We have just returned from vacation and checked up on Albert today.  How wonderful to hear he is doing well and is making many new friends.

While Albert's experience was painful both for him and for us to watch, his ordeal should serve as a vivid reminder to all who choose to give wildlife as gifts--a huge responsibility to take on for both the gift giver and recipient.  

These are living creatures that when put into a domesticated environment become solely dependent upon a human for food, shelter and love.  If you become unable to provide that, be humane, be human, and place the animal with a wildlife sanctuary, or take the responsibility of finding a family who can take care of him.

Much gratitude to the Mallard Marsh Wildlife Rehab Sanctuary in Ypsilanti.