Salem Wildlife Rescue

Hi all! Sharing an adorable photo of snuggly baby Yve (so I don’t have to disturb the baby cottontails here for a quick photo) so I can make some important reminders.

FIRST: it is all over my page and website, and in my voicemail, that I am no longer in Massachusetts. I’ve been being inundated with calls/texts lately from Massachusetts and unfortunately there is nothing I can do. If you know of any suitable and affordable places for rent, I would come home ASAP! But as of now, I am stuck here in NC. So please utilize the state map of licensed rehabilitators to find placement as it is the ONLY UP TO DATE resource for who is currently licensed. Not these other third party apps. State website only.

Second, I am not an animal shelter for domestic pets. I’ve been getting messages like that too. No I cannot take your pet birds, reptiles, cats, etc. If I could, I would. How do you think I ended up with two of my three pet bunnies 😂 but I am MAXED OUT caring for 5 pets all on my own and making sure they have the care and attention they need on top of caring for wildlife. Contact your local animal shelters and rescues, or find a way to keep them to not overwhelm shelters more than they already are. Pets are a commitment, not an accessory. I am Salem WILDLIFE rescue, not PET rescue after all!!! Don’t make my sensitive heart ache more than it does when I have to say no!!

But seriously, Massachusetts/southern NH friends, if you know of/have a place for rent that’s affordable for someone alone and has the space for all of my pets and the wildlife rescue, please let me know! My lease is almost up here, I have submitted the notice to property management that I am renewing for another year, but if it’s quick then I may be able to switch! Otherwise, if it means coming back home to New England in the perfect place for me, I’d look into breaking the lease if it takes a bit to find something. I just want to come back home. If you are a landlord who loves animals, please please send a message my way!!!

Thank you in advance ❤️

Not too much of an update on the baby bunny, but so far all is well!! I’m thinking they may be a she, but can’t tell. We are going to the vet on Wednesday to get a check and see how she’s looking.

As she starts to settle in more and grow, I will transition her to a playpen instead of a big cage in the rehab room. I just need to find some more space!! I attempted a soft intro with the other bunnies by holding her in my lap and allowing them to approach if they felt comfortable. Well… Ophelia is not a fan as she charged over and attacked my hand pretty badly and I’m having trouble moving my thumb now, so I am not attempting another intro for a while! 😅 Any playpen for this baby will be in my bedroom, and eventually figure out the living room situation where Benny and Ophelia are. Putting a pen next to it for another intro step (like I initially did when first getting Ophelia) will involve some furniture rearranging for sure!! I need more space haha!!

I’ve started little by little combing out the mats and using a small animal grooming wipe to clean the baby’s dirty fur. One ear is droopy and feels a little weird so we will be getting that checked on as well. And after combing out the mats and seeing her fur in all of its beauty, she does appear to be a domestic lionhead! She has a long tuft of fur between her ears and what looks like the starts of some “mane” growing around her face!

The baby is also responding well to the antibiotics! The eyes are clearing up nicely and looking much brighter! The vet office did give me some Revolution treatment as a start before her appointment, and hopefully that has already started working. She is eating too which is a great sign! She still runs away from me most of the time but has started to allow some head pets! Hoping that in time, she learns that humans are not something to be fearful of and understands that she is now safe and inside a home where she belongs, not outdoors💕