“Foggy Vally’s team coordinated with our fire crews to safely relocate raccoons during the Riverbend wildfire. Their calm, clear instructions made all the difference.”
Rescue stories
From rescue to release
Each raccoon who arrives at Foggy Vally brings a story of survival and hope. Journey with them from the first moment of rescue to the day they return to the wild.
Featured rescues
Meet the raccoons whose stories changed ours
These rescues showcase the resilience of raccoons and the community that makes their recoveries possible.
Juniper · Wildfire survivor
Juniper arrived dehydrated and disoriented after a late-summer wildfire. Our hydration protocols and soft-release enclosures helped her relearn to forage. Within a month, she was climbing trees and teaching younger rescues to explore safely.
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Emergency care
Immediate rehydration, burn treatment, and nutritional support stabilized Juniper within 24 hours.
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Peer mentorship
Juniper bonded with two other rescues, practicing nocturnal scavenging under the guidance of staff.
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Soft release
A monitored reintroduction near her original habitat ensured she acclimated gradually with supplemental feeding stations.
The River Trio · Orphaned siblings
Three kits were found alone along the Mossy Creek riverbank after a flood. We paired bottle-feeding with enrichment puzzles to build problem-solving skills. Today, they form a bustling raccoon family near the protected wetlands.
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Expert formula care
Round-the-clock feeding schedule and nest simulation ensured healthy growth and socialization.
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Enrichment planning
Volunteers created water play stations and dexterity challenges to prepare them for foraging.
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Family release
We selected a release site with abundant den trees and ongoing monitoring by our habitat team.
Community voices
What our partners say
Rescue stories aren't just about raccoons. They're about the people and organizations who believe in compassionate wildlife care.
“Their classroom workshops helped our students understand urban wildlife. The raccoon ambassadors won everyone over.”
“Foggy Vally’s habitat team worked with our land trust to design raccoon-friendly corridors along the river. We’ve seen a 30% increase in healthy raccoon sightings.”
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