Pricey Hen Rescue supporter,
Blue is now not blue.
We’re comfortable to report that Blue is absolutely on the mend after a second surgical procedure that brings the full sutures required to restore her wounds to roughly 500. She is now consuming with bravado, having gained 800 grams (1.75 lbs) since coming into care, and is recuperating comfortably in our aviary. All indicators level to a resilient majestic pelican that can quickly return to the wild. Get pleasure from this YouTube video of Blue, nonetheless groggy from sedation after surgical procedure, hilariously making an attempt to eat by throwing fish over her head.
Early final week, a Brown Pelican was introduced into our Los Angeles Wildlife Heart with a severely slashed pouch. This human-caused harm was paying homage to one other pelican we had cared for years in the past named Pink, and in honor of Pink, we affectionately named this pelican “Blue”. And identical to Pink, Blue obtained a fantastically heartwarming outpour of affection and help.
Take a look at our media protection HERE and HERE.
“We need to thank the chicken lovers of Southern California and past for his or her help of our efforts to avoid wasting Blue,” stated JD Bergeron, CEO of Hen Rescue.
Rescues like this remind us all that it’s the those who matter – whether or not it was the courageous rescuer who observed one thing unsuitable and introduced Blue to us, or the unbelievable workers at our clinic who patched her again collectively, or donors such as you who stepped as much as provide your help.
Should you already donated, we are saying thanks. Should you haven’t already, you’ll be able to nonetheless assist. Blue has a voracious urge for food and is consuming huge plates of smelt. Between meals, medication and workers care, it requires about $180 a day to assist her heal. Assist feed Blue and others like her.
To each considered one of you who supplied your help and sort phrases, we’re grateful. We will’t do that necessary work with out you.
Sincerely,
Workforce Hen Rescue
Notice: If anybody witnessed this assault, they will report data anonymously to the Cal Tip Line at 888-334-2258.
