Help Rescue 5 Raccoon Babies!
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On April 27, 2017, five baby raccoons -- less than four weeks old -- were abandoned by their mother after a landlord disturbed their nest in an attic. The raccoon kits were then simply left in a box in a Toronto backyard.
After their third night alone, it became clear the mother was not returning for them, so a caring and compassionate intervener decided to take them in after hearing their constant crying. They were alone, scared and most of all, hungry. Since then, this person has been caring for all five babies but inevitably, these animals need to be nurtured, rehabilitated and reintroduced into the wild.
The babies foster parents have chosen to go with a small, independant refuge due to the fact that bigger ones often become overwhelmed in spring time and sometimes babies are euthenized. Rehabilitating raccoon kits is no small task, including financially. The babies require veterinary care, formula, food and toys. Also, funds are necessary for building materials to construct sizeable, appropriate enclosures for the kits to live, play, develop and flourish before re-releasing.
A release area outside the city where the raccoons can be monitored indefinitely has been selected. A local carpenter has offered to build the pre-release cage free of charge if the materials are supplied.
Every little bit helps and any additional funds not spent on the rehabilitation effort will be donated to a reputable wildlife refuge, so let's help these babies!
After their third night alone, it became clear the mother was not returning for them, so a caring and compassionate intervener decided to take them in after hearing their constant crying. They were alone, scared and most of all, hungry. Since then, this person has been caring for all five babies but inevitably, these animals need to be nurtured, rehabilitated and reintroduced into the wild.
The babies foster parents have chosen to go with a small, independant refuge due to the fact that bigger ones often become overwhelmed in spring time and sometimes babies are euthenized. Rehabilitating raccoon kits is no small task, including financially. The babies require veterinary care, formula, food and toys. Also, funds are necessary for building materials to construct sizeable, appropriate enclosures for the kits to live, play, develop and flourish before re-releasing.
A release area outside the city where the raccoons can be monitored indefinitely has been selected. A local carpenter has offered to build the pre-release cage free of charge if the materials are supplied.
Every little bit helps and any additional funds not spent on the rehabilitation effort will be donated to a reputable wildlife refuge, so let's help these babies!
Organizer
Karen Oh
Organizer
Toronto, ON