Zoey Finds a Bunny Nest: A Backyard Adventure

When Zoey’s dog, Max, finds a nest of baby cottontail rabbits, Zoey and her mom reach out to a wildlife rehabilitator for advice. Together they learn about cottontail nests and how to protect them. This book includes a section for parents about what to do when encountering a cottontail nest.Approximately 1/3 to 1/4 of animals presented to wildlife rehabilitators each year are baby cottontail rabbits. Many of these ＂orphans＂ are rescued by well-meaning people who think the nest has been abandoned. ＂Zoey Finds a Bunny Nest＂ will help children and adults learn what to do when faced with this very common backyard situation. Story and illustrations by a veteran wildlife rehabilitator, Peggy Hentz as an adventure in learning to live with wildlife. Written in poetry style, Zoey Finds a Bunny Nest is both educational and entertaining. ＂Mommy can I keep him and raise him till he’s grown?He’s the cutest little bunny I think I’ve ever known.＂＂That’s not a good idea. I don’t think it’s wiseto try to make a pet out of something that is wild.＂

A licensed wildlife rehabilitator since 1991, Peggy Hentz is the founder of Red Creek Wildlife Center, Inc. and a member of the Pennsylvania Rehabilitation and Education Advisory Council. She has developed the certification programs for threatened and endangered species in Pennsylvania, and wildlife capture and transport in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Peggy has also developed WildlifeEDU.com which offers training opportunities for wildlife professionals through online classes. Current books: ＂Rescuing Wildlife, A Guide to Injured and Orphaned Animals,＂ a guidebook with instructions of how to safely handle wildlife emergency situations. ＂Zoey Finds a Bunny Nest - A backyard adventure＂ a children’s book that teaches about cottontail nests and how to test and protect them.