Press Releases

May 31, 2006
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Jeffrey Raddatz
Phone: (414) 431-6121
E-mail: jraddatz@wihumane.org

Falling into Good Hands at WHS!

MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Humane Society’s Wildlife Department is currently caring for two baby screech owls that were found separately; both accidentally fell to the ground far from the safety of their nests. The babies were shaken and both found on the ground crying for help.

Upon arrival at WHS, the baby owls were immediately given a complete examination and are currently in good condition. Our immediate concern is to get them back to where they belong. The two baby owls will be placed into replacement nest boxes and transferred back to where they were found. Our hope is that their cries for their parents will be heard and these baby owl’s parents can resume caring for them in their natural habitat.

If you find a nest or any baby bird on the ground, please call us at 414-ANIMALS to get information on what you can do to help. Wild animals, especially baby birds, require specialized care that can only be provided by licensed wildlife rehabilitation facility such as the Wisconsin Humane Society’s Wildlife Department.

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Media Interest/Photo-Op: Scott Diehl, Wildlife Manager for the Wisconsin Humane Society, is available for interviews and close up photos of the two baby screech owls are available upon appointment. To schedule an appointment, contact Jeffrey Raddatz at (414) 431-6121.