Day 1: baby season has begun

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As we settle into our new realty, avoiding crowds, groups and going anywhere people tend to assemble, there are still things that need to be done.

I am a volunteer transporter, shuttling injured and orphan animals from UT Veterinary Hospital to wildlife rehabilitator Lynne McCoy in Jefferson County. It’s a 45-minute drive and my passengers are boxed and generally quiet…scared. Well, wouldn't you be.

Orphan baby season has begun and yesterday it was two young rabbits. Lynne has already taken in several young squirrels. Most will grow up with her constant feeding and she'll turn them loose to begin their wild albeit un-pampered lives.

If you find baby bunnies it is really best to leave them alone. Mom only feeds them twice a day and the rest of the time she's away from the nest feeding herself, so they are not orphaned, merely hidden. Mom knows where they are at. 

McCoy has been doing this since 1973, and last year she took care of 190 squirrels and 373 rabbits.

We are all proud of you, Lynne!

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