So I found an injured owl...

Jan. 8, 2007, 11:49 p.m.

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Long story short:

Found an injured owl in the middle of the road here in Vernon, and it looks to have a broken wing. It can still hop around a tiny bit, but guaranteed it is scared shitless.

The Animal hospitals aren't open uintil 7:30am and I have it sitting in an enclosed box in my house, with a hole cut in the top, with tiny slices of apple and a bowl of water.

Hopefully this little guy gets flying again in no time after the vet visit.

also, if I take it to the vet, will I get charged if they do anything to it?

Jan. 8, 2007, 11:53 p.m.

Trini-dad72

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Awwwwwwww he's cute!!!
The vet will most likely call a proper animal rehabilitation place. There's one for birds somewhere around BC, and I'm sure that they'll take good care of him. And not charge you.

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Jan. 8, 2007, 11:55 p.m.

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Long story short:

:orly:

They will most likely not charge you, or will refer you to an outdoor wildlife society.

The bird is really cute. I'd be tempted to keep it.

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Jan. 8, 2007, 11:58 p.m.

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haha it looks pissed off

that is the most reatrded thing ever even a retarded would say thats retarded

Jan. 9, 2007, midnight

james

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love owls!!! I think they are some of the nicest birds ever!!

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Jan. 9, 2007, midnight

Jake-the-Trog

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first off owls are carnivores…

also you should call a game warden or someone who works with animals thats a government official, they should be able to refer you to a proper rehabilitation center. most owls are protected species and you could get in trouble for having it no matter how good your intentions are.

good luck jaysin

jake has come through for me before, I fully suspect he is just trying to find all his clothes and finishing up breakfast

Jan. 9, 2007, 12:02 a.m.

bunny

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the spca won't do anything but if they are open they can give you the number for the local wildlife rescue which is where you need to take it.

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Jan. 9, 2007, 12:07 a.m.

mattj

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love owls!!! I think they are some of the nicest birds ever!!

Agreed. One of my favourite (groups of) animals! So elusive and reclusive. Props to Jaysin for helping out!

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Jan. 9, 2007, 12:18 a.m.

Troup

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That little guy is cute, he needs to get well and back to his real home. Glad you took him under your wing Jaysin :)

Jan. 9, 2007, 2:28 a.m.

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Owl in a box is watching you masturbate.

:lol:

Nice samaritan work, Jaysin. Sometimes I hear owls hunting at night around here - they sound like the pterodactyls in Jurassic Park. It's creepy but also very cool at the same time.

Jan. 9, 2007, 3:55 a.m.