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River Rock Wildlife Rehab

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River Rock Wildlife Rehab

Drop off by appointment only! A non-profit organization dedicated to wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and release. We provide a sanctuary to animals in need.

09/11/2026

All of the foxes have new toys from the birthday donations - Thank you!

Ash is really enjoying his toy and is giving the squeaker a run for its money. 😀

They have also been molting and the fur is everywhere. 🦊

Good things have been happening in the background with these foxes for their future at RRWR. The temporary holding permit from their seizure is valid through the rest of the year - more to come!

The next hurdle is safely making it through Ash's bladder stone removal on 9/29 and Fern & Ivy's spay/check-up on 10/1. I predict an expensive week and have been doing a balancing act with funds (Food/Health/Enrichment are always priority!). Their on-going and lifelong medical care will always be completed at All Hearts Animal Hospital in Hickory, if anyone feels inclined to help towards medical costs.

Y'all have a good weekend and take some time to enjoy a squeaky toy when you get a chance! 😁

Like, Follow, Share, Donate! We need your support to continue our mission. Rescue, Rehab, and Release.

Please visit the Linktree URL in our bio for various support options.

*Rehabbers are not funded by the state. We are volunteers doing what we can to help wildlife.

09/05/2026

Here, enjoy some baby flying squirrels. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

08/18/2026

Current RRWR Status:
Taking a breather

Check NC Wildlife Rehabber Map or the NC Wildlife Resources Commission Helpline for wildlife assistance.

The foxes' enclosure has been expanded and improved - yeah, in this ridiculous heat. Only a few more tweaks left!
Need: locks, more elevated enrichment, another p**p scooper, and straw.
Want: A huge cat exercise wheel, doggie door, and cameras.

The foxes are no longer scared when I enter the enclosures. Fern seems to be particularly interested in being next to me.

For now I'm gonna rest, I can feel burnout looming.

The Amazon wishlist has been updated. https://a.co/0gUICC2f

08/11/2026

Time for some harsh reality.

*I* euthanized this baby skunk because she was suffering. No chance of recovery from crippling pain caused by what ????

Good intentions? A lesson for the kids? Cos Uncle Bill's friend told you to keep it?

If you are not trained. If you don't know what MBD even stands for... You are the problem when you try to raise wildlife.

Her arms and legs were so twisted, she couldn't walk. In constant pain. "Released" into the wild with no way to survive. The arrows point to where her bones would eventually come through if left to crawl around - even if she made it that long. Her rib cage actually felt mushy.

MBD is 100% preventable but not always reversible, and can occur very quickly all due to the wrong diet. This was a severe case, but even mild MBD is painful.

Please do not raise wildlife without training. Without a permit. Without access to a vet. Without enclosures and enrichment. Without a specialized diet.

Wildlife Rehab is hard enough - these cases make it harder. MBD - Metabolic Bone Disease.

08/03/2026

**Update**:
Ash did great! He was far easier to contain for transport than expected - foxes love cooked meat. 😁

Once he was sedated, Dr Jenna let me check him out as well - OMG He's so FLUFFY!! ❤️. That tail is as thick and soft as you can imagine.

Ash got "the works" while napping. Fluff Nuggets removed - Vaccines - Full Blood work - Microchip - Cracked teeth removed - Urine Analysis - X-ray - Flea treatment for all of them.

I certainly appreciate the extra effort put into his care at All Hearts Animal Hospital and those who donated towards his treatment - Thank You!

Next step:
The X-ray did show that he needs more work done. He has a large bladder stone that needs to be removed very soon. The size is undoubtedly making him uncomfortable and probably a little grumpier than normal. Once he recovers from today, we will get that scheduled.

I'm going to guess both girls will have similar issues - but that's for another day.

Now, we work towards recovery and building more trust.

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Goodbye Fluff Nuggets! 👋🥜

Assuming that Ash cooperates with being contained for transport.... There's an early morning appointment tomorrow for the puffs to be de-stuffed.

Plus a good check-up, vaccines, etc. to make sure he's healthy and will remain that way.

While he is in the great hands of staff at All Hearts Animal Hospital, his enclosure space will get a makeover ready for his recovery.

Send good thoughts that everything will go smoothly and he will not hate me after all is said and done.

If you are able to donate towards his medical costs, check the link in our bio - or contact the vet office directly for the River Rock Wildlife Rehab account. All support is appreciated!! ❤️

07/30/2026

A big THANK YOU to Foothills Wildlife Rehab and Lowman Lands Farm and Wildlife Rehab for their collaboration today!!

FWR stabilized and hydrated these four tiny flying squirrels....and they know I *love* flyers, so we did some critter swapping.

LLFWR assisted with capture and transport of this baby skunk needing help. They put in a lot of effort searching for this guy!!

That effort is the start of stricter enforcement of the rescue/transport procedure for us. I am no longer sending volunteers out on a wild search and chase. The animal *must* be contained, or incapacitated to move, before transport volunteers are requested. No explanation necessary.

Thanks to both organizations for being a part of the local wildlife rehabber network. ❤️

Like, Follow, Share, Donate! We need your support to continue our mission.
Rescue, Rehab, and Release.

Please see the link in our bio for donation options. *Facebook now charges to add links to a post!?

*Rehabbers are not funded by the state. We are volunteers doing what we can to help wildlife.

07/25/2026

Did anyone else have a tough week? Because, yikes... 😅🫠

Let's start the weekend with ... A Fox Name Announcement!

** Ash - Fern - Ivy **

Each one has a personality starting to appear as they get a little more familiar with everything.

Ash greets me at the enclosure always ready for food. Usually chilled out but not afraid to remind me that he's still a wild boy. *He has been scheduled to get his trouble puff boy parts removed.

Fern is petite, an observer, loves veggies, and keeps Ivy in line. The colors of her fur seem to change with each photo.

Ivy is curious about everything, plays with toys, and enjoys hiding all of her food for later. She will cautiously sniff the back of my hand through the door.

Looking forward to watching them gain confidence and trust. ❤️

Like, Follow, Share, Donate! We need your support to continue our mission.
Rescue, Rehab, and Release.

Linktr.ee/RiverRockWildlife

*Rehabbers are not funded by the state. We are volunteers doing what we can to help wildlife.

07/22/2026

14 grams of squirrelly cuteness! ❤️ Fall baby season has started....

This girl named Teddy has a concerning bruise on the top of her head. Fingers crossed it resolves with no issues.🤞

Like, Follow, Share, Donate! We need your support to continue our mission.
Rescue, Rehab, and Release.

Linktr.ee/RiverRockWildlife

*Rehabbers are not funded by the state. We are volunteers doing what we can to help wildlife.

07/18/2026

The latest fox crew are doing great! They are so much prettier than I could have imagined. ❤️

They are mostly content with approaching when I have food available. It is still a slow process as I don't really want my hands to be mistaken for food. 😅

They have also been hiding their food, p**ping everywhere, playing with toys, and napping.

A huge thank you for the support and donations!!

Like, Follow, Share, Donate! We need your support to continue our mission.
Rescue, Rehab, and Release.

Linktr.ee/RiverRockWildlife

Address

Roger Hill Road
Connelly Springs, NC
28612

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 8pm
Tuesday	10am - 8pm
Wednesday	10am - 8pm
Thursday	10am - 8pm
Friday	10am - 8pm
Saturday	10am - 8pm
Sunday	10am - 8pm

Telephone

(828) 475-5779

Website

http://www.riverrockwildlife.com/, http://linktr.ee/RiverRockWildlife

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