Coulee Region Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation

08/07/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉

Nicole Osborn-Robaczewski, Krystal Helgeson-Gander, Jeanne Kunert, Marianne Guist, Deb Woerpel

07/29/2026

A nice caring family down in the DeSoto area found this young Red Tailed Hawk in their yard not doing very well. They called around and finally were able to get it to us. The Hawk was too young to be on its own yet. I can only guess it jumped the nest early due to the small biting flies as it had sores around its neck consistent with them biting. The Hawk came in the same time as two young Barred owls. As they were all young ones they got to be roommates in the enclosure and then flight cage. This helps them learn from each other. Once this Hawk named “Carl” from the finders. lol began catching prey it was time to take him home. The family came out to watch the release and sent me their video. Be safe out there Carl. Enjoy your freedom.

07/24/2026

Click the link to watch our segment on our ambassador education program and see our newest members.

Yuki, a 10-week-old albino white marble fox, is the newest addition to the organization’s Educational Ambassador Program. According to Animal Control Supervisor Kathy KasaKaitas, Yuki will help teach the community

07/19/2026

Yuki is growing fast. She is incredibly smart and so full of energy.
She will be joining in on our wildlife education programs in the community and surrounding area.
Lots to learn yet. And I do mean me. She’s training me well. lol

07/07/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉

Marianne Guist, Nicole Osborn-Robaczewski, Sherry Turner, Maddex Covert, Lilla Low

07/02/2026

Cuteness Overload coming your way.
I’d love to introduce the newest member of our Educational Ambassador program. Please meet “Yuki” she is what is called a white marble fox. She came to us from a Game Farm breeder. I’d like to say we rescued each other. I do believe she is an albino even thou they say no.
Let’s learn about this little gal.
White marble foxes are captive-bred color morphs of the red fox. Years ago, they were cross bred with the silver fox (a melanistic version, which is a rare, dark mutant) and got different color variations. A lot of selective breeding has gone into making them, so they’ve become domestic-looking, but they’re still foxlike when it comes to looking after them. "Marble" refers to a specific genetic mutation causing pale coats with dark markings, while "albino" means a total lack of melanin. Albino marble kits are extremely rare, heavily reliant on captive care, and differ fundamentally from standard red or Arctic fox.
From my research on the Marble breed, she has no dark coloration at all including her nose which should be a dark color. Albinism is rare and makes her all the more special.
She came to me coated in dried on formula and on the small size for her age. Lots of cleaning and love and she’s a new little fox full of energy and WAY too smart for MY own good. She just turned 8 weeks old today and already knows her name, to come, and to sit. We will start her with target training very soon and she will be joining us at our programs to teach the community about wild animals and what we do here at the shelter.
Welcome little miss Yuki (which means snow)
If interested in supporting our education program or the rehabilitation side please follow the donation link or visit our wish list.
https://couleehumane.betterworld.org/campaigns/make-donation-wildlife

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06/14/2026

Happy National skunk day. Oh Flower we miss you so much. You were such a sweet girl and loved by many.

National Skunk Day is celebrated annually on June 14th. In 2026, it falls on a Sunday. The day highlights the often misunderstood creatures, emphasizing their vital role in the ecosystem as highly effective pest control for lawns and gardens.

06/13/2026

Come join me today at Perrot State Park. Learn what we do in our wildlife center at the Coulee Region Humane Society. Unfortunately they have listed to meet Flower but as you know she unexpectedly passed away in December. I have decided to retire Tater. (Story on him to come) However I will be introducing Waffles the new opossum. Learn how she came to us, Amelia the Flying squirrel, and Mojo the Everglade Rat Snake will also make their appearance.
It will be at the Interpretive (nature) center at 4:00 this afternoon. Help support our mission to help our native wildlife in need.

06/11/2026

This female Painted turtle came into us after someone fishing caught her on their line. They cut the line and brought her into us. It was later in the evening so we were unable to get her into the vet until the next day to see if we could remove the hook. Once we took the x-ray the vet and I looked at each other in amazement that it had already traveled way down the intestines into the lower stomach area. Since the curved part of hook was heading first there wasn’t much to do but wait it out in hopes that – well – you know, p**p it out. After a few days of eating, yay, never so excited to sift through p**p. Well, I didn’t actually, one of my staff did. With no issues or concerns she was able to be taken back where she came from and returned to her home. We always return any turtle to the original area as they will spend their entire life trying to find their way back home.
Let's learn about the Painted Turtle:

The Painted Turtle is North America's most widespread native turtle.
Painted turtles must swallow their food underwater. Did you know their tongues cannot move freely; therefore they must rely on the water to help them ingest their meals.
The Northern populations of painted turtles can survive temperatures as low as -10° C (about 14° F). They do this by producing a biological substance like antifreeze that helps prevent their vital tissues from freezing. And burrowing under logs or roots in the mud.
Like many reptiles, their eggs have temperature-dependent s*x determination. Warmer incubation temperatures produce female hatchlings, while cooler temperatures result in males.
Because they are cold-blooded or ectothermic, they need to bask in the sun to regulate their body temperature. You will often see them piling on top of each other on logs, this can also helps rid them of shell parasites.
Their average lifespan is around 30 to 40 years, but some documented painted turtles have lived over 50 years in the wild!
Did you know that a group of turtles is called a "bale"? They thought that a group of turtles on top of each other looked like a bale of hay or cotton.
This was on lucky turtle and has now been released back to where it was found.
We have been overrun with wildlife this spring so if you can find it in your heart to donate we would greatly appreciate any amount or any items from our wish list. Last month alone we took in over 250 wild animals.

https://couleehumane.betterworld.org/campaigns/make-donation-wildlife

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/4BS0FP9CY27Q?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwAR2zKkjsCOx6R-maTxNCRiq7zl-rZx7yB8trWk8DmBDHv4dZOVrlWR-crcM