The Daily Hoot #37
2026-07-15
A small parliament of bright animal notes to start the day.
Owl Watch
California wildlife officer frees horned owl from barbed wire, then rescues baby fox from attic
A California wildlife officer carried out two rescues in quick succession, helping a great horned owl caught in barbed wire and a baby fox found inside an attic.
Source: The Cool Down
The Owl Orphanage Calls Time After 8 Years Of Wildlife Rescue
Delivering the sad news for Cape wildlife lovers, owner Jacques Nel confirmed the closure due to long-running financial pressures.
Source: 2oceansvibe News
The Owl Orphanage to close after eight years of wildlife rescue
The Owl Orphanage in Velddrif is closing after eight years of rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife, citing ongoing financial challenges.
Source: Getaway Magazine
The Fox Den
Fox Cities reptile rescue overwhelmed by surrenders, seeks homes for 150 animals
Aquatic Animal Rescue says has seen a sharp rise in surrendered animals. John Moyles, director of J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue, says the organization is asking the public's help to find them homes.
Source: NBC26
Wishing you a soft landing into the rest of the morning.