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From our grantees at @munciearf

Beatrix is looking SO much better!! She was Found with what we thought was a ruptured eyeball, but after multiple trips to the vet and six weeks of medication and around the clock care, her eye was able to be saved, and she will not require eye removal. Today she was spayed and she was cleared for adoption! She is such a sweet Kitten that a friend of the Foster had already applied to adopt and got the news today that she will be able to go home next week!

We want to thank everyone who donated for her care- from her repeated trips to the vet, the multiple antibiotics, pain medications, and antiviral medications she required to become healthy enough for adoption to her spay, microchip, vaccinations, and feline leukemia and FIV test- we would not be able to save animals like Beatrix without your help!

First photo is now and second photo is her before photo.

From our grantees at @gcwrescue

🐻 Three orphaned American Black Bear cubs have arrived at Gold Country Wildlife Rescue, marking the beginning of our 2026 Black Bear rehabilitation season.

Over the course of just more than a week, three orphaned cubs from Placer and El Dorado Counties were brought to our Wildlife Intake & Care Center by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). As one of only three wildlife rehabilitation centers permitted by CDFW to rehabilitate Black Bears in California, we`ll spend the coming months providing these cubs with the specialized care they need before they can return to the wild.

The first arrivals were healthy siblings after being monitored for several days when they were found without their mother. Just over a week later, a third orphaned cub arrived after also being found without his mother. During his examination and X-rays, it was discovered he had been shot in the hind leg with birdshot at close range.

Thankfully, no major bones, joints, or other critical anatomy were damaged. After receiving initial treatment from Dr. Mira Sanchez at Companion Veterinary Clinic , he is recovering well and is already climbing, exploring, and playing.

Over the coming months, these cubs will grow, heal, and prepare for their return to the wild. They will spend that time in our custom Black Bear rehabilitation enclosure, "Summit University," where every aspect of their care is designed to help them remain wild while minimizing human interaction.

For additional details about these cubs and their rehabilitation, you can read our full announcement on our website: https://pulse.ly/oazj8tmt2o

If you have information regarding wildlife violations in the state of California, you can notify CDFW through their CalTip line: 1 888 334-CALTIP (888 334-2258), or you can send an anonymous tip by texting "CALTIP", followed by a space and the message, to 847411 (tip411).

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From our grantees at @chimphaven

The Treetop Ten have been living their best lives this summer at Chimp Haven! Tequila’s group has been enjoying a little change of scenery as their habitat undergoes exciting renovations with new structures and enrichment. In her corral, Mocha climbs to the top of her play structure to keep an eye on progress. She and Inky are still besties, and you rarely find them too far apart! Other groupmates, including December, often join in the fun on the structure as it provides the best view to spy on neighbors. While still an expert at Positive Reinforcement Training (PRT), December’s been a little distracted during training sessions by girls next door – but who can blame him? The group can’t wait to move back into their habitat and enjoy their newly renovated space in the coming weeks. We look forward to following more of their adventures this summer!

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From our grantees at @wetlandswildlifecarecenter

Patient highlight from the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center:

This Brown Pelican was brought in on the 4th of July when onlookers thought it was strange that it was letting people come up and pet it. Upon further examination our technicians found a fishing hook and line lodged in its throat. After successfully removing the hook and taking X-rays to rule out anything else amiss, they identified 4 other fishing hooks deeper within.

The next day our veterinarian Dr. Wood, along with our technicians attempted to remove the remaining fishing hooks but the pelican wasn’t stable enough and started to decline (it even actually stopped breathing). The procedure was stopped immediately and luckily, it woke up and recovered.

The team let a few more days pass for it to stabilize, and last week the removal was attempted again. The team retrieved 3 of the 4 hooks using an unusual method that works only with some large animals involving physically reaching all the way down to grab them (do not try this at home!). The 5th and final hook was safely removed days later during surgery which revealed it fully wrapped around the jugular vein.

Currently, the pelican is recovering well and has put on weight, and we hope it will be cleared for release in the coming weeks. All of this requires medication, food, supplies, equipment, and many labor hours- things made possible through donations and grants- so thank you to the Doris Day Animal Foundation for helping save wildlife!

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From our grantees at @friendsofmaccnashville

Pawssanova came to us as a stray in heartbreaking condition. He was severely underweight and suffering from painful stomatitis that made eating nearly impossible. Every bite caused him to cry out in pain. Thanks to the generosity of the Doris Day Animal Foundation, Pawssanova was able to receive the specialized dental care he desperately needed at a local veterinary practice. Today, he can eat comfortably, has regained his quality of life, and found his forever home through adoption on July 12.

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From our grantees at @hoohaven

In January 2024, Hoo Haven shared an incredible story of survival with the DDAF. It began with a very young American Bald Eagle named "Frost Bite"—affectionately known as "Frosty." When Frosty arrived at Hoo Haven, she was likely only a few months old and an inexperienced hunter.

During a severe polar vortex, temperatures plummeted into the negative 30-to-40-degree range. Driven by hunger, Frosty was tempted by fresh, raw meat left on the ground. Tragically, the meat was bait concealing an illegal double-leg claw trap. When Frosty landed, she was instantly caught by her feet and talons. We can only imagine how long she suffered in the bitter cold, desperately trying to free herself. By the time she was rescued, she was severely dehydrated, and her feet were ravaged by extreme frostbite. To save her life, veterinarians had to amputate several of her toes.

After nearly a year of intensive, daily medical treatments, Frosty recovered. Though healthy, her injuries left her permanently unable to hunt in the wild. Because of her youth and naturally calm demeanor, she began training to become a permanent Hoo Haven Wildlife Ambassador.

Today, Frosty is a stunningly beautiful eagle, sporting the classic brown body, striking white head, and white tail feathers of her species. She has become an absolute crowd favorite during educational programs, both in our new amphitheater at Hoo Haven and out in the community, particularly at local schools. Each year, Frosty connects with approximately 2,000 people of all ages, teaching them about the profound impact—both intentional and unintentional—that humans can have on wildlife.

More than anything, Frosty is living proof of the sheer will to survive. She is a testament to how human compassion, love, and dedicated care can save lives when we choose to act. Above all, she stands as a powerful symbol of the American Bald Eagle`s enduring legacy—a reminder of a species we must continue to protect and fight for.

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