🦥Sloth Preschool Update:NEW ARRIVAL
Lula: Lula arrived at TRR after being found next to her mother, who unfortunately passed away. She was fed cow's milk by her well intentioned rescuers and has been having some digestive issues as a result, which is a perfect reminder of why sloths and cow's milk do not get along! Has a reserved prognosis.
Beshayer 2F Sloth: Beshayer appetite has been improving and she’s been growing steadily, finding comfort and fun with her besties Zayed and Denahi. Has a reserved prognosis.
Zayed, 2F Sloth: Zayed is progressing really well. He’s growing steadily and maintaining a healthy appetite. He has devoloped a taste for adventure and can frequently be found climbing to the top of his climbing structure. He has a reserved prognosis at this time.
Denahi, 2F Sloth: Denahi has completed his treatment for anemia and, although he might seem a bit pale, his blood work shows great progress! His consumption patterns have also improved along with his curiousity for the world around him! Has a reserved prognosis.
Klara, 2F Sloth: Klara has been gaining weight quickly and remains very active during the night. She has earned herself quite the reputation as a fluffy piranha (we still love her though) and we are happy to share that she soon will graduate to Sloth Elementary!
Heidi, 2F Sloth: Heidi is currently undergoing treatment for anemia and a respiratory condition, so we are closely monitoring her progress. This little sloth-shaped cloud remains very active and maintains a good appetite. She has a reserved prognosis at this time.
Cello, 2F Sloth: Cello is showing steady growth and remains very active and feisty. However, he has encountered new obstacles in his recovery journey, including a fight with an abscess in his eye. If you would like to give this tiny one a hand, be sure to check out his campaign on Cuddly! Every dollar is one step closer to getting him back in the trees!
https://cuddly.com/donate/4942441/celloPablo, 2F Sloth: Pablo continues to make great progress and his giant belly bald spot is all that is left after his full recovery from umbilical dermatitis. He maintains a healthy appetite and consistent weight gain!
Opal, 2F Sloth: Opal is growing stronger every day. She is steadily improving her agility and movement and she’s getting ready to graduate to Sloth Elementary!
Bonnie, 2F Sloth: Despite her ligament injury, Bonnie has begun using her hand more and more each day showing an impressive strength! She’s been eating well and remaining active, showing great determination in her recovery.
Clyde, 2F Sloth: Clyde has shown consistent growth, excellent appetite, and an adventurous personality. If you see a sloth moving around the structure, moving from top to bottom and all over the place, look closely as it's most likely Clyde!
TayTay, 2F Sloth: Tay Tay has been gaining weight consistently and maintains a healthy appetite. She has begun spending more time outside in the trees as she is now getting ready to graduate to Sloth Elementary!
Waylon, 3F Sloth: Waylon keeps eating on his own and gaining weight! He has a tremendous appetite and he demolishes every leaf presented to him!
Pixie, 2F Sloth: Pixie has been eating well and steadily gaining weight, showing remarkable growth despite being the smallest sloth we've ever received! We have been encouraging her to climb more as she’s getting ready to graduate to Sloth Elementary!
🌳Sloth Elementary / High School Update:GRADUATE Preztel, 2F Sloth: Pretzel has officially graduated to Sloth Elementary! He has been passing all his sloth courses with flying colors! He has been adapting well to this transition improving a lot, and continuing to eat and grow really well!
GRADUATE Beanie, 2F Sloth: Beanie has also graduated! She has greatly improved her mobility and is now eating all her vegetables without a fight (or tricks!). She is growing well and we are actively working on encouraging her independence.
Blake, 2F Sloth: Blake is being weaned off of smoothie! She has been adapting well and is becoming more independent each day!
Nevada, 2F Sloth: Nevada is currently in the process of being weaned off of smoothies, and she’s making excellent progress so far! She is gaining weight consistently and growing a lot!
Bruno, 2F Sloth: Bruno has also been growing very well and he’s being weaned off of smoothie. He is making his caretaker proud, as he is making remarkable progress in becoming more independent.
Fiesta, 2F Sloth: Fiesta is eating (and enjoying) more vegetables. She is adapting well and steadily becoming more independent.
Wyatt, 2F Sloth: Wyatt has been making remarkable progress. We are closely monitoring his consumption at the moment, but he remains healthy and active!
Tulip, 2F Sloth: Tulip continues to grow steadily and is being weaned off of smoothie. She recently recovered from some digestive issues and is now back to full health with even more strength and determination!
Rose, 2F Sloth: Rose is becoming more independent each day and is in the process of being weaned off of smoothie. She adjusting well to spending time in the trees!
Moose, 2F Sloth: Moose is also being weaned off of smoothie. We are monitoring his weight as it has been fluctuating a bit, but he is healthy and progressing well!
Grover, 2F Sloth: Grover has been spending more time outside! We are carefully monitoring his food intake as it has been fluctuating, but he remains healthy and we are very proud of his progress.
Binx, 2F Sloth: Binx remains active and is gradually becoming more independent as she spends more time in the trees and in an outdoor enclosure!
🎓Sloth University Update:JJ, 2F Sloth: JJ keeps gaining weight and is adjusting well to this new stage so far! We have been working on developing his independence!
Mimi, 2F Sloth: Mimi is currently adapting well to her transition to our Release Site and continues to gain weight steadily. She has been developing more of her natural behaviors and is becoming more cautious towards humans.
Phoenix, 2F Sloth: Phoenix is making incredible progress so far. He keeps steadily gaining weight and independence!
Roo, 2F Sloth: Roo keeps growing steadily, and is getting closer to being back in the trees! We are really happy and proud of his progress!
🕊️In Memory Of: Miztli, 2F Sloth, and Buki, 3F Sloth: These two remarkable orphans arrived at TRR after surviving tragic circumstances, but unfortunately passed away from their injuries a few weeks after arriving at our clinic. Although you might not have met them officially (but you may have seen them on the porch), we decided to include them in the update as a testimony to their resilience and as a reminder that wildlife rehabilitation can have its ups and downs.
Ken, 2F Sloth: We are absolutely heartbroken to announce that Ken has unfortunately passed away. He encountered several health issues on his path to recovery but ultimately passed away due to a parasite. We will miss him greatly but we are sure that he is cheering on his fellow sloths on their path to being released.
A friendly reminder: We are a critical care facility - Even though you do not see this on camera, the animals are under 24/7 vet care.
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