2024 was a very busy year for our family due to health issues and more, so that kept Noah’s Ark on the quieter side. But we are back in action this year! While we are currently taking patients on a more limited basis, we were fully open earlier this year, and plan to be for this fall’s baby season. Keep a watch here to see when we are at full capabilities again! Here is a peek at what we have been up to so far this year.
Our most recent story is about a pair of foxes. On April 14 we got a frantic call from a woman in Las Vegas who owned a house here in NC. Two foxes were spotted on her security camera with a severe case of mange. They were unable to hunt and were near death. We started the process of providing medicated food and water at first on a daily basis and then every couple days until June 8. They both improved dramatically and are now able to hunt and care for themselves. This is evidence that with a lot of dedication, many animals can be saved, even in the wild. It was very gratifying to see the success of this procedure.
This is what she saw on her cameras, which triggered her call to us. One of them had lost all of their fur and it was hard for both of them to hunt and sustain themselves.
A few weeks later, she saw one on a trail cam, looking more furred. They eventually regained a lot of their fur and were in much better health! They are now able to find food on their own and are continuing to live in her yard as happy, healthy foxes!
We of course had our share of baby squirrels this spring. They came to us young, but grew big and healthy before release!
We’ve also had our share of baby bunnies this year. We were able to raise a number of them and get them back into the wild! Your donations help us purchase quality produce for these baby bunnies so they can grow into strong, healthy critters and be released!
Opossums have also been our list of residents this spring and summer. We currently have 7 that are nearly ready to be released!
They look viscous with their mouths open, and that’s their goal! But they aren’t aggressive animals. They just want their food and to be left alone!
They even sometimes let out a little hiss but they aren’t as scary as they think they are!
We had a few birds come through our doors as well.
This tufted titmouse was attacked by a cat and needed care after being bitten.
A fairly common occurrence, this finch hit a window and couldn’t recover on its own. We were able to medicate it and get it back on its way!
This poor crow was attacked by an unknown animal. We are grateful for the kind people in the community who will capture and bring us animals like this to be cared for.
We are continuing to see animals come through our doors, though slower than usual right now. But the fall baby season isn’t far off! Please check back for more updates later this year. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation, as your donations help keep us afloat in all times, quiet and busy. Thank you so much for your support!