Scared Barn Owl Stuck in Glue Trap Is Finally Free | The Dodo

Officer Meneses from the Inland Valley Humane Society in California found this scared little barn owl stuck in a glue trap. She patiently freed him, using vegetable oil to remove the glue from his feathers and talons, and he looked so majestic when he finally flew away.

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[dadever-c]

Officer Meneses provided this owl with the most gentle and meticulous care. Such a great example for ALL of us in our relationships with pets and people alike.

[tommygunn]

Yes, you "really did just do that." And the gift of life you gave to that beautiful creature is now written forever.

[NWard]

I wouldn’t have thought to use vegetable oil to clean the glue off. That’s a great tip! Super happy the owl is okay.

[marzettik]

Those glue traps are a bad for so many different animals, not just the “pests” your trying to catch. Prefect example right here. Glad you could help that owl.

[allthebest]

Officer Meneses DEFINITELY is in the right profession. The rewards you gain from things like this go way beyond the material...! Great job!

[Ena]

It makes me cry when the animal is so calm and knows you're there to help it, especially wild animals like this that have never had any human interaction

[matthew-jyjp]

Good people like her all over the world. Going out of their way to treat the planet and all the life on it with compassion

[annajbanana]

Wow this woman was amazing. This owl was really lucky that she was the person that helped him because he really needed the cleanup to be done right and she did it.

[justlogannnnn]

I love seeing humans help animals! It really does make a difference..

[markvecchio]

Owls are such an amazing animal. It is people like this officer, that make a difference in the lives of animals, and in this case a very beautiful one indeed! 😊

[x-mensangel]

God bless you for saving that beautiful animal ❤️🙏❤️

[amberstamp]

I love seeing stories like this! With all the evil and hate in the world, it's little stuff like this that gives me hope for the future ❤

[MyMy-ziyv]

These are the problems with traps, or any poison type of baits etc. .... you always snag the unintended. You have to really think about the consequences. Thank God this lady found him and patiently helped the poor little soul. Praises Officer Meneses!!!!

[Hexepresso]

Glue traps were definitely made by someone with no care for animals at all. I'm so happy this beautiful owl got help before it was too late.

[Catherinzsl]

One of the many things I'd like to be able to hear from animals is how they experience moments like these. We often think they know we're trying to help them, and we're probably right - but it would be interesting to hear about it from the perspective of the animals. Like this owl - at what point did he realise the lovely officer was there to help him, not to have him for lunch? Was it a quick understanding, or did it slowly dawn on him? Was he cooperating by staying still, or was he just resigned to his fate, or terrified?

[markslade]

Amazing woman! Great that she knew what was needed and after fast. What a legend!!! Much love for people like this ❤❤

[David-wujj]

You'll go straight to heaven for that very kind act

[jaded]

God bless this lovely woman, what a wonderful thing to do. Most of us wouldn't have had a clue what to do so for her to think rationally and keep the bird calm without needing to wait for others to help was amazing to be a part of.

[alanm.]

Beautiful bird! Thank you for taking such good care of him. 👍

[The-Dom]

When humans and animals develop a symbiotic relationship like this, it makes me dream of a better world.