I’m about to make a decision that will alter my entire universe. Or so it feels like it, and honestly, I’d much rather not have to make it, but such is life. I’ve been comparing the pros
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I’m about to make a decision that will alter my entire universe. Or so it feels like it, and honestly, I’d much rather not have to make it, but such is life. I’ve been comparing the pros and cons of all my options. Although I have a preference, I’m afraid life is giving me only one choice: the one I don’t want to make.
Due to desperation, I’ve been begging for a miracle or another option, to no avail. What I have gotten is an array of wildlife encounters. Luckily, they’ve all been safe. I never approach or intentionally entice an animal, especially a wild one.
The only exception would be if I’m trying to save one, like taking it to the Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (GWRC) in Longmont, which offers professional care for wild animals.
From raccoons and foxes to songbirds, squirrels, and bunnies, the center rehabilitates animals that have sustained injuries or illnesses. The center does not domesticate wild animals and takes necessary precautions to minimize their interactions with humans, making it safer to return the animal to the wild where it belongs.
Greenwood’s story began in 1982 as part of the Humane Society of Boulder Valley. Throughout the years, the number of wildlife brought to the center every year has increased between 20-30 percent and counting.
Greenwood does not only offer rehabilitation for the wild; they provide educational opportunities for the community, including solutions for wildlife conflicts. The Greenwood Wildlife Thrift Shop and Consignment Gallery at 3600 Arapahoe Avenue in Boulder is one of several ways GWRC raises funds.
Monetary donations are always welcome, but if you’d like to donate an item or volunteer, it’s best to call them first.
As I sit and think about all the great things GWRC is doing for Rocky Mountain wildlife, my thoughts return to my decision, and I wish someone could release me into the wild, where I can be free of life’s tough choices.
The Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is located at 5761 Ute Highway, Longmont. You can find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/greenwoodwildliferehabilitationcenter or you can give them a call at 303-823-8455.
