Nest and Burrow Wildlife Rehabilitation

Nest and Burrow Wildlife Rehabilitation Bringing hope and healing to Iowa's wildlife, one animal at a time.

08/29/2026

It’s been a busy few weeks! The injured birds in these videos were transferred to friends at Iowa Bird Rehabilitation and SOAR!

07/03/2026

The last of the early summer opossums have been released. Seven new lives back where they belong. Be wild and safe. ❤️

07/03/2026

The last of the early summers were released. Seven new lives back where they belong. Be wild and safe. ❤️

06/22/2026

It was bittersweet to release these three. These opossums came into care after mom and siblings were hit and killed by a car. It is my sincerest hope these babies live the remainder of their lives in this idillic forest far from humans. Be wild❤️

06/22/2026

It was bittersweet (as it often is) when releasing these three. These opossums were the same who came into care in May after mom and siblings were hit and killed by a car. It is my sincerest hope they dwell is this idillic forest far from people for the reminder of their lives. Be wild❤️

Heavy rain and storms are hazardous for young wildlife. Nestlings are washed out of nests and young mammals are flushed...
06/12/2026

Heavy rain and storms are hazardous for young wildlife. Nestlings are washed out of nests and young mammals are flushed out of burrows and dens. Recent storm activity caused these two to be displaced. Luckily this eastern chipmunk and eastern cottontail were spotted and brought in for rehabilitation. Both are gaining weight and doing well!

06/11/2026

The three orphans from the hit and run a few weeks ago are outside and loving it! One step closer to returning to the wild!

Yesterday was tough. Aside from fielding calls for the typical situations (cottontail nests, wandering raccoons, fawns,...
05/30/2026

Yesterday was tough. Aside from fielding calls for the typical situations (cottontail nests, wandering raccoons, fawns, etc.), it’s the cruelty cases that hurt my heart the most. Yesterday I received a call for four opossum babies who were left clinging to mom after she had been hit by a car (which is the reason my opossum total is now up to 11 orphans). As I was preparing to meet the finder to pick up the babies, the facts came in. The mother had nine babies who at this age are riding clumsily on her back while she looks for food. Normally an endearing and precious site. However, she was in the wrong place with the wrong human at the wrong time. While mom was crossing an energy drink shop drive through, a car passed by. After seeing mom harmlessly crossing to get to safer ground, this driver turned their car around and ran her down. Video footage shows the driver made no effort to slow or swerve. Blood and babies strewn about the pavement, a woman named Andrea stopped to help after the driver sped off. This family was obliterated. Four babies were gathered up, one was so severely injured it needed euthanasia. I now have the three remaining survivors of a previous family of ten. They have been cleaned of the blood and are quietly resting hoping to forget what they endured. I’m sharing this with you to encourage you to be the good in the world. That is the only cure to outshining the darkness. Be the light and do good to all.❤️

05/28/2026

Little did I know when making the original post, her overnight antics were caught on a motion activated camera on my desk. Measures have been taken to assure she is secured and that will be the last of her explorations! Enjoy!

When you come into the office and find one less opossum than you should, a frantic search begins! The escapee was found...
05/28/2026

When you come into the office and find one less opossum than you should, a frantic search begins! The escapee was found safe and sound, tucked into a bin of stuffed animals. She was quietly sleeping off her midnight adventures and was not happy to be disturbed!😂❤️🥰

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