Prank Played during Graduation Ceremony Aug 29, 2011

A prank was played by the senior class during graduation services. All witnesses pleaded LBA immunity. The junior class attempted to cause a disruption to distract the ceremony supervisors. The freshman class was accused of hazing the student held back from her class graduation due to several successful late night panty raid escapades.
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I am a Wildlife Rehabber

I am a wildlife rehabber. I have bought animal food with my last penny, I have patted a bloody head with a bare hand. I have hugged those that are vicious and afraid. I have fallen in love a thousand times, and I have cried into the fur of a lifeless body too many times to count. I am a wildlife rehabber. My work is never done, my home is never quiet, my wallet is always empty - but my heart is always full. ♥

Graduation Day at the Northwoods Wildlife Orphanage Aug 29, 2011

Miss Abby

Wow. A New Year again

Miss Abby has had her surgery and is doing quite well. To follow her updates just click on the Facebook link over on your right .... I do apologize for neglecting the blog since I was hypnotized by the social interaction on Facebook ...

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Abby Needs Your Help

Hammocks for Coonies for sale

The wildlife orphanage has received a humongous roll of lightweight denim type fabric. It is gray with paint splashes all over it for a design. So I have made several dozen hammocks for carriers and cages for critters. The specialty item, of course, is sturdy enough for raccoons. They are machine washable and last years with proper care.

Visit Hammocks for Coonies for more info.

There are also matching carrier pads fitted to most sized carriers as well as a pillow type of bedding. Custom order sizes that you need by contacting me at Hammies

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Officially Spring

I do apologize for being so seemingly absent to my blog followers.

Last season the poisoning of my creatures took me down to the last thread in my soul. The over wintering at full capacity drained my physical portion as well. I will eventually adapt to that experience... although adapt is inadequate of a description.... I might heal .... might not fully recover ever .... remains to be seen.

Many things happening here at the Orphanage. Much activity both statewide and nationwide as far as getting wildlife awareness vocalized. RR6Public has been quiet with everyone trying to recoup from last season while preparing for new neonates and orphaned wildlings. Our amazing Kathryn is now writing articles for Milwaukee's Examiner. How proud I am to have her part of our mission! Read what she says so eloquently as the Urban Wildlife Examiner We are very excited in the reforms we can help institute. Please read her articles, subscribe, comment, be part of our wildlife reform! Especially you urbanites and city folk. Help us make great changes for our communities and the wildlife in our backyards. It's a win-win double win situation.

I have a series of educational posts coming up. Hopefully this will assist you urbanites that are now or soon will be finding/seeing wildlife near you. Hope you'll consider helping us get the info out on how to find your local wildlife rehabber when you need one.

"Some estimate that every year over 700 small children and over 10,000 animals are poisoned by antifreeze, drawn by its sweet taste. Antifreeze poisoning likely causes many more illnesses and deaths that are never identified as such." network.bestfriends.org/golocal/newhampshire

Urge YOUR Congressional Rep to support H.R. 615, The Antifreeze Bittering Act of 2009
Click here to find if your representative is on the committee or contact your representative ... contact your congress members ... encourage him or her to support this when it gets to Congress.

Sign the petition here:
www.washingtonwatch.com

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If this were already a law, I would not have lost the wildlife that suffered from glycol poisoning here at the Orphanage last season. Please help by supporting H.R. 615 ... Having seen first hand the horrible death this poisoning produces? And knowing a wild animal only needs to walk through it to become poisoned? This means feral cats, squirrels, stray dogs, all creatures are at risk of this to happen.

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Survey input Needed

If you have ever helped a raccoon we would appreciate it if you fill out our Raccoon Survey. This will help us help the urban raccoon issues. You may remain anonymous if you choose to do so.

Raccoon Survey

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Birthing season is coming

Changes in the Air

Changes. Can you feel them in the air? The spirit song of the Indian Princess to her creatures of the forest echoes in the eves of houses and the leaves that are left of the trees. The wind cries back to her in return, wailing for justice, mercy, help. Mass indignation of the wildlings that were driven from their long time homes and forced to live amongst the hoomans to survive. Now being mercilessly killed and forced to endure lives of bondage and dependence living in the sewers of the cities. Even the very creatures domesticated have been thrown away to become a new and devastating problem for Mother Earth and her wild ones. Feral cats being considered for hunting season? Hunting seasons already killing so many of our wild creatures that need to be preserved? Allowing the man to kill for thrill and justify enjoyment of torturing these creatures.

