ANIMAL REHABILITATION AND CARE



These are a sample of the many residents Wolf Run has saved, both past and present!

 

 

OCEAN: This handsome bi-eyed fellow came to Wolf Run after being shot in the right front leg, which had to be amputated. While it does slow him down a bit, he has no problem getting around and spending his days in the company of his friend Nahaya.He is more of a shy fellow who prefers his solitude to the company of visitors. We respect this, and keep him in a more private pen with Nahaya. CLOUD: Wolf dog, Male. Cloud was hand raised from an infant pup. Cloud has been diagnosed with a permanent neurological deficiency which makes it very difficult for him to get around. It does not appear that he will ever get better, but he has not been getting any worse. Despite his condition Cloud is still very happy boy and is greatly loved by everyone at Wolf Run.
STEVIE, Wolf dog, Male. Stevie was found tied to a tree after his owners moved off and left him. Near death, he was taken in by someone that also could not care for him, and he found his way to Wolf Run just in the nick of time . Suffering from severe pneumonia and nearly starved to death, this boy is a true survivor. Now that he is healthy and has put weight back on, he is thriving at Wolf Run. Despite his hardships Stevie is very happy and being well cared for thanks to the funding of his sponsors. Won't you sponsor him too? Please click on our Support Wolf Run button at the top of this page to view some of the many ways you can provide much needed funding to help us to care for these wonderful animals! CHIEF, Wolf dog, Male. Chief is from a litter of four (Lotus, Cloud and Half), born right before a man dropped off the pups and their mother, Natasha at the front gate. Unfortunately, Natasha died shortly after arrival from intestinal blockage due to eating a leash sometime prior to arrival. The pups were bottle raised here at Wolf Run. Chief is very much an Alpha Male who shows great curiosity and affection to everyone who passes by his pen. With his beautiful blue eyes he is a sure favorite at the Refuge.
CAPTAIN JACK: Red Fox, Male. Captain Jack, a six-month old Red Fox, was found on the roadside with a broken back in two places and a broken leg, presumably from a car strike. He was taken to the Campbellsville, Kentucky Animal Shelter, who then contacted us for rehab. Thanks to donations, Wolf Run was able to save him from being euthanized. While we presumed his injuries were so severe he would not be able to be released, he surprised us all with his recovery, and was eventually released back into the wild where he belongs. WRWR releases all native wildlife once rehabilitated if they have no medical or other conditions that would keep them from surviving in the wild. TOTEM: Pulled from his litter at under 2 weeks of age, underfed, injured, physically ill, and in imminent mortal danger, Mary made an emergency trip to get this infant coyote away from an unscrupulous person who had him. Needing constant care and attention at first, he is now thriving  through the care he is receiving at Wolf Run. Spunky and mischievious, he is still one of our favorites!
HANDY: Handy was born with a congenital defect that caused his tendons to be too short which caused his feet to turn under. He and also had infections that moved into both front legs which had to be treated before he could have the surgery he needed to relieve his disfiguring condition. Handy had his surgery on July 15. His splints will need to be changed every other day for 6-8 weeks. He is doing fine with his recovery. Every spring Wolf Run is deluged with "found" babies, who are presumed orphaned or abandoned. It is best to leave them alone unless they are ill, injured, or otherwise in distress. Please go HEREto view information on what to do with found animals. These fragile babies are lovingly cared for by Sharie, who simply gives a superhuman effort to save these fragile infants.
Fawns are a big part of Wolf Run's rehabilitation efforts. Most fawns are not abandoned, but are simply left in place while mom goes off to feed so she can make milk for the baby. It is normally best to leave them alone so momma can find them later. The fawns we received are raised and then released unless there is a medical or other reason we cannot release them into the wild. Please go HERE to view information on what to do with found animals. This is Scratchy Possum. He came to us as an infant with a leg so badly damaged it had to be removed. Under Sharie's loving care, he is now fully grown, and getting around quite nicely on three legs. He is a great guy who is loved by all who meet him. He will have a home for life as he is not releasable because of his missing leg.
WILL: Whitetail deer. Will came to us after being run over by a field mower which caused a ghastly wound to his right rear leg. We tried to save it, but the injuries were just too severe. Will had to have his leg amputated to relieve his suffering. He gets along just fine on his remaining three legs. He will have a home for life at Wolf Run as he is not a candidate for release due to his missing limb.

As you can see from the photos above, many of the animals that find their way to us need emergency surgery, medical supplies, milk replacer, medications, and all manner of other supplies to keep them healthy. Providing medical care and rehabilitation for all of the animals that find their way to the doorstep of Wolf Run Wildlife Refuge is an expensive endeavor. Please help support the Wolf Run family by making a donation via the PayPal link below, or by visiting our donations page by clicking HERE.


 

In advance, the Wolf Run Staff, volunteers, and residents thank you very much for your support!