Hips Don't Lie. Fat Beaver Came Out Of Hibernation And Got Himself Into An Unusual Predicament

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Hips Don't Lie. Fat Beaver Came Out Of Hibernation And Got Himself Into An Unusual Predicament

We relate so hard to this chubby beaver. At the end of winter, animals come out of hibernation and so do our summer clothes. How many times have you excitedly brought out the box of shorts, t-shirts, and flip-flops, only to find that they don't fit quite the same as before?

Something similar happened to a beaver who was wandering around in someone's yard in Hamilton, Canada. He tried to slide through an wrought-iron fence, but his back hips and back legs got stuck in the bars. Maybe he ate one too many wood chips, and this was his punishment.

"Unfortunately for this beaver, his sharp incisors were not helpful in cutting through the iron fence," said a news release. "He landed, as the Canadian-ism goes, 'arse over teakettle' through the fence onto a lower section of ground and couldn't pull his rear-end through with his tiny front paws."

Hamilton Animal Services

Homeowners spotted the distressed little guy lodged in their fence, so they called Hamilton Animal Services. When rescuers arrived, the beaver was very calm and allowed them to check him over. He seemed to know they were there to help.

Continue to the next page to find out how they got the beaver out of the fence!

"The beaver wasn't aggressive and seemed to realize our team was there to help," said Karen Edwards, an advisor with Hamilton Animal Services. "We don't think he was there too long as he was in good body condition. There was something wrong with his hips though, as we believe he tried hard to get free and possibly hurt himself."

After lathering the beaver with soap, they slid him through the bars and he was free! As a precaution, the rescuers took him to the animal shelter.

Toronto Sun

"The beaver was only with us for a few hours until staff could leave work to transport him to the wildlife rehabber, and was left alone so we didn't cause him any stress," Edwards said.

Hamilton Animal Services

The chubby beaver was transferred to Hobbitstee Wildlife Refuge, where he could receive proper care and be introduced back into the wild.

Hobbitstee Wildlife Refuge

"The beaver had X-rays and an exam done by our veterinary team from the Haldimand Animal Hospital, and it was determined he has no fractures or other bone/joint related issues," said Chantal Theijn, founder of the center. "There is, however, significant soft tissue damage in the form of contusions and swelling, which is painful and is preventing him from walking properly."

Hamilton Animal Services

For the time being, the beaver will be rehabilitated and given pain medication until he's ready to be rejoined with his family. He seems to be enjoying the attention and the vet-prescribed baths.

"Conservation efforts have led to a healthy beaver population and in honor of Canada 150, Hamilton Animal Services is thrilled to give this beaver a happy ending," said Paola Pianegonda, manager of animal services.

"We believe that no beaver should be left behind."

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