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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[@dad4ever-c90]

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.

[@biokosmos]

Well said! But I would prefer a world without these horrendous and usesell traps!

[@danielgoudge8465]

Your frickn awsum & so was he🙌🏼👊🏻

[@eklein89]

Great comment! I noticed you used the word “pet”, but this animal wasn’t a pet. A better word might be “animals”. The sad thing is that most people will watch this and and feel heartened and inspired, yet go eat a chicken for dinner. Hopefully by watching this we can realize that all animals, even birds, are worthy of moral consideration.

[@_nom_]

Better to not use glue traps

[@wawawillegers4991]

Such an intelligent and gorgeous creature, he knows that he is being helped. Thank you officer and thank you for your service ❤️

[@tommygunn2782]

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

[@Skeptimystic]

What a beautiful way to phrase it!

[@freedomisnotfree9129]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ ❤Love this!

[@zeusistheone4043]

One of us might have to do this so anyone be prepared this person is showing us how to do it. The owl understood the human was helping which is why it was calm.

[@gecko2738]

@@zeusistheone4043 I would imagine he was exhausted and didn't see her as a threat after a while.

[@Vsan-CH1]

Mhm.. 😌

[@NWard1210]

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.

[@moonlitegirl72]

Me either I would have thought of all the toxic stuff like lighter fluid , alcohol, acetone which all would have probably ruined the owl's feathers now if it had been chewing gum I would have known peanut butter would dissolve it but now I have a new tip in my repertoire vegetable oil great idea

[@coryo617]

same with tree sap ..olive oil works great ..specially on dogs paws.

[@MarcelKumer]

@@moonlitegirl72 Hmm idk, i would just google how to remove glue. But im a genius.

[@shep9231]

Likewise. I didn't know about that one either. This woman is a genious.

[@shotjohnny]

You can also use (vegetable) oil to remove nasty stickers/glue etc. from bottles and other surfaces...

[@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.

[@clobertina8176]

I agree! at least rat traps kill mice instantly! and doesn't make them suffer...

[@Tempest-jc3me]

Outdoor glue traps are whats bad. Other animals, like this owl, are drawn to the struggling prey and get caught themselves. Or it can catch onto something bigger like a cat or hawk who have no chance of getting it off by themselves. Indoor glue traps that are regularly checked are humane because some people prefer catch and release as opposed to kill.

[@Mama-Ames]

@@Tempest-jc3me Respectfully, I disagree. I wish I could unsee the consequence of both outdoor AND indoor glue traps... innocent mice, chipmunks, squirrels, etc. who chewed-off their own arms & legs, birds with broken wings & beaks glued shut... simply trying to free themselves from the toxic glue. There was no "releasing" THEM. If the intent is to catch & release, there are humane alternatives. Please... don't fund/continue the demand for glue traps. The consequences of using them to "catch" innocent little creatures is unthinkable. From my heart, I humbly thank you.💕

[@Mama-Ames]

Please help spread the word: Don't EVER use glue traps, an inhumane product that should have been banned/illegal long ago. They cause the most heartless, horrific & unnecessary suffering. Thank you. God bless you.💕🙏💕

[@RandomTask678]

You can add poison traps to that as well. They're too dangerous to justify ever using.

[@2345allthebest]

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

[@-108-]

So glad she knew to use oil on the adhesive as a solvent. Most people don't know this. It's the best remedy for cleaning stubborn tree sap from fabric, as well.

[@jack1d1XB]

I would never have thought if vegetable oil as an agent to removing glue, so I learnt something new and wow, great job done, 😃👍

[@matthew-jy5jp]

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

[@gailhasler8435]

Absolutely right 👍💯🤗🤗😍

[@vivianunger9123]

I try to do just that every day, to the best of my ability!~

[@matthew-jy5jp]

@@vivianunger9123 great job 😊

[@matthew-jy5jp]

@@gailhasler8435 😊

[@aerystargaryenii2565]

Thats why we are now starving and having to work extra hours to just pay the bills.

[@Ena48145]

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

[@m4rvinmartian]

Hate to burst your bubble, and if it was just you, I'd ignore it. But since other nature lovers read this. ALL raptors are dangerous. Do not attempt what you saw here if you are not trained and familiar. That owl was not "calm" and "knowing you are there to help", it is saving its energy to escape. Which means it may still attack when it is recharged.

