot be saved, we will extract her eggs and incubate or bury them - continuing the cycle of life.

Thank you to everyone that donated on Facebook and through PayPal towards our turtle fundraiser! With your generous donations we raised $710.00 to purchase egg incubation supplies. We hope this equipment will give lots of baby turtles a head start this season!

VIDEO Diamondback Terrapin

by Chelsea Peck

Cape Abilities Students Learn about Animals

Wild Care’s Amy Sanders gave a two-part presentation to students from Cape Abilities. Participants met Wild Care's animal ambassador Eastern Box Turtle Garv, and also learned what to do if they find an animal in distress. The second session was spent learning about owls, asking questions, and spending time with Eastern Screech Owl Up Up.

“The group really enjoyed attending the Wild Care program” said Cape Abilities Day Habilitation Program Manger Nicole Wolcott.

This program was generously sponsored by donors Doris Clausen and Linda DeStefano.

Feather Friendly Donation to

Help Prevent

Window Strikes

Just in time for the return of our spring songbirds, Wild Care received a generous donation of window strike deterrents from Feather Friendly. This donation included rolls of peel and stick dots that will cover the doors and other large windows of our Education Center. Once in place, these stickers will last up to eight years. There are a variety of different products available, and all of them are approved by the American Bird Conservancy.

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Feather Friendly products