Coulee Region Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation

09/25/2025

09/24/2025

Thank you all for the Pelicans updates. We did find a flock on Lake Onalaska this afternoon and carried him down the spillway to get close as we could. He definitely knew they were out there as he started getting restless being carried. Once down he hopped to the rock edge and flew off. He hasn’t had much exercise so he landed short of the flock but that’s just fine. Took an amazing flight to start. Be well Mr. Popeye. It was a pleasure helping you out and returning to your own.
I’ll post a video. For some reason it won’t let me post both at same time.
Thank you all for the fish to keep him healthy and full

09/23/2025

Anybody have any eyes on Pelicans in our area? Just wondering where they are at currently in hopes of releasing ours with a flock.

09/16/2025

This sad little juvenile opossum came into us after potentially being hit by a car. He was in rough shape, but we do not give up trying to save any critter that comes in until we know there cannot be a positive outcome with the hopes of returning to the wild. After evaluating him, we knew he had an eye injury and a broken jaw. We actually had 3 different veterinarians look over him. One having more dental and jaw bone experience. After the x-rays and physical exam they found that the jaw seems to be aligning up fairly well and it may be best to let it heal on its own with us monitoring him and having a recheck on his progress in 10-14 days. Feeding him only pate’ mixed with water with supplements allowing him to just lap up his meals and not further disturb his mouth and jaw. He was and is a great eater, so that certainly helps. After the 2 weeks of allowing it to heal, he had his recheck with the Vet being ready to do surgery on the jaw; however, after examining him, they felt it was doing better than expected and to keep up with softer foods for a while and slowly introduce him to more natural foods in another couple weeks.
The red circles on the x-rays show you where the fracture is.
This little guy is doing remarkably well all things considered. He will lose an eye, but all vets felt he is not in pain and Opossums naturally have poor eyesight and rely on smell over sight.
As long as he stays healthy and continues to thrive, we will not give up. Look at the difference in him already. He has been cleaning himself and looks fantastic.
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Since he now looks like he has a permanent smile we have given him the temporary name of “Happy”

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08/27/2025

So, the Pelican will be with us for at least 2 more weeks for care. Trust me, she eats a lot. We’ve had a couple donations of live and frozen fish but sure could use more. Thanks in advance to help us feed the hungry one.

08/24/2025

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉

Nicole Osborn-Robaczewski, Suzanne Broten, Samantha Guillaume, Judy Rusch, Sherry Turner

08/24/2025

A few new admits this past week. We don’t often get in Pelicans but here we are caring for this beautiful one. Appears to have a healing injury under one wing. Black tip Pelicans are common birds passing through our area. They can eat 3-4 pounds (yes pounds) of fish per day. So needless to say we could use a little fish for its short stay with us.

06/08/2025

Flower and I would love to thank you all for the amazing turnout for her 5th birthday party. Flower is our first Educational Ambassador for her species at the Coulee Region Humane Society and has been such a joy to introduce to the community. Thank you all for attending and the big support to the wildlife rehabilitation program. Wildlife rehabilitation is not funded by any agency so all money to care for so many orphaned or injured animals comes mostly from donations so again-thank you thank you. Thanks to Fathead Steve’s for allowing us the space to have her party. Thank you to a lot of volunteers for stepping in to help make it a wonderful event. I did not get many pictures as I was busy making rounds and thanking people. Hope everyone had a great time. Thank you to all who donated items, time, talents, and money. ❤️❤️

06/06/2025

Come one come all!! It’s finally here. Tomorrow is Flowers birthday. Yahooooo. Did you catch a pattern. Flower is 5, garb bags are $5.00, Photo Booth is $5.00, raffle tickets are $5.00 or 5 for $20.00. Flower is 5. Oh maybe I said that. 😬 Fathead Steve’s in La Crosse 1:00 til yep 5
Drawings will be between 4:30 and 4:45. Must be present to win.
Come and have some fun. Meet our Ambassador Flower and maybe even have a picture with her.

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06/04/2025

Oh my, only days away now to Flower’s Birthday Bash. Remember it’s a black and white party so she will fit in. It’s always about her. Wink wink.
She is 5 “stinkin”years old.
We will have box raffles, 50/50 raffle, and $5.00 fun grab bags. Special cupcakes and cookies. And don’t forget the Photo Booth. Here is Flower getting ready to party. Along with the baskets for raffle and look at all of those grab bags.
Fathead Steve’s has a great menu so come hungry, thirsty, and just ready to socialize and have a great afternoon.

One more addition: drawings will be between 4:30 and 4:45 and you must be present to win. Thank you.