Entries by Jayne Winters

CRITTER CHATTER: Happy Endings x 2

by Jayne Winters I don’t remember that I’ve ever written back-to-back articles about the same species, but sometimes things just naturally fall into place. Both of these recent rescues have a happy ending, so how could I resist? As a follow-up to August’s column about the racoon that underwent surgeries for a broken leg, fractured […]

CRITTER CHATTER: New neighbors move in

by Jayne Winters In my typical fashion, I wasn’t sure what this month’s column would be about. After Monday (May 13), however, there was no doubt in my mind. What was just another day in the life of a wildlife rehabber was special for me! For those who read Critter Chatter regularly, you may remember […]

CRITTER CHATTER: A springtime reminder

by Jayne Winters As we’ve done for several years, this month’s column is a reminder from Don Cote at the Duck Pond Wildlife Rehab Center that not all young animals that appear lost or orphaned actually need to be rescued. Despite people’s good intentions, some babies do not need human involvement other than careful observation. […]