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Meet our patients

Every animal is a life in progress.

These profiles show the kinds of patients Buck Wild Rescue serves. Status details can be updated as each rescue changes.

Young deer receiving wildlife rehabilitation care
In care

Willow

White-tailed deer • Orphan care

Willow represents the fragile fawns who arrive dehydrated, frightened, and dependent on specialized feeding and quiet care.

Current stage: stabilization and growth
Bobcat in a natural rehabilitation enclosure
Rehabilitation

Juniper

Bobcat • Trauma recovery

Minimal human contact, secure housing, and careful observation protect both healing and the instincts needed for life in the wild.

Current stage: strength and mobility
Young raccoons together during rehabilitation
In care

Pecan & Acorn

Raccoons • Sibling group

Growing together helps young raccoons learn natural social behavior while daily care remains quiet and hands-off.

Current stage: weaning and enrichment
Wildlife release back into a natural habitat
Release ready

The Finish Line

Successful rehabilitation • Return to the wild

The best patient profile is the one that ends here: healthy, independent, cautious around people, and ready to go home.

Current stage: release
Tortoise receiving species-specific care
Rehabilitation

Stone

Tortoise • Shell injury

Shell damage can require a long, patient recovery with clean housing, protection, and species-specific nutrition.

Current stage: protected healing
Baby squirrel receiving warmth and care
In care

Button

Fox squirrel • Neonatal care

Warmth, precise feeding, and careful timing help tiny patients reach the point where they can begin learning independence.

Current stage: neonatal support
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