SEK Wildlife Rehabilitator's Coalition

03/23/2026

It's baby season. Those of you around Neosho County please see this update from Jessi!

03/08/2026

Do you want to watch more birds? Here is something that will attract them! Put nesting materials in a suet feeder and help them build their homes nearby! Squirrels will also use this. Just keep filling it this spring, and if it gets wet, replace the materials so they have something dry to choose from.

03/04/2026

Just a little peek... I got a call from dispatch last Sunday that someone had an injured owl. So I called the finders and they explained to me that when they lit their wood stove they heard scratching up the pipe. So they quickly took it apart and this guy fell out. They contained it and waited for me to arrive. He was scared, stressed, and cold. I couldnt tell if he was burnt because this beautiful bird that is naturally white and tan was all black with smoke and soot. First 2 days was all about warming, hydrating, and reducing stress levels. Yesterday food was introduced and meds were given. Today will be an attempt at cleaning him up. Pray this all goes well and that soon he can return to the wild!! He has medical and food bills that will continue to pile up until his release. If you're interested in helping finance his care, please let me know!!

02/22/2026

Coming into baby season our needs are rising quickly!! It is imperative that we have enough supplies to get us through. I have listed some things you can donate by online order shipped to us or buy and drop off at a few locations. The other option of course, is money! Our main focus right now is babies but there are definitely repair and building needs in the near future too. If you would like to help just send a message or give Jessi a call/text at 620-212-2704!

Esbilac Puppy Formula
KMR kitten milk
Chicken or turkey baby food (stage 1)
Vegetable baby food (stage 1)
Heavy Cream
Luer lock syringes (can be found at tractor supply)
3.5 and 5 French red rubber feeding tubes (ask your veterinarian)
Baby bottles
Miracle ni***es (Amazon is a good source)
Paper towels
Baby wipes
Cotton balls
Free and clear laundry detergent
Disinfectant cleaner
Nitrile medical gloves
Old towels and blankets
Cat carriers-large
And so much more!

02/14/2026

We understand if you're not up to being a pouch pirate, but if you are, please stop and check! Just remember, do not pull them out quickly, gently give them time to release the ni**le from their stomach. Then get them to us asap! There is still time to save our only native marsupial.

02/13/2026

Baby season is upon us! Be watching the roads, check before closing garage doors, or sealing holes so you dont separate mama's and babies!

11/10/2025

We are finally on the road to getting our 501c3 in order! We are currently in the filing stages and would love to cover our legal costs, filing costs, and startup costs as an entity. Anything left over will strictly go to the support of our rehabbers efforts as intended moving forward. Please consider us in the holiday season too! There will be lost, cold, and needy animals going through the harsh winter and some of them find their way to us. Click the link below to show your support!

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10/22/2025

"If you want to learn, then go ask the wild animals and the birds, the flowers and the fish. Any of them can tell you what the Lord has done. Every living creature is in the hands of God." Job 12:7-10

THIS is our why.

10/15/2025

Since we are entering the colder months and those of us with horses will be increasing the supply of feed and grain, let's talk EPM for a moment. I know I'm opening a can of worms, and I get a lot of "you have horses, how can you love opossums?!" Well, here are the facts folks...

Yes, EPM is transmitted mainly by opossum f***s but did you know that your barn cats can be a carrier too? Also, Opossums naturally seek out a water source such as a pond to defecate in, water breaks that down and carries it away. The chances of your horse coming in contact with infected water are slim. The most common way horses are exposed to opossum f***s is when owners leave feed in bags or containers without a sealed lid. Simply storing your feed where opossums cannot get trapped inside when looking for food will drastically lower the exposure. Then there's hay, simple solution to that is getting your hay off the ground in a feeder or putting a feeder net around it so the opossum cannot burrow down in it.

Exponging the chances of exposure to EPM completely are impossible, but responsible ownership helps. But even without these precautions, the likelihood that your horse will ever develop this disease is 14 in 10,000. In the devastating event that your horse does contract it, early diagnosis and treatment is key! Trust me, I monitor my horses daily. Go out and pet your horse's, love on them, watch for any changes. EPM is curable and they can recover from it, but the more we can do to help prevent it the better.

Opossums do so much good in this world, there is room for everything on this planet.

10/13/2025

Squirrel dinner is served! Squirrels can get a disease that causes their bones to not develop properly. In such cases, we increase the calcium intake, amp up their foods and give them calcium supplement gel. They dont always like it, but they need it. On today's menu: pecans, almonds, acorns, plain yogurt, parsley, apple, and blueberries. Did you know, peanuts and dried corn can cause severe calcium loss in squirrels? If you would like to feed your wild friends, consider different treats to entice them than the detrimental cliche squirrel foods. An easy online search will give you TONS of options!

10/09/2025

These awesome kids found an injured dove and was able to keep it healthy until it got to rehab! Thank you so much for your bravery and good decision making.