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Photos: Baby Bunnies, Possums, Squirrels

A wildlife rescue center in Gulfport is helping raise orphaned babies and rehabilitating injured animals. Gulfport reader Lynn DiVenuti uploaded several photos from the center.

Orphaned bunnies, possums, squirrels and other small mammals are being cared for at Howell's Angels Wildlife Rehabilitation & Rescue Center in Gulfport.

According to the center's website, the non-profit is operated by John and Marie Howell, who are licensed and qualified through the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission.

The center allows tours by appointment only on Saturday mornings. Call (727) 768-6298 for more information.

Learn more about the center on their website.

Gulfport Patch learned of this center after Patch reader Lynn DiVenuti uploaded several photos of baby animals in our "Pics & Clips" neighborhood photo gallery.

Special thanks to Lynn for sharing these wonderful photos with your neighbors on Gulfport Patch!

Lynn DiVenuti January 8, 2013 at 03:34 pm
Thanks Cherlene!! The Howells Angels Wildlife Rehab & Rescue have healed and released dozens upon dozens of our local wildlife that have been injured or orphaned. These are wonderfully devolted individuals that have sacrificed much to keep this center going. Our wildlife is a precious gift that most of us take for granted or have defined the wildlife as a nuisance. The local wildlife has such a profound effect on our existence and our eco-chain of existence. Our Thanks to John & Marie Howell for their community service.
Toni Whitt January 8, 2013 at 04:19 pm
Love these photos. Who can resist looking at babies? I never thought a possum was cute until today.
Cherlene Willis (Editor) January 8, 2013 at 04:23 pm
I know! All of the photos are adorable!
Cherlene Willis (Editor) January 8, 2013 at 04:23 pm
Lynn,
Thanks so much for uploading these photos in our "Pics & Clips" gallery! I didn't even know this center existed in Gulfport! Will make a great follow up story - thanks so much! Cherlene
Annie Bananas May 24, 2013 at 01:12 pm
really cute pics, however, as a rehabber for over 20 yrs, you feed baby possums with a tube/syringe not a pet nurser which aspirates babies...

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Cherlene Willis (Editor) June 10, 2013 at 07:16 pm
Thank you Amy and Lynn for keeping us posted about this beloved animal rescue organization! BummedRead More to hear they moved, but very happy they are not able to help more animals. Thanks again for providing everything we need to know to help Howells Angels help animals! - Cherlene
Cherlene Willis (Editor) June 10, 2013 at 07:17 pm
OHHHH! I LOVE the photos! Thanks for sharing! - Cherlene
Lynn DiVenuti June 19, 2013 at 01:57 pm
I have to correct this typo..."Bummed to hear they moved, but very happy they are not able toRead More help more animals. " They ARE still helping orphan and injured wildlife. We have worked very hard to achieve this opportunity to do so and the universe has rewarded our efforts...funny how that happens. anyway, thanks Charlene for all that YOU do to get the word out about our town.
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Thank you Daniel for posting your announcements and events on Gulfport Patch! We really appreciateRead More it! - Cherlene
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