OWRA&ODFW MTG on 5/28/2024
<Summary> Introduction to new ODFW Invasive Species Coordinator Mr. Keith DeHart is taking over Mr. Boatner’s job for a month now. He has...
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Oregon Rehabbers
May 82 min read
OWRA&ODFW MTG on 4/16/2024
<Summary> ODFW Policy Updates ODFW rehabilitation updates, Dr. Gillin mentioned to release before spring migration season at the last...
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OWRA boards
Mar 11 min read
OWRA&ODFW MTG on 2/27/2024
<Summary> February 27th, the Oregon Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (OWRA) had a meeting with Dr. Colin Gilin and Rick Boatner from...
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OWRA boards
Jan 242 min read
OWRA&ODFW MTG on 1/9/2024
The followings were discussed with Dr. Colin Gillin and Mr. Rick Boatner from ODFW. <Summery> I. Species-Specific Rehabilitation...
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OWRA boards
Jan 111 min read
Annual Wisconsin Wildlife Rehabilitation Conference
There will be a wildlife rehabilitation conference in Wisconsin. Here are the details: "Wisconsin Wildlife Rehabilitation Association...
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OWRA boards
Dec 26, 20234 min read
OWRA/ODFW Meeting 12/5/2023
At the 2023 OWRA conference, ODFW state veterinarian, Dr. Colin Gillin kindly offered monthly meetings with the OWRA board members, to...
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Dr. Laura Acevedo
Dec 26, 20235 min read
Featured Wild Patient Case - Porcupine
Write up by Laura Acevedo, DVM, WEMT-B December 17, 2023 An adult, male porcupine entered Think Wild Wildlife Hospital on August 25, 2023...
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Dr. Claire Peterson
Jul 29, 20235 min read
Featured Wild Patient Case
On December 3rd of 2022 a young red-tailed hawk was hunting along the side of Hwy 20 when she was struck by a vehicle and left stunned...
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Koko Aketa
Jul 28, 20232 min read
Compassion Fatigue
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, “Compassion fatigue is a combination of burnout and secondary...
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Sarah Spangler
Jul 28, 20232 min read
Celebrating Our Wildlife Rehabilitation Volunteers: 8 Easy Ideas to Show Appreciation
We all know how much we rely on the dedicated volunteers who make our wildlife rehabilitation work possible. Their passion, time, and...
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Koko Aketa
Jun 14, 20231 min read
OWRA Conference 2023
Save The Date! We are excited to announce that we are holding the OWRA conference 2023 on 11/4-5. Stay tuned for time and details. It is...
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Oregon Rehabbers
Feb 10, 20221 min read
OWRA Board Recruitment
We are interested in increasing representation of in-home or smaller-scale rehab operations on our board of directors. We encourage...
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Oregon Rehabbers
Jan 27, 20223 min read
Eagle Banding
By Pauline Hice, Director, Think Wild and McKenzie Joslin-Snyder, Wildlife Rehabilitator, Portland Audubon Banding of rescued or rehabbed...
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Oregon Rehabbers
Jan 27, 20226 min read
Anthropomorphism: the "A-Word"
By Graham Williamson, Wildlife Rehabilitation Assistant, Portland Audubon Wildlife Care Center Anthropomorphizing is a common practice....
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Oregon Rehabbers
Sep 6, 20213 min read
Assessing and Addressing Compassion Fatigue in Wildlife Rehabilitation
By Pauline Baker, Director of Wildlife Rehabilitation, Think Wild Bend Oregon While in the kitchen preparing a disemboweled rat for a Red...
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Oregon Rehabbers
Dec 21, 20202 min read
One Health, COVID-19 and Wildlife Rehabilitation
By Lacy Campbell, OWRA Board According to the CDC, One Health is “is a collaborative, multisectoral, and transdisciplinary...
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Oregon Rehabbers
Dec 21, 20203 min read
Necropsy: A Valuable Tool
By Pauline Baker, Think Wild Every species has anatomical differences that enable them to have specialized life histories. Knowing these...
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Oregon Rehabbers
Dec 21, 20203 min read
Fundraising During a Pandemic
By McKenzie Joslin-Snyder, Portland Audubon I should admit upfront: no one will ever call me a financial wizard. “Don’t spend more than...
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Oregon Rehabbers
Dec 21, 20201 min read
2020 OWRA Annual Conference Recap
By Josh Saranpaa, OWRA Board President 2020 has brought with it many challenges for everyone. One such challenge the OWRA board faced...
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Oregon Rehabbers
Sep 14, 20204 min read
Focus on Yourself to Help Others
By Lacy Campbell, OWRA Board, June 2020 Health is at the forefront of our minds currently, but our mental health may or may not be. We...
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