Check Out Some Hope for Wildlife Videos!New year, new beginnings... On October 4th, this juvenile porcupine was admitted with a severe case of mange. Found all alone, thin, severely dehydrated, and depressed, his eyes were completely crusted shut, and the infection covered his face, belly, and his limbs. Originally, we weren't sure what the state of his vision would be under all that infection. Mite infections themselves are easy to treat, but that doesn't mean the little one would feel better immediately. It was week of pain meds, anti-inflammatories, antibiotics, antibacterials, fluid therapy, and treatments for his eyes before he was even eating well on his own. Almost two weeks later the crust on his eyes was still making it hard for him to close them. Slowly, but surely, as we treated him, he healed. As his skin got better, the crusts fell off, and fur started to grow back. Look at him now! Instead of a sad, itchy porcupine, he's his old playful self! He's decided his nest box is his mortal enemy and needs a good thrashing. He even gets a few good practice swings with his tail in, just to show you which end of a porcupine you don't want to find yourself at! In the spring of 2026 he will go back to the wild. ____________________________________________________________________ Officially on vacation! The famous gaggle of Sullivan's Pond geese that spend their summer months floating around the scenic Dartmouth pond and wandering the surrounding grounds have made their annual trek to come to stay at Hope for Wildlife for their winter vacation. Here they are protected, fed, and maybe just a little spoiled in their own home-away-from-home. We simply love having them here with us. They are currently honking up a storm in their own secure field, complete with a few wading pools and a nice barn. Sometimes you just need a break from being famous! ____________________________________________________________________
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