The Daily Hoot #72
2026-08-29
A small parliament of bright animal notes to start the day.
Owl Watch
Wildlife rescuers in Connecticut free barred owl impaled by plumbing snake wire
"The wire pierced entirely through the skin, leaving a hole and a very sore wing."
Source: Yahoo
Barn owl fell into the sea twice, then collapsed on British Army boat 70 miles off the coast
About 70 miles off the coast, a barn owl faced an unexpected battle to survive far away from its home on land, hitting the water twice before finally collapsing.
Source: The Cool Down
UK wildlife centers overwhelmed as drought dehydrates hedgehogs, owls
Wildlife rescue centers in England and Wales are being pushed to the brink as drought conditions leave hedgehogs, owls, gull chicks, and other animals severely dehydrated.
Source: The Cool Down
The Kitty Corner
Cats are the purr-fect companions! Check out some that are up for adoption
Cats are the purr-fect companions. Here are some waiting for a forever home in Big Apple Cats and Meowsquad shelters in New York. Big Apple Cats Inc. CREAMSICLE (2 years old) Creamsicle was rescued ...
Source: www.msn.com
Wishing you a soft landing into the rest of the morning.