Please stop using glue traps. The suffering is horrific and this mouse was one of the lucky ones that was saved. | Raven Ridge Wildlife Center

HAPPY GROUNDHOGS DAY! One of our Groundhog patients that we are wintering over has predicted an EARLY SPRING! Although this lovable tradition has become a charming part of Americana, the story behind the holiday begins long before Phil ever saw his shadow. The origin of Groundhog Day traces back to ancient European weather lore, particularly in Germany, where people believed that animals, such as hedgehogs, could predict seasonal changes. February 2nd, known as Candlemas Day, falls midway betwee