Beaver Bed Rest: Lindsay Wildlife's Furry Patient

WALNUT CREEK, CA — One of Lindsay Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital's latest patients is this little gal, a beaver that may have been hit by a car. She was found in the middle of the road in Martinez.

She was put under anesthesia for a full exam and radiographs. She has a small fracture in her tail and neurological issues of an unknown origin, potentially from a car hitting her.

Lindsay Wildlife is guarded about her prognosis as beavers often they do not survive treatment "but with all cases we are hopeful and will give her the very best care...We are hopeful with cage rest and meds she can recover and will someday soon be returned where she belongs: THE WILD!"

Lindsay Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital in Walnut Creek provides free veterinary care to native California wildlife, covering 100 percent of costs through donations. They are always looking for new volunteers. Animals and birds are brought to Lindsay from all over the East Bay, and sometimes from beyond.

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— Image via Lindsay Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital