Reba’s Story ❤️🐿️

Reba’s story began with heartbreak.

When she arrived at Lakota Haven Wildlife Rehabilitation, she was dangerously cold and had maggots filling her mouth. She was fighting for her life. We honestly didn’t know if she would survive, but we refused to give up on her.

Day by day, Reba grew stronger. She beat the odds and became the sweet, spirited squirrel so many of you have come to know and love.

Unfortunately, the injuries she suffered before she was rescued left permanent damage. Her jaw and mouth never healed correctly, causing her bite to be severely misaligned. Because of that, her teeth shifted within her jaw and gumline, creating a painful abscess.

That infection eventually put pressure behind her eye. Despite treatment, the pressure caused her eye to ulcerate beyond repair, leaving surgery as the only option to relieve her pain.

Yesterday, Reba underwent surgery to remove her eye. She is now resting comfortably and beginning her recovery.

As a non-releasable education ambassador, Reba has a forever home with our dedicated sub-permittees. They love her as family and generously paid the full cost of her surgery because they wanted her to have the care she deserved.

We would love to help ease that financial burden.

If Reba’s story has touched your heart, if you’ve met her at an educational event, or if you simply believe every wild animal deserves a second chance, please consider making a donation. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps reimburse the cost of her surgery and allows us to continue saying “yes” to animals like Reba.

Thank you for loving Reba as much as we do. ❤️

🐿️Squirrel Strong: Reba’s Recovery🥜

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