HETH HAVEN, Inc. is a privately operated, privately funded rescue center that takes in orphaned and/or injured small mammals for rehabilitation and release back into the wild. We also network with other rehabilitators all over Georgia for consultation and transport needs. Some rehabilitators specialize in one or a few species, in which case animals may be transferred where they will get the best care.

When an animal is received, it is checked for injury, level of hydration, general health condition and parasites. All this information is documented along with weight, temperature, gender and estimated age.

Rescued Raccoons

Our needs as “rehabbers” are many and varied, beginning with portable cages for the smallest and youngest animals. We also use puppy and kitten formulas, antibiotics, first aid supplies, wormers, flea drops, flannel blankets, hydrating fluid, assorted bottles and cereal, as well as appropriately sized bowls that don’t tip over easily. Anything we are not qualified to treat means a trip to the veterinarian’s office. We are fortunate enough to have wonderful veterinarians who work with us on treatment and consultation for our wildlife as well as our pets.

As the animals grow older, they are transferred to outside housing in preparation for release. This consists of large outdoor pens constructed of lumber and hardware cloth for the raccoons. We have smaller housing with smaller wire for squirrels, rabbits and opossums. Each cage has appropriate toys, nesting boxes, bedding and climbing apparatus (if needed) for each species. For bedding we use pine straw and/or hay. At this age their needs change to “grown up” food, such as dry chow, meats, fresh fruits and vegetables and nuts. We also vaccinate before release.

Wildlife rehabilitation is an intense, expensive but very rewarding avocation. It is certainly not for everyone. We received a series of pre-exposure rabies shots ourselves in order to do this work. It was one of our biggest startup expenses. The number of animals we receive each year grows as people become aware of who we are and what we do.

We really miss our patients/friends once they have been released, but know that they are much better off living free. They have an opportunity they wouldn’t have had if someone hadn’t cared enough to call us. We thank all of you who have been caring enough to call and those who have donated blankets, food, funds and other items. And of course we are grateful also to those who support us spiritually. We can’t save them all, but we can save many who otherwise would certainly die for lack of some food and care.

We urgently need your help! Please consider supporting our wildlife and our efforts. Heth haven, Inc. qualifies as a recipient of tax deductable donations as a qualified Public Charity under Section 501(c)(3)of the Internal revenue Code, and recognized by Georgia as a Domestic Non-Profit Corporation.
 

Our primary efforts are targeted towards raccoons, opossums, bunnies and squirrels (tree squirrels, flying squirrels).   

We are located in Glynn County, Georgia along the coast and are part of a state-wide effort to help rescue, rehabilitate and release wildlife.  There are many concerned individuals throughout our state who work with wildlife.    Some work with birds, some with carnivores, some with mammals.  We all need and appreciate your support.   We thank you. 

 

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