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From Hoo's Woods

This is "ZZ", our most recent barred owl patient found standing in the middle of the road, eyes closed and disoriented. She'd been struck by a vehicle, but thankfuly, two kindhearted ladies spotted her and sprang into action. They safely contained her and contacted the Rock County Sheriffs dispatch, who referred them to Hoo's Woods.

ZZ is now in our care with a significant head injury affecting her vision, a common issue for owls with forward-facing eyes. Unfortunately, trauma like this can lead to detached retinas and even blindness. While her prognosis is still guarded, as of this morning has been moved from ICU oxygen to a hospital cage where we can continue to monitor her closely. Let's send positive vibes for her recovery.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I just checked for an update since I've got a few days' posts stocked up, and her condition has improved!

Wishing everyone a very peaceful and happy Thanksgiving Day! We are truly blessed and thankful for the support from our community. On another thankful note ZZ the barred owl has graduated from the hospital today into an intermediate cage. Yay!