[@Onigirli]

@@m4rvinmartian Relax, you're gonna give yourself a stomach ulcer worrying about the well-meaning idiots who're fated to get slashed from being motivated by these videos

[@paulsawczyc5019]

@@m4rvinmartian That's how humans behave - animals are noble.

[@ashleyjohnson9651]

@@paulsawczyc5019 they're really not. they dont have the brain power for nobility, especially owls. owls are dumb as bricks, they are designed to silently kill things and thats it. they dont feed their children equally, unlike kestrels, and are uncaring if the youngest one starves. they will feed the carcass to its siblings. they will destroy eggs of other birds they find in their territory. they're cool animals and very graceful to look at when they fly. but they are still just non-sapient animals and its important to remember that for your safety and theirs.

[@paulsawczyc5019]

@@ashleyjohnson9651 Unlike people - most animals live according to nature - for that reason, they are noble.

[@annajbanana2132]

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.

[@wilsondave3505]

Hello anj

[@justlogannnnn2]

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

[@DrymouthCWW]

Goosebumps everytime. Even without the emotional music

[@driveincanada9713]

😍👍

[@mehmoop6306]

Yes ma'am it does. Have a good day ma'am God bless.

[@anthonydemonssillerrunb4me118]

She was prolly the one who put the trap down. Humans did the harm first. What was the point og having a glue trap outside

[@phoenixflamegames1]

@@anthonydemonssillerrunb4me118 such a baseless accusation. Humans are not evil all the time

[@Pokeepikaaaaa]

Poor owl. So happy the owl is free!

[@KAL-589]

Poor Owly.

[@MyMy-zi7yv]

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!!!!

[@NMN_CP]

you shouldn't be poisoning anyone

[@laurieb3703]

Horrific for the "intended" as well

[@MyMy-zi7yv]

@@laurieb3703 You know, I didn't specifically say it, but believe me, I meant that as well.

[@realname4430]

if I remember correctly these, alongside even slug pelets are banned now in the UK. these kinds of traps do not discriminate against any creature. in the Geneva convention there are clauses that prevent and outlaw the use of weapons that do not discriminate. these kinds of traps are no different, just on a smaller scale

[@MyMy-zi7yv]

@@realname4430 My friend, I would not lose one minute of sleep if any and all creature traps (unless 100% non-kill) could be banned.

[@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?

[@Hathur]

The concept of assistance / aid / help is not foreign to MOST species (mammals most certainly anyway but many avian species as well). It is observed from time to time, obviously mothers and (and fathers among a few species) will give help to their young when they are in distress or injured. But even outside their own family humans have sometimes observed animals trying to help other animals (a raccoon that got stuck in a storm drain comes to mind, 3 other raccoons were trying to tear open the metal bars to let their stuck friend out). The concept is obviously not alien to them, many species are intelligent enough to either attempt to aid or understand there are other animals trying to help them. I would imagine that this owl, after probably a minute or two of direct physical contact with the human, realized "She is not exhibited predator behavior, she would have eaten me by now. She is not a predator.. but what does she want?". I think the owl was content to realize the human wasn't a predator, probably didn't understand the motivation over her behaviors until after his/her wing was freed, the blanket removed and could look directly at the human again and probably wonder to itself something to the effect of: "Huh. My wing isn't stuck, the furless ape isn't hurting me or trying to eat me. It has fixed my wing. Fascinating." ... or something along those lines of it's owl-limited intellect. Suffice to say, it was self-aware enough (a relatively intelligent species as well) to comprehend the basics that the human intended no harm at the very least.

[@randomobserver8168]

@@Hathur That's a pretty convincing take and maybe a plausible one. Often I watch these videos and I too would love to know what the animal is experiencing. Sometimes rabbit or squirrel rescues have descriptions that focus on the animal just freezing up with fear, maybe warning that this is unavoidable behaviour for them but humans can still help if the animal's need is greater- like a trap or stuck in a hole and can't escape. Maybe it's true- we can help, but they'll always fear. But you perhaps never know, and it's very encouraging to wonder that perhaps some species can understand they are being helped, even if they have no idea what that huge thing is or why it is helping.

[@OutnBacker]

I'd like to think that since birds groom thier feathers a lot, it may follow that if their feathers get coated and they can't groom the gunk off, that they could possibly understand that another creature - working the same area - could be helping.

