An Introduction to Rehabilitation Rehabilitating injured wildlife makes sense. Not just for endangered or threatened species, but also for all other wildlife. Not only out of compassion, but also because with the knowledge gained from all, you can really make a lifesaving difference for critical species. In providing service to wildlife, the first and most important task of all is to relieve their pain and suffering. Help that we, as humans, expect for ourselves. Then we deal with their injuries. Despite the odds, we are saving the majority of animals we receive. Sadly, most of these animals suffer their injuries at the hands of humans. But while injured humans can moan and demand painkilling drugs, and our pet dogs can be very vocal when they are hurt, wild animals cannot afford to show pain. They instinctively hide any trace of pain or injury lest they attract the attention of a predator. Each wild bird and animal values its own, unique life, as do humans. If you think otherwise, consider the look of terror in the eyes of an un-adoptable dog when he is taken into that “special room” to be put down. Animals, wild and domesticated, share a strong instinctive will to live. As we humans are given a second chance, shouldn't we extend the same to them? Especially since it is humanity that is causing wildlife such incredible pain and suffering. Thank you for taking the time to read about the Rehabilitation part of our Shelter, and the reason for our devotion to it.