Stories From “Hoo” Haven
The Eagle Release at LaSalle Power Plant
The Eagle Release at LaSalle Power Plant went fantastic With tall trees, water and hundreds of acres for your dinner table we felt confident they will do well. The older Eagle helping and teaching the younger one as they had bonded over the time they were at "Hoo" Haven.
Organization Background: Hoo Haven has provided quality, licensed wildlife rehabilitation and education for 33 years. The facility cares for up to 850 animals each year and offers wildlife intensive care, orphan nursery, and the US Fish & Wildlife Service ‘Regional Eagle Recovery Center.’ In addition, Hoo Haven offers at least 150 outreach education programs to the community each year. Hoo Haven does not have a paid staff and is dependent on dedicated volunteers. Funding is entirely through donations and grants. Please visit their website (www.hoohaven.org) if you would like more information on wildlife rehabilitation, education programs, donations or volunteer opportunities.
The Summer Interns Leave for School
“The Three Musketeers” Interns
Elizabeth one of the summer interns with her cares for the summer. PELICANS
Krista our head Intern and Royn our vet Intern taking Diva for a walk
The animals recovering
Bowser is doing so well in the outdoor area. It is helping his legs so much.
Independence is doing much better. Here getting the bandage changed and medicine given. She was badly injured but things are looking up.
Hoping another surgery is coming up to remove the pin and the healing is going well. Will find out in a week.
Wine and Paint: The next Generation for "Hoo"
This is all of us at our Wine and Paint night. It was great.
Frosty working on healing after being trapped in a double leg trap and frost bit extremely severly.
Whiskers smelling Spring in the air.
Hoo Haven and Harlem/Roscoe Fire Department team up to rescue DEER (Betty White)
Hoo Haven was asked to go out on a Deer Rescue along with Harlem/Roscoe Fire Department. Betty White as she was named by them had been trying to cross the river when she fell in and was unable to get out. An individual call them and us for a rescue.
The Harlem/Roscoe Fire Department was awesome. With Their skill and equipment, they were able to get Betty out of the river and back on shore.
Then Hoo Haven took over. With the help of several vets and us she received great care.
Unfortunately, she was unable to overcome being in the river for several hours and passed away January 15th. When she passed, she was warm and being hand fed.
Thank you to the super Fire Department who valued all life and their heroic team and all who gave and cared for Betty.
Karen
Hoo Haven
Angel the Coyote
Angel was hit by a car and was stuck in the grill. It took 30 minutes to get him removed.
He has a severe break in his left rear leg and now has a pin in it.
He is resting comfortable. It warms your heart to see him, warm, clean and comfortable
Thank you Hillcrest, Dr. Mary and the entire staff they are awesome.
Angel got his staples out and is still doing fine.
Area's First Pelican Ambassador Passes Away
March 18, 2019
AREA’S FIRST PELICAN AMBASSADOR PASSES AWAY
Durand, IL — With heavy hearts, the volunteers of “HOO” Haven Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Center share the sad news about the loss of their beloved Ambassador, “Marshmallow” the American White Pelican. Karen Herdklotz, Director stated that, “Marshmallow passed peacefully in his sleep. While his true age was unknown to us, he was approximately 15-20 years old and likely had heart failure. Our hearts are broken, but we know that he is soaring high across the Rainbow Bridge and we are thankful for the time we had with him. He touched so many lives during his time with us and we were honored to share him with the community.”
Marshmallow was rescued by fishermen in Erie, IL in the spring of 2012. He sustained a horrific amputation injury to his right wing as he flew into a cell tower guide wire. The bird lived thanks to their quick action and rescue, but recovery was difficult and he would never be releasable. Hoo Haven obtained special permits from the U.S.Fish & Wildlife Service to allow him to live out the rest of his natural life with them. Within a few weeks, it was evident that his personality would allow him to be an important wildlife Ambassador for his species. He was the first of his kind to do this in the Midwest- the only educational pelican for a 900 mile radius. As one of the crowd favorites, “Marshie” was known for his silly demeanor, love of playing the game of ‘catch,’ and his famous lop-sided ‘Happy Dance’. Children especially loved him as he was often as big as they were and a true inspiration to people with special needs. Marshmallow appeared in more than 300 educational programs all over the region, educating thousands and thousands of people of all ages. Hoo Haven wishes to thank all who have offered loving words of support and Marshmallow memories on their FaceBook page. While we will truly miss Marshmallow, the community can look forward to seeing his pelican friends, “Raleigh” and “Charlie” after they complete training. Like Marshie, each of them has their own personality and will continue his mission to teach people about their species in fun and interactive ways.
Hoo Haven has served the area with licensed wildlife rehabilitation and impressive education programs for more than 35 years and presents about 150 Ambassador programs annually. Hoo Haven is federally and state licensed for wildlife rehabilitation services and home to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services “Regional Eagle Recovery Center.” The organization is the State’s largest private, 100% volunteer-operated wildlife rehab. Because Hoo Haven does not receive any State or Federal funds, any and all donations of supplies, fish, deer meat, or monies are greatly appreciated.
To inquire about wildlife rehabilitation or education programs, please call (815) 629-2212 or send an email to karen@hoohaven.org. For more information on “Hoo”Haven Wildlife and Education Center, volunteering or donations, please visit www.hoohaven.org or Facebook page “Hoo Haven Events.”
Marshmellow making his painting for the Wine tasting
he hosted.