[@LordRayken]

@@Hathur You humanized the owl too much, but they are very intelligent birds. They think in pictures, not words, in general scientific testing, they recognize familiar locations and familiar sights the most. Immediate reaction is fight or flight, and as the reaction wears off, the animal is no longer going to exhibit signs of panic. Many animals at that point just focus on trying to get away and won't stay calm or wait, but due to the increased intelligence of avian animals, owls in particular, it waited until it was released. As cool as it sounds, the owl wouldn't have been thinking "furless ape..." or "fascinating..." or anything like that haha, that's strictly human thought. Just more or less, no harm plus patience equates to a calm animal because they are going to do what causes them the least distress.

[@amberstamp1965]

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 ❤

[@katyaflippinov9197]

It gives me hope for the present. Just the here and now.

[@wilsondave3505]

Yeah

[@p4507775]

Now all we need to do is clone her character, put it in a syringe, say it's a vaccine for the manufactured Chinese bioweapon (aka Covid 19) and watch the world change for the better. 🙄😊 Well at least it sounds good. Have a great day.

[@luceatlux7087]

As an empath, my assessment is that there's no hope for a kind future in America or any laissez-faire capitalist matrices (have you quietly listened to American young people today? They're endlessly judgmental, materialist, Machiavellian monsters). If pure self-centeredness doesn't claim an individual here, tribe obsession does (family, race, politics, sex, etc). But it is good to see a small percentage of people who are presumably holding out in the fire... There are countries who are doing much better tho. Finland just easily utterly eradicated homelessness (it wasn't hard either... they did it in less than a year).

[@melanielemay4701]

Glue traps are so damn barbaric and cruel. There are so many other humane options to get rid of unwanted animals. I'm glad the owl was saved! Good people still exist.

[@maggiemccauslin1084]

Absolutely!

[@markvecchio3857]

Amen

[@helentam-semmens821]

Use life traps for mice and rats. They are effective and easy to handle. Just release the trapped mice and rats in the field.

[@phoenixflamegames1]

@@helentam-semmens821 EXACTLY. I have caught a lot of mice with mine and it’s also interesting to see the mice up close (tho that’s a bit mean to the mice since that scares them a lot)

[@cooperminion825]

Best option: get a cat. The mice and rats sense the predator and tend to stay away

[@markvecchio3857]

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! 😊

[@The-Dom]

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

[@TheKeystoneChannel]

To be fair , it is not really symbiotic when a human caused this problem in the first place by placing the glue trap

[@TheKeystoneChannel]

@Angry Fist Dunno , if people had the integrity animals had it would be a better world, i know it just is, but the isness of it sucks

[@TheKeystoneChannel]

@Angry Fist They do, but they are not cruel about it and do not keep them locked up for years beforehand

[@DarkEcho32]

@@TheKeystoneChannel animals may not keep one another locked up,but you know nothing if you think they aren't capable of extreme cruelty,especially when it comes to certain birds and dolphins,and that's ignoring that we're animals too.

[@DarkEcho32]

Also that's not at all what symbiosis is

[@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.

[@charliesthill4790]

nah! they're just supposed to trap rats and mice. it's just unfortunate that other aminals have to deal with them.

[@phoenixflamegames1]

@@charliesthill4790 But why do you make a trap that can literally catch anything instead of something specific?

[@WilisL]

@@phoenixflamegames1 Don't be naive man, any trap will almost always have consequences on other animals. Any rat trap would also be cable of catching any small critter the size of a rat or mice, or harming larger ones. Like think of the trap that snaps down onto a rat, that would hurt any animal curious enough to stick their limbs into it. Or the live catch cage rat traps, theyre usually large, capable of catching even squirrels. Even if it's small, there's plenty of animals the size of rats that would get in there.

[@Project199x]

@Angry Fist yuh they are pretty cruel

[@gavinreid2741]

A law has been introduced in England making Glue traps illegal except when used by professional pest control.

[@alanm.4298]

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

[@valethewolf49]

I HATE glue traps. I've seen so many creatures suffer because of these horrid contraptions. I really think they should be outlawed. Thankyou so much for helping that Owl ❤️

[@sanctuary6689]

While I agree with you I have to add that without glue traps I would have definitely been stung by more scorpions than I have been. I was house sitting and the place was infested. I’d wake up with scorpions crawling on my body. It was a nightmare until I got glue traps. But those were all inside, so not really the same as this situation.

[@lawrencelymanii6943]

Properly placed, tended, and with exclusion devices, "basically screens to prevent larger animals from coming in contact, glue traps are good, non toxic traps for insects, arachnids, etc. They have some good uses, but the ones made specifically for mammals, those ALL suck, and should be outlawed.

