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Patch was born with a terrible lesion on his eye. He needed an operation at two weeks old, too young for anesthesia. He was very brave. The operation left him blind on his right side but he healed well. Click above to read Patch's amazing story |
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ANIMAL DIARIES
Everyone of our animals is unique and each has its own story. Since these animals are not able to survive in the wild, their pasts have not always been happy. But their stories will touch your heart. They are stories of courage, determination, fortitude, spirit and the indomimiatble will to survive. Below are just a few excerpts from our diairies. As a supporter of the Institute you will receive our newsletter which contains many other stories and updates about our family of animals.
(Click on the image to read each diary - make sure your pop-up blocker is unblocked!)
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Renard - four months of joy... and an ambassador for his species, he touched many young lives and achieved great things. Little did we know that this bundle of joy was only "on loan" to us. During his all-too-short life, Renard was an energetic bundle of joy and a great representative of his species. Click on the image to read Renard's story |
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Humble Bumble - a learning-disabled bear with a unique personality. He would never have made it in the wild where his handicap would have made his life truly "unbearable." Everybody who sees him falls in love with him. Quite a feat for a grizzly bear. A unique spokes-bear for his kind. Click on the image to read lovable, huggable, Humble Bumble. |
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Miss Clover - When she walks, she reminds one of a flounder. Flat. Barely skimming the ground. The fringes of her coat fluttering like the edges of the flounder as it scoots along the ocean floor. She doesn't exactly cut a graceful figure as she waddles along on stubby legs under an impossibly wide body. Nevertheless there is a jauntiness and seriousness of purpose that gives her a certain dignity. Click on the image to find out what we love about Miss Clover's story |
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| Swatworth the bobcat, self-named Swatworth the Magnificent, probable descendant of Sultan Sulieman the Magnificent. Swatworth has no self-esteem issues - but he sometimes finds his pen-neighbors a little trying. Read about Swatworth, Josie the goat and the Buffalo Girls. Click on the image to find out how Swatworth reigns supreme and for the latest episode in "Swatworth, Josie and the Buffalo Girls.". |
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Overcoming incredible odds - Faerytail, Skitter and the Scarlet Pimpernel team up to overcome what seemed like insurmountable odds that included physical disabilities and unknown mental trauma. Click on the image to read more about the challenges faced by this coyote family. |
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Teton Totem investigates his new enclosure and finds an unusual use for his den bed. |
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Sometimes someone else's breakfast just looks a lot too irresistable. Buttercup the deer and her adventures with the chicken food. |
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