Rocky Start Rescue

09/06/2026

Adopt Cheddar Bob! He's the sweetest baby cutie there ever was! Formally Hodor, He came to me at 5 or 6 weeks old as a transfer from Healing Lotus Animal Rescue LLC who took him as an owner surrender when his little tiny arm was shut in a door. A day or two more and he was in danger of losing the leg. Infection had set in and when we began flushing the wound we discovered the leg had fur packed into the wound which was causing a lot of pain. He was sedated, and we debrided the wound and gave him a few stitches. After antibiotics and pain meds he was off like a bat out of hell and never looked back! He's full of it all of the time and still loves a cuddle. He's neutered and will have a rabies vaccine before going home.

As always, you must fill out an application and provide vet references, although we would be more than happy to see him at the clinic I work at as we (my vet and I) will miss him so so much. I don't actually want to let him go but he deserves to be center of attention in his forever home. ❤️ First photo is him today and the other two are right after we fixed him up!

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

It's wishlist Wednesday! I have 22 kittens ranging from 4 weeks to 9 months old and I still have hella opossums for a few more weeks and my biggest needs are wet cat food, wet kitten food, dry kitten food, and litter.

Let's get these kittens raised and adopted so I can have my spare bedroom back! 😂

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2CY5C21QD49SA?ref_=wl_share

08/26/2026

What's the saying? Can of worms? Cooler of c***s?

I went down to feed everyone and I thought "well that doesn't look like there are 15 racc***s in that enclosure" so I go in and see one fluffy butt. Lift the lid and found them all 😂 it's not the only hidey hole in there, I swear.

We are now taking up collections to purchase more coolers for the purpose of raccoon nap spots because apparently, they're the best.

08/12/2026

It's wishlist Wednesday, my dudes! And yes, I'm still alive! Lol I've just been trying to power through the remainder of this hellish season. We are in need of wet kitten food the most right now! If you can send us a case, it will help so much! These little ones aren't eating solids yet but they will before I know it! And the others are becoming adoptable so stay tuned for their photos!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2CY5C21QD49SA?ref_=wl_share

08/06/2026

Update: they made it here!!! Thank you so much Sunny Graves !!

am looking for transport for five neonatal opossums with fly strike from Sherwood to Battle Creek. They have been without Mom for too long and likely won't make it the night. Is anyone able?

07/23/2026

Happy birthday to me! I did some releasing yesterday. I released my first batch of squirrels at the squirrel (video to come) and then I took ten opossum kiddos over to one of this year's finders and I was just over the moon. Holy opossum heaven. I couldn't have found a better home with nicer people for these guys. Have a great life!!

07/21/2026

I know there were several kind people this year who expressed interest in having opossums released on their property when they were ready. I have several ready to go!

You must have 4 acres or more, have an easily accessible water source, no hunting neighbors, appropriate habitat, and be outside of city limits.

Please reach out on this post if you'd like to host a few opossums this year!

06/26/2026

When you wake up and it's FRIDAY!

five dollar Friday, friends! We are far from the end of this season and as animals are growing and being moved from cage to cage, inside to outside, and outside to freedom, we keep on moving along with them!

If you'd like to donate, every amount helps and it all goes directly to the animals in our care at Rocky Start Rescue.

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https://cash.app/$RockyStartRescue

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