Houston SPCA's Wildlife Center to Release Osprey Back into Wild

From Houston SPCA: WHO: Houston SPCA's Wildlife Center of Texas to release majestic osprey back into the wild!

WHAT: The Houston SPCA’s Wildlife Center of Texas received an osprey from Galveston Police Department Animal Services Unit on February 15, 2017. The osprey was presumably a victim of a vehicle strike. He was in extremely poor body condition, weak and unable to stand or fly. Veterinarians quickly assessed him, examined him, and administered fluids and medication. Staff and volunteers at the wildlife center closely monitored and cared for him until he started standing again. Once he began eating on his own, he was moved to an outside flight habitat where he spent time acclimating to being outside and building up his flight muscles. This magnificent bird has recovered from his injuries and is ready to fly back into the wild.

WHEN: Thursday March 2, 2017

TIME: 2pm

WHERE: 1421 Bayou Shore, Galveston, Texas

Onsite Event Media Contact: Sharon Schmalz - 281-731-8826 (mobile) To schedule filming or interviews

The Wildlife Center of Texas is a subsidiary of the Houston SPCA and one of the largest wildlife rehabilitation centers in the nation. This unique facility cares for over 10,000 wild animals representing more than 350 different species in any given year. The mission of the Houston SPCA is to promote commitment to and respect for all animals and to free them from suffering, abuse and exploitation. For 93 years, the Houston SPCA has been an open door, a safe haven and defender for all animals. For more information, call (713) 869-SPCA (7722) or visit, www.HoustonSPCA.org.

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