Recently, an American Robin was brought into Wild ARC after it was caught by a free-roaming cat. This nestling had fallen from its nest and was attacked while on the ground. The tiny bird was in very poor condition, barely breathing when a kind-hearted member of the public found and brought the bird in for care.
Upon arrival, initial assessment showed the Robin had a deep wound in its skin tissue caused by the cat bite that would require surgery to repair. The bird had also suffered trauma from being attacked and will require several months of care to heal from the ordeal.
The Robin is receiving antibiotics to prevent infection as well as pain medication, regular fluid treatments, and a specialized diet to ensure the bird recovers and develops properly. Staff and volunteers at Wild ARC will continue to provide regular feedings and care, until the feathers grow in and the bird learns to fly. The Robin will be in care for a couple of months before being ready for release back into the wild.
This Robin is on the mend at Wild ARC but many birds who are caught by free-roaming cats or off-leashed dogs are not so fortunate. This story serves as a reminder to all pet-owners to keep your dog or cat on a leash when taking them for a walk or monitor them when letting them outside in order to protect our local wildlife. Millions of birds and other wild animals in Canada are injured or killed by domestic dogs and cat attacks each year.
Will you help this beautiful Robin by donating to its care?
Personal updates for the Robin will be provided to anyone who donates to its campaign.