She was anesthetized for a thorough examination of her progress toward healing and to see if we can figure out why she refuses to eat. (her previous update is here)

She is healing from the original surgery and there are no signs of infection, but we are not sure if it is possible to repair some of the remaining damage. Her esophagus and Trachea are intact, and the muscles are stitched back together to the best of anyone’s ability.

Unfortunately, we discovered that her hyoid bone is broken, which is the anchoring structure for her tongue and helps with swallowing as well as the function of her larynx. There are also nerves in the injured area that are responsible for her ability to swallow. We don’t know if those nerves were damaged as well. These are issues we cannot repair.

Fortunately, she is still drinking from her automatic waterer (although not from a bowl). She may regain proper function on her own and start eating for us, but the clock is ticking. Unfortunately, there is no way to force the issue without anesthesia since she is a wild animal and not handleable.

Meanwhile, we are continuing with her meds and offering her all of her favorite things to eat, in every form from bits of various types of meat, to a ‘smoothie’, to broth. We will have the results of her bloodwork back in a few days to make sure there are no other challenges we need to address.

We will continue to do our best to support her through this struggle. Thank you to everyone who has donated toward her care and for all of your kind words of support.

After weeks of living next to one another and showing signs of wanting to be together, we cautiously introduced them. It went well on the first day. However, on the second day, things took a rapid turn for the worse.

THEY SUDDENLY FOUGHT. Yukon bit Timber on the throat and severed her windpipe and neck muscles. 

We needed to act immediately to try and save her life and we did! Now we owe $3,500 for her vet bills.

We have started an online fundraising campaign to help offset the expense. Will you help? Even if you can’t donate, you can share this fundraiser online to help us spread the word.

VIEW TIMBER’S FUNDRAISER HERE

After the facility in California, where this wolf was living, closed amidst financial difficulties, they surrendered their licenses to the State of California.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife chose to send Yukon to Forest Animal Rescue in Florida for lifetime care at a TRUE sanctuary.

Yukon arrived, tired from the long ride in the transport rig, but excited to see his new home. He has already been playing in his pool and taking in all the new sights and smells.

Timber, our resident wolf, was timid and hiding when he first arrived but is now begging us to open the door and let her meet her new friend! They will need to wait until Yukon has finished his quarantine period and we have an expanded neutral space built to safely introduce them.

Stay tuned as we monitor him while he settles into his new forever home…and meets Timber in the weeks to come!

Meanwhile, any donations made to our general fund between now and December 31, 2019 will be MATCHED up to $30,000. Will you give a gift to help Yukon and his friends?

Poor Yukon has been traveling too long according to him…fortunately he is almost home!

If you would like to donate to support the lifetime care of Yukon and his friends remember that donations up to $30,000 will be MATCHED until December 31 2019!

Thank you for your support!

This poor wolf was living at a facility in California that closed, surrendering its permits to the State of California, amid financial struggles. This left almost 500 animals seeking shelter. After thorough examination, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife chose to place Yukon at our sanctuary.

Yukon’s 2,500 mile road trip is underway – he will be arriving this week and have the opportunity to enjoy life at a true sanctuary for Christmas!

If you would like to donate to help care for Yukon and his friends, a generous donor has agreed to MATCH all donations to our general fund through December 31, 2019!

Thank you for your friendship and support! We will keep you posted on Yukon’s arrival and more as he settles in.

It seems that everybody you ever did business with is sending Thanksgiving messages of Thanks. I’m sure you don’t need another one.

But we do want you to know that one of the things we are so grateful for is all of our wonderful friends at Forest Animal Rescue.

The rescued animals at the sanctuary are here as a result of your support. We are so thankful foreach and every one of you.

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

Sincerely,

Lisa Stoner, VP, Forest Animal Rescue

When: February 1, 2019 6:00pm – ?

$20 Donation

Benefits: Forest Animal Rescue and Interfaith Emergency Services

Light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Tickets will be on sale for lovely baskets, split the pot, a lotto board and booze buckets.

Great, highly energetic music will be provided by Keith “Big Daddy” Ponder

Be sure to bring non-perishable food items or personal hygine items for the Interfaith warehouse. For every 2 items donated, get a free drawing ticket for our special gift table

To purchase tickets, email Louann