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Tattoo Shop Saves Baby Opossums in Sioux Falls
Acts of Kindness2h ago

Tattoo Shop Saves Baby Opossums in Sioux Falls

When baby opossums fell from their mother's pouch during a rescue, a Sioux Falls tattoo parlor stepped up. Thanks to their quick thinking and a dedicated wildlife rescuer, the tiny marsupials are now thriving.

Upworthy2 min read
Florida Wildlife Center Rescues 1,000 Animals in 4 Months
Acts of KindnessMay 2

Florida Wildlife Center Rescues 1,000 Animals in 4 Months

A small nonprofit in Bradenton Beach is on track to save more animals than ever before, and they need the community's help to keep up. Wildlife Inc. has already rehabilitated over 1,000 injured and orphaned animals in 2026, from baby opossums to majestic eagles.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery2 min read
Austin Wildlife Rescue Sees Early Baby Animal Boom
Planet WinsApr 14

Austin Wildlife Rescue Sees Early Baby Animal Boom

Tiny squirrels, opossums, and even baby armadillos are arriving weeks earlier than usual at Austin Wildlife Rescue, likely thanks to a warmer winter that kicked off breeding season early. The center is already flooded with hundreds of baby animals needing care before their planned release back into the wild.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery3 min read
California Wildlife Center Hosts Baby Shower for Orphaned Animals
Acts of KindnessMar 23

California Wildlife Center Hosts Baby Shower for Orphaned Animals

A Northern California rescue center is opening its doors to the public for a first-ever baby shower celebrating the hundreds of orphaned wild animals they save each year. The event comes as unseasonably warm weather brings an early rush of baby squirrels, opossums, and birds needing help.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery2 min read
Ohio Inmates Rehabilitate 100s of Injured Animals Each Year
Community HeroesFeb 28

Ohio Inmates Rehabilitate 100s of Injured Animals Each Year

Inside five Ohio prisons, incarcerated volunteers are nursing orphaned opossums, injured squirrels, and vulnerable wildlife back to health. The program is giving both animals and humans a second chance.

Good Good Good2 min read