[@Moth_Please]

We had to use glue traps inside our home because none of the typical snapping mouse traps worked. But by observing where the mice would go between the day and night, we could place a mouse trap in their path, and we caught plenty of them and released them just fine. Never seen one outside before, don't know what they were trying to catch with that. But it's not the trap, it's the person.

[@lawrencelymanii6943]

@@Moth_Please I've never seen a glue trap that was easily releasable, I have seen mice that have actually ripped their own skin trying to get out of them, I've seen them dying from exhaustion, dehydration and just stress from being stuck in glue, but never a successful release. The owl in this video was lucky, only its feet and a few feathers were stuck, if it had been more, it would most definitely ended differently. Glue traps, all of them, are specifically designed as non toxic KILL traps, and I think they are cruel.

[@Moth_Please]

@@lawrencelymanii6943 Oh, we use vegetable oil to get them out, and it loosens them easily.

[@itzakpoelzig330]

Stars in your crown, Officer Meneses! (I'm not totally sure what that means, but my grandma used to say it whenever someone did a good deed. I think the idea is that each good deed puts a star in your crown, and when we get to heaven, some people will have especially starry crowns. Like Officer Meneses!)

[@rebeccameder1289]

I love your grandma!

[@oscopin74]

Awesome 👍. Thank you for rescuing him. Such a beautiful animal. Happy he's okay 😌.

[@markslade6848]

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

[@David-wu7jj]

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

[@marilynrowland5197]

That bird was in such big trouble, and this incredibly kind and gentle woman came to its aid. What a beautiful ending!

[@rebeccalove9169]

Owls are my favorite animals hands down! She was so sweet kind and gentle with this animal. What a great job I'm sure this owl will never forget!

[@phoenixflamegames1]

Likewise, Owls are amazing!

[@rebeccameder1289]

They say animals don't forget their human rescuers!

[@louisbryan6278]

Hello

[@giraffesmagicshorts363]

These people are amazing!!! whoever doesn’t support this channel- ….

[@SL33PYLUNA]

This is one of the reasons barn owls are my favourite aniamls. Just look at him at the end being so thankful and appreciateable to her

[@SonicJrandSarah]

She saved that owl's life, and he is eternally grateful!

[@cynthiah.3015]

Thank you for saving him 🥰❤️, we need more people like you to love and care for our animals in the wild. 💕

[@markvecchio3857]

I agree 👍🏼

[@jaded5957]

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.

[@bluelilly22222]

First he tried to attack you then he sat clam on your hand... Wow what an relief he got, thanks to you.❤👍👌grt job

[@vaibhavimalvadkar7680]

And God has blessed the planet with hearts as kind as yours...❣️🙏😇

[@sara6353]

That is a much needed video, thank you for showing not only to help the animal but how to help those glue traps should have been bagged up

[@wilsondave3505]

How are you doing sara

[@melodyedwards6178]

He's gorgeous he knew you were helping not to hurt him

[@trishapandey3497]

The way he let her touch his wing it super adorable He really trusted her

[@Dr.CorneliaKratzer]

I Adore OWLS! They are so beautiful ...and kind of funny, too, and the symbol of wisdom since the ancient Greeks.

[@travisadams4470]

I hate clue traps. This was an awesome video. Thanks for sharing.

[@carolb3946]

That was how it should be. Thank you, Officer Meneses!

[@wilsondave3505]

I'm proud of officer menese!

[@Boudgi]

Very beautiful story Thank you for showing people that cares about animal in distress!

[@lindagarcia8853]

OMG, GOD BLESS U, Thank u for rescuing this Beautiful Owl 🦉 He's Absolutely Gorgeous, So GREATFUL to u for cleaning him up n setting him free , GOD BLESS ALL GOD'S BEAUTIFUL CREATURES, Sending Huggs n Prayers to ALL 🙏 🤗 ❤️, Especially the Fur children

[@martinweiss2955]

I'm not sure what the right choice was to clean the wings, but vegetable oil I guess was safe. So it was a good call. Kept some weatherproofing from the owl oils. So good call. And good job!

[@markvecchio3857]

Vegetable oil cleans so many different types of messes, stains, etc. and is harmless needless to say! 😊👍🏼

[@JamesSmith-od7po]

Beautiful lady for helping, thank you

[@marykf3325]

I'm so glad there are wonderful people like Officer Meneses in the world!

[@timgraham2858]

It's people like you that make the world a better place. God bless.

