Dracut, MA – May 24, 2011
Wignall Animal Hospital has been the “host” of many different species lately including an unusual type of boa constrictor, a lizard, some baby geese and baby raccoons. The mature snake and lizard, both of which are illegal in Massachusetts, were secured by the Department of Fish and Game; however the raccoon and goose babies still need the T.L.C. only a mom can provide.
The geese were found by a good Samaritan as they were parading along a street in Dracut. Once the babies were delivered to Wignall Animal Hospital, it was realized by Candas Kane, Wignall Animal Hospital Patient Coordinator, that the goslings might belong to a mother goose in her neighborhood. The goslings were safely returned to their mom today!
The baby raccoons were discovered in a college fraternity house in Waltham, MA by a local pest control company. Caught in have-a-heart traps, the babies became separated from their mom and were brought to Wignall Animal Hospital. Upon evaluation at the hospital, they were found to be in good health and have been taken into the care of a wildlife rehabilitation group, Rascals Rescue. The babies are pictured below with Nancy, of Rascals Rescue, who took them today to begin their transition back to the wild.
