Charlie was not a pet. He was a wild animal, but because of an illness in infancy he was unable to survive in the wild and needed to be cared for by humans. Special permits, licenses, and vaccinations were necessary to keep Charlie captive, and were procured with much difficulty.   Nevertheless, Charlie's life with people was a success because he helped educate children and adults, at schools and at organizations, about respecting wildlife, appreciating wildlife and supporting causes that benefit wildlife. 

Charlie was very active at fundraisers and helped raise thousands of dollars for wildlife rehabilitation organizations. These funds helped save the lives of hundreds of animals suffering injuries due to negative encounters with humans and human made objects.

Charlie will be greatly missed by Minnesota’s Wildlife Rehab Community.

Charlie was 10.5 years old when he died, us humans, who knew him, would say: he lived them well!