Angel-Rose Wildlife Rehab, Inc.

Angel-Rose Wildlife Rehab, Inc. We focus on responsible wildlife rehabilitation and strive to enhance care standards. Our mission: protect wildlife and habitats.

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Wally apparently decided he was ready for the next step of soft release before I did. After discovering an escape route ...
06/06/2026

Wally apparently decided he was ready for the next step of soft release before I did. After discovering an escape route from his pre-release enclosure, he spent the morning exploring, climbing trees, and then returning to his enclosure as a safe base. This is exactly what we hope to see as rehab squirrels transition back to the wild.

05/30/2026

🐿️💜 RELEASE DAY 💜🐿️

Today, Freddy’s chapter with Angel-Rose Wildlife Rehab came to a close.

Freddy arrived on April 14, 2026, as a tiny orphaned gray squirrel. His eyes were still closed, he was severely dehydrated, and he weighed only 95 grams. Like so many babies that come through our doors, he needed warmth, hydration, proper nutrition, and a safe place to grow.

Over the last 46 days, Freddy learned how to be a squirrel.

He graduated from formula to solid foods. He learned to climb, jump, explore, and build confidence. He moved into his outdoor enclosure where he could strengthen his natural instincts and prepare for life in the wild.

Today, I opened the enclosure door.

What happened next was both heartwarming and bittersweet. Every time I walked away, Freddy would run after me and climb up my leg as if to say, “Wait! Where are we going?” 🥹💜

But after a little exploring, a little climbing, and a lot of curiosity, Freddy began making his own choices.

The goal of wildlife rehabilitation is never to keep them.

The goal is always to help them go back to the wild.

Today, Freddy took the next step in his journey and returned to the wild where he belongs.

As rehabbers, we celebrate these moments, but they never get easier. We invest our time, our energy, and our hearts into these little lives. Watching them leave is the greatest success we can ask for—and sometimes the hardest part of the job.

Run wild, Freddy. Climb high, stay safe, and remember that there will always be a little piece of Angel-Rose cheering you on from afar. 🌳🐿️💜

Thank you to everyone who followed along with Freddy’s journey and supported his care.

While Freddy’s chapter may be ending, the rehab season is far from over. Wally is still growing, our young pigeons Pebble and Bean are learning to become independent, and there are sure to be more wildlife adventures ahead.

We hope you’ll continue following along as their stories unfold. 🥹💜

05/30/2026

Q: In the United States, can I move a bird's nest with eggs or baby birds in the nest?

A: There are very few exceptions, so the short answer is NO. The majority of birds & their "live" nests, a nest with eggs or live offspring, are federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) of 1918.

This law prohibits individuals from killing, capturing, selling, trading, transporting, or having possession of protected birds, their feathers, the nests, & eggs without a permit or license.

One of the main reasons it is not recommended to move a bird's nest, especially with eggs, is the bird will not search or look for their nest and simply assume the nest and babies are gone. The majority of birds will "fledge" or leave the nest between 10 and 21 days. This really isn't that long.

So, early spring please start being mindful and aware that birds are looking for places to build nests. These nests could be in dryer vents, mailboxes, wreaths, hanging plant baskets, trees, bushes, grills, campers, boats, cars, or patio furniture. Even bicycle helmets & boots.

And one last thing, adult birds will not abandon their offspring because you handled or placed them back in the nest. Many birds simply have a poor sense of smell & cannot detect human scent. (There are some birds who have well developed olfactory systems but even these birds will not abandon offspring handled by humans.)

Https://ahnow.org/blog/2025/05/30/ignorance-can-be-illegal-and-it-can-kill/

Bean & Pebble update 🕊️💙These two are officially entering the awkward “learning to be independent” stage.Bean has decide...
05/27/2026

Bean & Pebble update 🕊️💙

These two are officially entering the awkward “learning to be independent” stage.

Bean has decided he is a grown man now and is eating seed/drinking water completely on his own. His crop has been staying full and he’s doing really well 🥹

Pebble scared me a little this morning after another weight drop during transition, so today involves supportive feedings, crop checks, and lots of monitoring. Thankfully he perked up, accepted spoon feedings, and now has seed in his crop too 💙

Transitioning baby pigeons can be stressful because they’ll sometimes LOOK interested in food before they’re actually eating enough on their own. Pebble just needed a little extra support today while figuring things out.

Also yes…Pebble now has an emotional support bucket 😂

🕊️🐿️ Big Rehab Goal for Angel-Rose Wildlife Rehab 🐿️🕊️I normally feel really awkward asking for help financially, but I ...
05/26/2026

🕊️🐿️ Big Rehab Goal for Angel-Rose Wildlife Rehab 🐿️🕊️

I normally feel really awkward asking for help financially, but I wanted to share one of the next major goals for the rehab.

As intakes continue growing, I’m hoping to eventually purchase a large outdoor pre-release enclosure like the one pictured for squirrels, pigeons/doves, and future rehab babies transitioning back to the wild.

A proper pre-release enclosure would help wildlife:
🌿 build strength and stamina
🌿 practice climbing and flight skills
🌿 adjust to outdoor conditions
🌿 and better prepare for successful release

Right now babies like Freddy, Bean, and Pebble are really showing me how quickly rehab needs can grow 😅

This enclosure is definitely a big goal purchase, and I’m still getting used to putting bigger rehab needs out there publicly. But I know having proper pre-release space would make a huge difference for future wildlife in care.

If anyone would like to help contribute toward this enclosure project or support the rehab, I’d truly appreciate it 💙

Venmo:

(If you’d prefer another way to donate, feel free to message me!)

(And yes… the tiny chaos gremlins appreciate it too!)

Pebble and Bean update 🕊️💙Today finally felt a little more hopeful for Pebble.Bean has already been doing well with spoo...
05/26/2026

Pebble and Bean update 🕊️💙

Today finally felt a little more hopeful for Pebble.

Bean has already been doing well with spoon feeding, but today Pebble started showing more interest too. Both babies are now actively pecking at the spoons during feedings, and Bean has even started investigating seeds and dishes on his own.

Pebble is still our scruffy little goblin baby and isn’t quite where Bean is yet, but today he:
• took multiple better feedings
• started holding more in his crop
• showed interest in the dish/spoon
• and seemed much calmer overall during feeding time

Bean is quickly starting to look like an actual little pigeon now while Pebble is still figuring life out one dramatic spoonful at a time 😅

Sometimes rehab progress comes from adjusting your approach instead of forcing the same method on every baby. Today felt like one of those breakthrough days.

(And yes, the enclosure is messy. The bedding was changed after that feeding. Baby pigeons are tiny chaos gremlins 😂)

Today we remember and honor those who served and sacrificed. Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful Memorial Day 🇺🇸
05/25/2026

Today we remember and honor those who served and sacrificed. Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful Memorial Day 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

Wally is thriving! We are beginning to switch to one feeding a day while continuing to eat lots of solids!!

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