09/13/2026
Patient Update! Earlier this summer, we shared the story of a young first-year fox who arrived at the Wildlife Center after being struck by a car in Lincoln. She was admitted in critical condition with severe head trauma, bruised lungs, a fractured arm, and a fractured vertebra. She needed emergency medical care – and fast. After several days stabilizing in our ICU, she was strong enough to undergo surgery to repair her fractured humerus.
Our veterinary team stabilized the broken bone with an intramedullary (IM) pin - a surgical technique that places a metal pin inside the bone to provide support and keep the fracture aligned as it heals. In the months following her procedure, the fracture healed well enough for the pins to be successfully removed, and she continued to make great progress.
Last week, she received a very special visit from Dr. Jen Hebel with Five Elements Veterinary Alternatives, who is pictured here facilitating a session of shock wave therapy. This non-invasive treatment uses targeted sound waves to stimulate the body's natural healing response and support continued recovery.
And because healing is always better with a friend, we recently introduced her to another young fox patient recovering from mange. Now, these two youngsters have each other for company as they continue growing, developing and learning.
Want to follow their journey? Our live-streaming wildlife we**ams offer a behind-the-scenes look at some of the young animals growing up in our care. You can even sponsor a we**am and help provide the food, medical care and daily necessities these patients need while giving others the chance to watch their journey from the comfort of home. It’s a special way to stay connected to the wild lives unfolding here at the Wildlife Center and to cheer these two foxes on as they work toward their return to the wild!
Follow along and learn more at https://nebraskawildliferehab.org/patient-we**ams/nursery-13.html
