Young Milky Saved from Trafficking

From Owl Rescue Centre

Last week, we did a fundraiser to cover a 3,200km journey for three very different patients. It was a smallish challenge, starting with the last rescue first, this "big budgie"-a Verreaux Eagle Owl that weighs over 3kg who was destined to be loaded into a crate and exported to a far away country. By absolute luck, we managed to intercept that transaction just in time. She is now safe with us.

Next was a baby girl baboon; a straightforward rescue after a kind couple found her following the tragic loss of her mother. They gave her a week of love and care before we arrived. She is now safely at CARE: Centre for Animal Rehabilitation and Education in Phalaborwa.

Finally, we rescued a juvenile Black Sparrowhawk that had chased a pigeon into a massive church and trapped himself inside, repeatedly bouncing off the windows. We rescued him and is now also with us, but just for a few days until healthy.

A huge thank you to everyone who donated, and a special shout-out to CemAir and LIFT Airline for sponsoring one of the flights. You guys are real 😉