[@kodyadams5561]

ABSOLUTELY A BEAUTIFUL VIDEO AND LIFE LEARNING EXPERIENCE EVERYONE SHOULD DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS FOR ALL ANIMALS IN NEED .

[@ItsMeFern2019]

I honestly feel like Glue traps should be banned. That's gotta be one of cruelest ways possible to kill something, plus it's very easy for pets and other wildlife to become victims. I'm just glad this lady was around with the kindness and patience to help this one out 💛

[@colorfulsloth6448]

I agree

[@Theanimalfarm077]

Totally agreed! Like you cant prevent other animals from getting on it, and they will hurt themself bad if they try taking it off, its so sad!

[@Seattle-ish]

And barbed wire!

[@AnshuSingh-oq9go]

And plastic

[@miciarokiri5182]

Seriously, the only reason I have heard to keep them is they are easier than other traps. "Easier for me, screw the innocent wildlife". Like, simplicity while doing much more harm is not okay.

[@Mike-jy6mf]

To be able to have an experience like this with a wild animal is amazing. I'm extremely jealous!

[@theblondeone7771]

How cool I had no idea such beautiful, exotic owls are so close to where I’m from. My sister lived in that area for several years.

[@kyairthedrawerbirthdayin4060]

Owl❤️❤️❤️

[@danjordan1979]

What an amazing job she did! And she did it the best way possible too. Kudos! He's such a beautiful bird, so regal. 🦉

[@Robert-xp4ii]

Bless her! I had the distinct privilege of saving a huge owl near Tallahassee Florida. He had fishing line wrapped tight around his wing and he was hanging from a tree limb. Stretched out, he was able to barely stand on a lower branch. I got a ladder and towel and cut him free. You never forget watching them fly off. It's a true honor to help such a wonderful animal.

[@jennydrumm7223]

What a majestic animal! That must have been so thrilling for her to be up close and personal with him and to save his life!

[@wilsondave3505]

Yeah

[@Nan-1017]

A true hero! Thank you, you are amazing!!!❤️

[@catherinefoster1481]

Bless your heart. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤

[@Kat-nh7un]

She’s such an Angel. Bless her soul for doing such a good deed, taking all her time to make sure he was perfectly okay. 💗

[@wallacehughes4643]

Only a compassionate lady can do that, I'm so freaking proud of her. BRAVO !👌👏👏👏

[@GeorgiaJakes7]

That was so great of you. Funny how once he knew you were helping he was so patient. Thanks for all you do

[@tatianaxoxo5760]

Beautiful just a beautiful bird!!

[@superpayaseria]

I need a woman like here to do the same for me. Imagine a world where more strangers care.... Maybe not..... God bless her!

[@georgefunkiv3992]

Many Thanks in saving that beautiful Owl. God Bless

[@richardjohnson5529]

Great Job Because Love and Kindness is King.

[@AdryWoods]

God bless all of you guys and thanks for the help & good job 👏🏻

[@antoniusrono]

Thank you for your kindness, officer. May God bless you 😇😇😇

[@math9172]

Thank you for helping this beautiful animal, now he can go back to his library of wisdom with his foxy assistants.

[@spaceacefrehley]

Cute 🦉

[@spaceacefrehley]

@Officer Dibble It was cute that they rescued it. Jeez.

[@spaceacefrehley]

@Officer Dibble And the owl is cute.

[@OriginalRaveParty]

Well done 👍😁

[@elizabethmcgovern1763]

Owl's are one of my favourite creatures in the whole world. What a beautiful bird and you were so cool under pressure. God bless you for helping him and when I saw you release him my heart soared to see him fly away. Love and blessings from Scotland.x

[@wilsondave3505]

Wow

[@lookingupwards8652]

Folks like you make a huge difference, thank you very much

[@jackiepatti6093]

So wonderful thank you for helping this beautiful animal !

[@lorderik237]

He was just pissed because despite being one who knows 10,000 things, Wan Shi Tong managed to fall victim to a simple glue trap.

[@suzy1750]

Beautiful owl. Beautiful woman.

[@shawnpuffy]

This is a great example of someone who makes a positive difference in the world while providing meaningful purpose to one's life. If you are down in the dumps just get out and lend a hand and pick someone up to pick yourself up.

