by imaginaryfriend | Aug 1, 2025 | Success Stories
At Vida Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center, every patient has a story, and the recent release of two great horned owls marks the end of a remarkable chapter in their journey back to the wild. Both owls came to us as young, downy nestlings, each under...
by imaginaryfriend | Jun 27, 2025 | Success Stories
In the peak of summer, when desert temperatures soared above 110 degrees, we received a call about a young red-tailed hawk found grounded and struggling in the heat. He was weak, panting, and dangerously dehydrated, his feathers ruffled and eyes dull. The intense sun...
by imaginaryfriend | Jun 27, 2025 | Success Stories
One spring morning, we received a call about two young great horned owls that had fallen from their nest high in a tree. The nest had been dislodged by strong winds during a storm the night before. Sadly, one of the owlets did not survive the fall. But miraculously,...
by imaginaryfriend | Apr 30, 2025 | Success Stories
The three Cooper’s Hawk nestlings were found in the middle of a busy park in El Centro, California. With no protection and unable to fly, the young raptors were in grave danger. The bustling park was filled with people, dogs, and prowling cats, any of which could harm...
by imaginaryfriend | Apr 30, 2025 | Success Stories
At Vida Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center, every animal that comes through our doors has a unique story. Some find healing and return to the wild, while others take a different path—one that allows them to inspire and educate people about the importance of...
by imaginaryfriend | Apr 7, 2025 | Success Stories
One crisp morning, the local police department arrived at Vida Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center with a special guest—an adult prairie falcon in desperate need of help. He had been discovered by school officials at a local middle school, tangled in a soccer...
