The local wildlife is compromised of fox, deer, squirrel, raccoon, opossums, skunks, wild boar, and many other kinds of animals. We have a small den of fox that lives in town, about 3 blocks from me. I often catch opossums in my hen house, but they don’t usually do any damage., steal a few eggs but usually looking for a dry place to rest safely.

Poser- a squirrel I rehabbed & released.
This was a few years ago, a red fox was hit by a car, unfortunately it didn’t make it, and normally I wouldn’t share this, but I wanted you to see they do live here in town & you need to watch out for them. They are beautiful creatures! Drive the speed limit and keep your eyes out for wildlife! I would prefer not to have to rehab them, just observe them from a far!
Juvenile Opossum I caught in the hen house.

Wildlife is important in maintaining the eco balance of our area. Please be aware that they exist, have a right to be here and you need to learn to co-exist with them. In 2006 we had a mill fire that evacuated the majority of the town for 2 weeks and wildlife flourished and took it over during that time. We may not always see them, but they are there, just waiting and watching.