Yes. The Indian Princess is singing her long ago song to the creatures of the wild. And on the wind you can hear their return wailings, they are telling her that one species cannot hear her and they are destroying us all. Changes. Changes need to happen and are indeed on the verge of beginning. Can you feel it in the air? Be prepared and listen for the Princess's song. You will not see her outside of your window ... but you will hear her .... and be sure to listen for the replies in the wind. For it is then that you will understand.
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You GOTTA be kidding me ...

I ran into Dick & Mona at the Piggly Wiggly about an hour ago. They have 80 acres of Northwoods about 8 miles out of the Village. A big part of it is a maple tree stand. They tap the maple trees in early spring season. About 4 acres of it and ponds in the spring, a creek later in season. We built Dory & the orphans release mini-coondo out there in an old gnarly woodpecker tree. Little Arthur, Porky, Little Mini, & YouSoStanky inhabit that section of those woods. Behind their property {about a mile away} many others went on their Big Adventure up the hill into the holler. Watch the youtube videos if you want to see which beautiful coonies that neck of the woods belongs to. It borders DNR land. Dick is having a problem with trappers back in there and the DNR won't come out. They said we have to get the license plate numbers and then call back because he doesn't have enough field help. I'm livid. They are putting up traps on posted private property and the game warden won't come out. We have to catch them first. I can't believe this. I don't feel well. Have had this 'swine flu' for over a week now. Sitting vigil watching for poachers is going to do me in in this rain & bad weather. Wish me luck. Even when there is a safe place there are hoomans that choose to do as they wish no matter who gets hurt. please send me strength ... why can't the hoomans just leave us alone if we are on private property? And why on God's green Earth will the DNR just let them do it?

Say prayers for my orphans will you please?

thank you.

-matz
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Coleman FFA

The Coleman FFA has a terrific opportunity to be a part of the
Campbell's Soup and the National FFA Alumni Association's Barn Reviving
Project. With the support of everyone we hope to win this contest and
help a local citizen out with rebuilding their family barn. Please read
the following information on this contest and barn.

The Barn Reviving Project is made possible through a partnership
with the Campbell Soup Company and the National FFA Alumni Association.
Together they are raising awareness about the importance of supporting
the future of American farming and the agriculture industry, our
nation's largest employer. Campbell's pledge of $250,000 to FFA is
intended to help ensure that future generations will continue growing
the quality ingredients that go into our food. This special project
provides service-learning opportunities and connects FFA Alumni and
Chapters, Campbell's Soup Company and communities through a common
initiative: sustaining the future of our food sources. One of the ways
they are doing this is by restoring five old barns a year. The barn
Coleman FFA would be involved with, would be the Augie Fudala Farm in
Bark River, Michigan. This barn is one of ten finalists which is
featured on the Campbell Soup website www.helpgrowyoursoup.com
http://www.helpgrowyoursoup.com Beginning October 1st, 2009 the
whole country will be able to vote for their favorite barn. You can vote
once a day everyday through November 30th, 2009. The five winners will
be chosen in December. The barns will be given a complete facelift with
the work being done by the Coleman and Stephenson, Michigan FFA
Chapters, FFA Alumni, family, friends and other volunteers. This is all
made possible with a grant from the Campbell Soup Company. Also, when
you vote, $1 is donated to the Nation FFA Organization.

Your votes will be greatly appreciated, so please help to spread the
word and remember to vote everyday at www.helpgroupyoursoup.com
http://www.helpgroupyoursoup.com for the Augie Fudala Barn in Bark
River Michigan.

Thanks!

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Phylbert

Here's a little video of Phylbert the baby squirrel that came in the fourth of July weekend with a broken leg. He'd spent the entire weekend alone under the bird feeder trying to eat bird seed. Their dog had brought him home. He was about 5 weeks old. The vet couldn't help his leg so I just nursed him myself. He seems to have recovered quite nicely.


His first day of school was September 2nd like everybody else in the Northwoods Village. He came home that night, but spent the next two where ever little squirrels go. He comes home in the afternoon now, but doesn't sleep in his little pre-release cage anymore.

Have a great adventure Phylbert! And thanks for staying around so I know you're safe.
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