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Geaux Wild Rehab Geaux Wild Rehab is a 501c3 nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation center dedicated to giving Louisiana’s native wildlife a second chance.
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We are licensed by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to care for all native mammal species.

Today was a busy day at the clinic! 🩺🦊🐿️We had several of our wildlife patients in need of veterinary care today so I wa...
10/14/2026

Today was a busy day at the clinic! 🩺🦊🐿️

We had several of our wildlife patients in need of veterinary care today so I wanted to share a few updates with y’all.

🦊 Our senior red fox patient had blood work done. Since he is an older fox, I wanted to make sure his liver, kidneys, and other organ functions were doing well. His blood work showed that he is anemic so we will repeat his labs in two weeks to see if his levels are improving.

🐿️ My sub-permittee Kacie had a little gray squirrel who needed to be seen for some skin issues.

🐿️ My former sub-permittee Lauren, who is now officially licensed herself 🎉, brought in a flying squirrel with an eye ulcer that needed veterinary attention. Dr. Alexis debrided the ulcer, and after evaluating the eye, the decision was made that surgical removal is the best option. The surgery is scheduled for Friday.
Unfortunately, the eye is at significant risk of rupturing without surgical intervention. This would cause considerable pain and could lead to further complications, including infection. While removing an eye is never an easy decision it's what is best for this one. The flying squirrel will still be releasable and will continuing thriving in Lauren's care and adapt quickly since it's so young

Today’s veterinary bill came to $611.00 and that includes the flying squirrel’s surgery on Friday. There are two charges also for the fox
from last week for Dexamethasone and Cerenia injections. He was very stressed and wouldn't take oral meds easily and wasn't eating so meds couldn't be hidden in food. Injections were much easier and a lot less stressful for him

Veterinary care is one of our biggest ongoing expenses, but it is also one of the most important parts of wildlife rehabilitation. Every animal that comes through our doors deserves the medical attention it needs to have the best possible chance at recovery.

If you’d like to help us cover today’s veterinary expenses, donations are always appreciated. Every dollar helps us continue providing the care these animals need.

Thank y’all for being part of our village and helping us give these wild patients a second chance. We couldn’t do this without you!

Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/GeauxWildRehab

PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/geauxwild

Zelle: [email protected]

These animals are temporarily possessed under a wildlife rehabilitation permit issued by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries.

🦦🐟 A HUGE thank you to Jerica and her family! Yesterday she donated some fish scraps and alligator meat they had in thei...
10/13/2026

🦦🐟 A HUGE thank you to Jerica and her family! Yesterday she donated some fish scraps and alligator meat they had in their freezer and our otters got to enjoy some of that goodness for breakfast this morning! They thoroughly enjoyed it!

Proper nutrition is SO important for wildlife in rehabilitation and providing our otters with a species-appropriate diet is essential to keeping them healthy and helping them thrive. Otters are carnivores and a varied diet that includes appropriate fish and other whole prey items helps us meet their nutritional needs while they are in our care.

I am incredibly grateful for people who think of Geaux Wild Rehab and find ways to contribute to our mission. Every little bit makes a difference!

Again, thank you to Jerica and her family for thinking of us and helping feed our hungry crew! Y’all are part of the village that makes this work possible! 🥰

These animals are temporarily possessed under a wildlife rehabilitation permit issued by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries.

Morning feedings start early around here especially when there are still some very young babies in rehab!There are 3 lit...
10/13/2026

Morning feedings start early around here especially when there are still some very young babies in rehab!

There are 3 little ones in this group and a couple of weeks ago when this big guy came in,
I posted about just how unusually LARGE he was for his age.

Well, he’s now weighing in at 145 grams and his little buddy, who is the exact same age, weighs only 87 grams!

Y’all… HE’S A BEAST OF A BABY!
Their top teeth are starting to come in now and they have started nibbling on mazuri rodent blocks and still getting formula 5xs a day

I cannot WAIT to see how big this boy gets as he grows and how he compares to the others down the road.

These animals are temporarily possessed under a wildlife rehabilitation permit issued by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries.

Another opossum arrived on Sunday night. This little guy is favoring a back leg, has pus draining from his ear and has a...
10/13/2026

Another opossum arrived on Sunday night.

This little guy is favoring a back leg, has pus draining from his ear and has a cut on one of his front legs. He’s now on anti-inflammatory medication and antibiotics and is resting comfortably

I am hoping with some time, treatment and a little TLC he’ll be back on his feet soon.

These animals are temporarily possessed under a wildlife rehabilitation permit issued by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries.

10/12/2026

I did not know this! 😳 Did you know sarcoptic mange was *intentionally introduced* by humans in Texas (late 1800s) and Montana (early 1900s) as part of government-sponsored efforts to eradicate wolves and coyotes?❓!!!!!

Historical records trace the spread of this devastating disease to at least two human-led efforts to eliminate wild carnivores.

In Texas, a sheep rancher named Mr. Campbell introduced mange “as a plan to rid the state of noxious wild animals.” (The Fort Worth Daily Gazette, 1893)

In Montana, state veterinarian Dr. Knowles infected wolves and coyotes as part of a government-backed extermination campaign. The program ended in 1916, but the disease persisted. (Journal of Wildlife Diseases)

The methods were brutal: trapping wild animals, pulling pups from dens, inoculating them with mange and distemper, even penning infected dogs with healthy carnivores to spread disease. It wasn’t just unethical, it was ecologically disastrous.

Today, mange still harms wildlife, and humans are still contributing. 🐀 Rodenticides (rat poison) weaken animals’ immune systems, making coyotes, foxes, and bobcats more vulnerable. These toxins also cause deadly secondary poisoning in birds of prey 🦉 and other predators.

While more people now recognize wild carnivores for their intrinsic worth and ecological importance, outdated policies still linger, echoes of a past rooted in fear, not science or compassion. History reminds us to choose science-based, compassionate coexistence and reject practices that continue to harm wildlife and the ecosystems they support.

🐾 How you can help:
✔ Avoid rodenticides
✔ Use humane alternatives (no glue traps!)
✔ Seal entry points and secure attractants
✔ Support natural rodent control by welcoming wild carnivores

🐾 If you see an animal with mange:
Contact your local wildlife rehabilitator before approaching. Search “[Your state] wildlife rehabilitator list” or visit: https://ahnow.org

📷 Karin Saucedo, |

I just placed a BIG food order for our wildlife here at Geaux Wild Rehab and the total came to $1,206.00! I ordered from...
10/12/2026

I just placed a BIG food order for our wildlife here at Geaux Wild Rehab and the total came to $1,206.00!

I ordered from RodentPro, The Raw Concierge and Hare Today to help keep our freezers stocked with the food our animals need while they are here in rehab. Pictures are attached showing what was ordered and the total cost.

Caring for wildlife is expensive and food is one of the biggest ongoing expenses. With so many mouths to feed, those costs add up quickly!

Would anyone like to help cover a portion of this expense? Every single donation, no matter the amount, helps provide the proper nutrition our patients need during their rehabilitation. Whether it’s $5, $10, or $25, every dollar makes a difference when our village comes together!

We don’t receive state funding so we depend on the generosity of people like YOU to keep doing what we do.

PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/geauxwild

Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/GeauxWildRehab

Zelle: [email protected]

Thank you for being part of our village and helping us give these wild babies the second chance they deserve. We truly couldn’t do this without y’all!

Please use the links above when donating. If you search for us on Venmo especially, please verify with me you're donating to us and not one of the crappy scammers out there who seem to be stealing from us regularly now.
You can text me to verify
504-491-8036

10/12/2026

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Hammond, LA

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