Original post – 01 Jan 2020
by Sarvey Wildlife Care Center

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Initial admission – 24 Dec 2019

“Patient of the Week – Christmas owl – well he is actually a Burrowing owl and arrived on Christmas Eve. This poor guy was stuck in netting at a golf course in Renton and the people that found him couldn’t find anywhere to take him. They finally got in touch with a small mammal rescue place in Carnation, Footprints Wildlife. Kathi of Footprints called our Director on her cell phone at home, who then reached our Clinic Manager. Everyone was trying to make it to holiday events, but coordinating everything went smoothly and all had a peaceful night. Most importantly the little owl is now eating well and stable. He has an injured leg and our vet will be seeing him tomorrow. Thanks to everyone who took time that evening to help this adorable little owl.”

Update 01 Jan 2020:

The Burrowing owl is doing much better. Check out his legs! So adorable and expressive.

Final update 26 Mar 2020:

Remember our Christmas Eve rescue? A Burrowing owl that caught in netting at a golf course – he was a young owl migrating with mom when he was stuck and left behind. We had to over winter him and last week we released him! He was taken to an established breeding area in Benton county. You can see the area and the burrows the federal refuge has in place. He is banded and we hope he has a long life!

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xo owlsintowels

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