We Rescued a Hyena at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

(2021) Last week, we had the privilege of welcoming a new animal resident to the Turpentine Creek family. This animal does not “carol,” “chuff,” or “hiss,” nor does he make any bear sounds (which is typically just the noise of destruction, anyway). Rambo is neither feline or canine; instead he belongs to the hyaenidae family. We are sure you can guess what that makes him!
Our one and only hyena came to his forever home late Monday night and was released into a habitat at Rescue Ridge for quarantine Tuesday morning. He did not truly emerge from the roll cage until almost noon, despite being tempted with food. When he finally strutted into his habitat, Rambo began to explore and emit hyena “whoops” to our team.
Rambo lived with his previous family for his entire life of 10 years. Sadly, the father of the family unexpectedly passed away in an automobile accident about two weeks ago. The family loved Rambo, and we respect them for contacting a true sanctuary to take care of him following the accident. We ask that you please keep them in your thoughts as they grieve the loss of their loved one.
Currently, our new hyena friend seems to be in good health. We will post the findings of Dr. Kellyn’s wellness exam when they become available. You can follow his journey on our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and KZbin pages.
Rambo is in need of symbolic adopters, as well as a sponsor: www.turpentine....
Even if you are unable to symbolically adopt or sponsor, Rambo welcomes all donations towards his care at his new home. Five dollars can help Rambo keep “laughing” as he starts his new life: tcwr.org/visit.

[@dawnatargatis5441]

Thanks so very much for your generous rescue. Much appreciated😍😁❤🧡💚🙏🏿🤎💜💖

[@StaceySnoopyConly]

Even though Rambo is in the perfect place and will get such great care and love, it broke my heart for the lady when she was speaking about knowing it was the best thing and watching her with Rambo. Especially under the circumstances of why she was letting him go. Also broke my heart for Rambo being so confused. I look forward to watching Rambo and I can't wait to get to eventually see him! Thank you, Turpentine Creek for all you do!

[@bethpemberton7980]

Rambo is very interesting. We love the vocalizations.

[@kimlambert7194]

I love them, watch Kevin Richardson and love them!! So glad you have one now! Can't wait till we can come back again!!

[@johnfromarkansas7345]

The emotion that woman showed when she talked about him saying this was the best for him and calling him a big baby. You could see the love. Sad for her but he will also be taken care of and loved in his new home too.

[@EGSimon-ds1vf]

Glad he's safe and doing well!

[@evientually]

Do you wonder how he feels being solo? They are usually so social in the wild, but I've heard the males are always pretty low on the totem as well...maybe he will bond with his people strongly, and get more social standing than he may ever have gotten in the wild. However he feels, I know at TC he'll have as good a life as he could possibly have. Hyenas are just so damn cool.

[@dylandibben4635]

Will he ever be moved for public viewing?

[@TurpentineCreekWildifeRefuge]

Hopefully, but for now he is still in his adjustment phase.