 Wednesday,
August 16. Kathylee Regan, our Rescue & Volunteer Coordinator,
received several calls from concerned drivers regarding an injured
Raccoon who was sitting on the side of Loop 1604 in San Antonio.
He had been hit by a car, and had one leg splayed out to his side.
Most wild animals when injured by careless drivers will scurry
into any nearby brush or hiding place to nurse their wounds, or
worse, die. But this brave little Raccoon hobbled and pulled himself
off to the shoulder of the road and waited there for help to arrive.
We received 5 phone calls about him, each one saying there was
something about his eyes that seemed to reach out and plead to
them. Each of these callers mentioned his eyes and his look of
longing for help.
A
WRR volunteer was dispatched to the area and there was the raccoon,
waiting, just as we had been told, ready to be taken to the caring
hands of our medical team. He calmly and quickly slipped into
a transport carrier for the drive to Kendalia. He underwent a
lengthy and expensive surgery to repair a spiral fracture in his
rear left leg, and he is recovering well in our Clinic. This brave
and patirent Raccoon is now a feisty boy who will be released
back to his home territory just as soon as his leg heals.
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The
much anticipated second volume of Lynn Cuny’s touching stories arrives
soon, and WRR members are invited to a special Book Preview Party at
the Sanctuary on September 30. It will be a chance to visit with Lynn
and be one of the first people to read the book. In addition, you will
enjoy the rare opportunity to hear Lynn read one of her own stories.
Join us at the sanctuary on Saturday, September 30 from 10am-12pm. The
reading will take place promptly at 11:00. Call ahead for directions.
Don’t miss your chance to get a personally autographed copy of Through
Animals’ Eyes, Again. Hardcovers sell for $50 autographed and $25
unsigned. Paperbacks are priced at $25 autographed and $13 unsigned.
RSVP if you can attend to 210-698-1709, 830-336-2725 or bradyh@wildlife-rescue.org.
This is a members only party specifically to announce the printing of
Lynn’s new book. No sanctuary tours will be conducted.