[@itsmeagain5669]

these glue traps are barbarically cruel and should be banned ‼️ I regard anyone using them a psychopath.. end of story! also, I’ve rescued animals for 4 decades & run a shelter

[@franksmith7247]

True! Thank you for rescuing animals! ❤️

[@lesyeuxsansvisage1157]

If you need to remove mice or rats, please don’t use glue traps. Buy humane traps, fill them with Adams Peanut butter, and check frequently through the day. Once you catch the mice, relocate them to a safe place. This method doesn’t kill animals, and doesn’t harm others like this poor owl.

[@valethewolf49]

I think glue traps should be outlawed

[@kristhedumbass6281]

Owls are my favourite type of bird since they look so adorable yet so outlandish and they kinda look like aliens with their big eyes and weirdly human like flat face, oh god… I am so glad that owl was saved from that glue trap, I can’t fathom how much pain and stress he was under while that thing was stuck to his wing. Officer Meneses definitely deserves her position at the Inland Valley Humane Society.

[@brendaduignan5961]

Thank you❤😭

[@SS_DT]

Use of glue traps is the #1 indicator of someone being a horrible, shitty person. If you are using glue traps, stop immediately.

[@laurabryannan]

Thank you! I agree completely.

[@laurabryannan]

Thank you! I agree completely.

[@kandihinshaw5201]

Here's the thing some of those sticky traps actually have poison on them. Now if this barn owl had seen a mouse on that trap and went in to eat the mouse or rat. If there were poison on that trap it's probably now in that barn owl system. Which is not a good thing. If I were this woman I would have immediately taken this animal and to have some blood drawn just to make sure there were no toxins in the animal system. Cuz even though she got the animal out of the Trap there could be some online medical issue after the fact. Because if there were poison on that trap and they were a mouse on that trap. That barn owl could be in for a world of hurt. And in some severe danger from that poison if there was poison on the trap.

[@maggiemccauslin1084]

😭

[@sharonlefkowitz22]

Thank You for being a HUMANE Being and saving that Beautiful BLESSINGS's life.

[@wilsondave3505]

Hello Sharon

[@patriciathatcher3551]

God bless you for saving this owl keep saving all animals

[@laurabryannan]

I hate glue traps, and will never use them. If you have unwanted vermin, use a trap that will kill instantly, not torture the poor creature for hours. Or, better yet, use a safe trap and let the critter go.

[@tragictoy3347]

There's no harm or cost to be kind... all animals, pests or otherwise, deserve to live, as every creature has a place on this planet. Glue traps are simply inhumane.

[@Merbella]

💯 agree!

[@moonchild9178]

Hope there was no glue in his beak 😨😭

[@donnaengel6413]

Bless everyone who helps animals…. I’m so glad this woman found him! ❤️

[@wilsondave3505]

Me too 😍 😍😍

[@mr.robinson1982]

Humans are at thier best when the situation is at its worse.

[@craneology]

The concept of a glue trap is pure torture. Humans aren't worth it.

[@whatdoinamethis4325]

And tell me what else will be safe for other animals mice traps that kill? Nope it will break the leg of the owl or even rip it off now tell me

[@marianclaasen594]

Set the birds free and put the glue trap users behind bars.

[@franksmith7247]

Yes!

[@lisascheunert7688]

You are an angel. I believe they know when we are trying to help them. You did a good thing. Thank you. 🥺🥰❤️

[@lynnemanning9553]

BRAVO! AND very brave and courageous!! That owl was so grateful to you💟 And so am I....if we could all take the time and help an animal in distress whenever and wherever we see them, the world would be a different place 💟

[@reality2046]

Glue traps are the worst!!!!

[@vincentvanwyk5522]

Glue traps need to be banned

[@philc2729]

Thank you very much Officer Meneses. Your courage and kindness floors me.

[@ziggypop8106]

Good for you kind lady ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@missf4681]

God bless and keep you for saving this magnificent creature

[@debbieschultz9768]

God bless this officer. What a beautiful bird.

[@rosiepoole639]

Thank you so much for helping him God bless you!!

[@Subject_Keter]

I like how once you treat the animal and fix what was causing pain, they let you finish up.

[@dianehobbs]

Officer Meneses is a wonderful person, not only does she serve and protect the people, she helps wildlife also. That owl is so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@cindymcdaniels1736]

That's a experience that is rare. You'll never forget that!!! Thanks for helping God's creation!!! May God Bless you

[@linjaysha]

That was amazing! Thank you, Officer Meneses, you are a true gem! Owls are such magnificent creatures. I am so glad you were there to save this one!

[@callalilly4743]

The angels among us make me feel so good.