What to do when you find orphaned fawn?
What to do when you find a fawn (or any baby wildlife) that appears to be orphaned? Young animals are rarely orphaned, and usually a parent is just nearby foraging … Read more
Sally Compton
Think Wild Response and Recommendations on High Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1
As of May 5, High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has officially been identified in a chicken population in Linn County, OR. This is the first detection of this highly infectious … Read more
Here’s What to Do if You Find Baby Wildlife
Bend, Oregon — Springtime gives birth to an abundance of baby wildlife here in Central Oregon, which means residents and visitors are more likely to have wildlife encounters. While … Read more
Film Premiere: “Bridging the Gap” – Partners Puffin Drinkwear and Think Wild to Expand Community Impact Program “Good Together”
Join Puffin Drinkwear during Earth Week for the expansion of their social impact program “Good Together,” which uses film and events to highlight the people and organizations making a positive … Read more
Think Wild Announces “Wild Wonders” Summer Camps Beginning June 2022
Bend, Oregon — This Summer, Think Wild’s education program is expanding to host a series of summer camps for elementary-aged students in Central Oregon. These new programs, called “Wild Wonders,” … Read more
Think Wild and Bend Animal Emergency and Specialty Center Partner to Save Golden Eagle
Think Wild and Bend Animal Emergency and Specialty Center Partner to Save Golden Eagle Click here to donate to the Golden Eagle’s Care. Last Sunday, Think Wild staff met at … Read more
Osprey Fledglings Face Uncertain Future As They Battle Injuries from Garbage
Osprey Fledglings Face Uncertain Future As They Battle Injuries from Garbage Bend, Oregon — A pair of osprey fledglings are being treated for injuries sustained due to entanglement in hay … Read more
How Wildfires and Heat Waves Affect Oregon Wildlife
Extreme heat and wildfires throughout the state of Oregon have a lot of people wondering how wildlife is affected. Think Wild in Bend, Oregon, hasn’t seen any injured or orphaned … Read more
Think Wild Receives Oregon Community Foundation K-12 Summer Learning Fund Grant
Bend, Ore. – Think Wild, Bend Wildlife Hospital and Conservation Center, announced today that it has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) K-12 Summer Learning … Read more
Tips for a Wildlife Friendly Backyard this Summer
Local Wildlife Hospital and Conservation Center, Think Wild, has tips for Central Oregon residents to make their backyards wildlife friendly. Through native plant gardening, implementing water features and rock piles, … Read more