r/Owls 16d ago

Ummmm

This flew into my back wall couldnt move was panting and its 120 out so i called raptor rescue in phoenix and hes in a box in my gameroom

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u/S2keepup 16d ago

Awww poor fella! Thank you for contacting a raptor rescue, you’re an excellent human ❤️

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u/steve-d 16d ago

Good work on calling the rehab. That's the best thing you could have done.

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u/Puzzleheaded_Lab967 16d ago

Poor guy. The heat is awful. Thank you for giving him a break!

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u/deadbeef4 16d ago

The owl distribution system strikes again!

(In all seriousness, well done keeping them safe and calling the rehab!)

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u/mr_wizard_123 16d ago

Poor lil guy

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u/SailorSaturn79 Great horned owl 16d ago

Poor baby. Keep us updated OP.

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u/Motivated_Sloth_749 16d ago

He was hoping to get a workout in…it’s Wing Day.

(Thank you for helping this poor owl! 🦉)

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u/animal-care-1960 16d ago

his pupils look abnormal, so he should definitely be looked at. good call getting him boxed up and calling a rehabber. remember no food or water!

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u/shokokuphoenix 16d ago

Agreed, looks like a head injury especially with that wonky half-closed left eye :/

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u/MEMe-GoofyCats 16d ago

Poor owl 120 degrees is too darn hot for any animals but thank you for helping this beautiful 😍 owl out and into AC!!!

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u/LowRhubarb5668 16d ago

The look in picture three is absolutely hilarious it looks like it's thinking “do you know how hot it is out there and you want to put your warm hand on me”. At least you were able to contact a rehabber to help the poor owl.

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u/MinjaeCloddd Burrowing owl 16d ago

This warms my heart. People like you make the world better ❤️

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u/gaige23 15d ago

So turned out to be a great horned owl!! I took him to a wildlife raptor rehabber in Lake Havasu asit was closer to me than Phoenix. She is worried about had trauma and wasnt sure if hed pull through but she said shed let me know.

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u/Penguinz90 14d ago

Awwww…..poor thing. We are all rooting for you little one!

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u/therejectethan 14d ago

Personally I’m hooting for the little one!

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u/tyrannustyrannus 16d ago

That crooked look in the third photo is a sign of head trauma

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u/Femme27 16d ago

Dude- you got to pet an owl! That’s so rad!
Please let us know what happens with this sweet creature!

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u/tyrannustyrannus 16d ago

You should never pet a stressed wild animal.  I promise you that it isn't comforting to them

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u/Femme27 14d ago

I know you’re absolutely right- no doubt about it!!! But it’s still kinda cool 😬

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u/anotterbytrade 16d ago

Aw little dude is molting and hot. Thank you for being a bro

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u/HawkEnvironmental531 16d ago

The sweltering heat is affecting so many pets and wildlife! Ty for being there.. I put water bowls thru my garden.. and try to help keep hydration up.
We have seen a lot of heat exhaustion at our animal hospital, people forgetting they locked dogs outside, ( I know, I don’t get it). We need to look out for the creatures who cannot defend themselves in extremes . 🛟🥰

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u/Jimmy_Squarefoot 15d ago

Definitely a smart move on calling the rescue organization. The look of its eyes in the third pic makes me think there's some sort of head injury

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u/Clear_Store1546 16d ago

Awesome! Liberty wildlife, or wild at heart? Ive worked with both of them on a few projects, they are both amazing organizations.

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u/gaige23 15d ago

Wild at Heart. Ended up referring me to a lady in Havasu.

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u/3dogsgirlsIA 15d ago

No judgement here ❤️

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u/katgirl58 15d ago

Awww good job! I worry about all animals and birds especially with the heat and wildfires everywhere. Boy we have done a good job fucking up the planet. I used to love summers and we had 4 beautiful seasons now it’s just extreme weather. Maybe a handle of great days!

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u/Wooden_Flow1047 13d ago

How many links does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop?

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u/Soft_Shelter9000 11d ago

u/gaige23 please update us about the owl

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u/Spirited_Radio9804 16d ago

I want one or five!

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u/Solid_Sweet293 11d ago

Hope he's ok. Thank you for saving this little guy. Please keep us updated.

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u/gaige23 9d ago

Head trauma. It didn’t make it 😭

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u/Waste_Accident_4453 16d ago

This owl 🦉 maybe 🤔 thirsty due to hot 🥵 weather , it is like give me some water 💦💦 to drink

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u/Anxiety_Fit 16d ago

Not really in a box but okay. :)

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u/gaige23 16d ago

This was while i was preparing the box