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Rescued Bobcat released into the wild
A bobcat that was hit and severely injured by a car on Sept. 23, 2008 was released back in the wilderness southwest of Denver on April 13 after months of medical care and rehabilitation.
The bobcat and her sister were hit by a car last fall near C-470 and the Morrison exit in Littleton, Colo. One bobcat was dead at the scene of the accident while the Colorado Division of Wildlife transported the badly injured sibling to Deer Creek Animal Hospital in Littleton.
Deer Creek staff treats injured Bobcat
One of two bobcats that survived being hit by a vehicle on C-470, Sept. 23 was treated by the staff of Deer Creek Animal Hospital after the cat was transported to the facility by Lakewood Animal Control.
Dr. Dan Brod estimated the cat's age at 6 to 8 months, the point where she was likely ready to start out on her own. Even though her x-rays looked severe, her injuries were not critical, according to Dr. Brod, who performed a lengthy surgery to repair the cat’s two broken legs. Following surgery the cat was transferred to an animal rehabilitator, where she'll continue to recuperate for 6 to 8 weeks and at that point, she'll be sent back into the wild. Since its inception in 1984, Deer Creek Animal Hospital has treated many wild animals that have been injured and ultimately returned to the wild.
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Injured Fox
Meet Fox Todd. This kit was hit by a car in Wheat Ridge very late one night, rolled, picked up by a commuter and driven to Animal ER of Littleton, where it was given emergency care and x-rays were taken confirming head truama and a severely broken leg. Fox Todd was taken to Deer Creek Animal Hospital, where veterinarian Dr. Dan Brod performed a very lengthy and delicate procedure to save Fox Todd's shattered leg. Fox Todd is now in rehab at EWRC, where he is convalescing from his accident.
