Injured Deer

Steve was on his was to Port Angeles to trade in a Honda Civic and pick up a Ford pickup he bought earlier in the week. About fifteen miles north of Forks, he saw an adult mule deer lying on the side of the highway; her head was up, but she seemed dazed. He pulled the Honda over and approached the deer, who did not react to his presence even when he touched the back of her head. She had most likely been hit by a truck, but had only a few scrapes to show for it. Steve got her onto her feet and pulled her across the highway, and put her into the back seat of the Honda -- not the best vehicle for transporting a deer, but it would have to do. He drove her to Greywolf Veterinary Hospital in Sequim, where she received medical treatment and is expected to make a full recovery under the care of Northwest Raptor Center.

Posted on July 13, 2007 | Link

Gary

Steve found a black cat in Bogachiel State Park, and determined that he did not belong to any of the campers there. No missing cat posters were found in Forks or the surrounding area. The cat was very friendly, and seemed to lack any fear of human beings; he was not a feral cat, and looked like an easy meal for coyotes. He also had signs of an old injury involving a few broken ribs that have healed and do not seem to cause him any discomfort.

Because the Clallam County Humane Society is overloaded with animals, as are other local rescue organizations, Steve elected to keep the cat at the Sanctuary. 'Gary' is a little testy with the other cats, but he is slowly coming around. The dogs quickly learned to leave him alone. He loves people, though, and enjoys climbing on the cat tree or relaxing in the window where he can watch the dogs from a safe distance.

Posted on July 3, 2007 | Link