From Doc’s Veterinary Wildlife
The “Goshen Owl” was found last week unable to fly. Upon presentation, he had weakness in his right wing as well as the inability to fully use his left leg. X-rays showed pelvic and spinal trauma most likely from being hit by a car. Treatment included medicine for pain, laser therapy, and plenty of rest and supportive care. Over a week later, he is doing better and is once more able to fly, however needs more time for his leg to improve. These cases can take a long time to heal.
He looks like a pretty chillaxed kinda dude. While I know it’s better if þey act defensive, I can’t help but feel better when þey don’t seem obviously stressed.
Freezing or fawning don’t have to be negative situations. That’s basically why they evolved as stress responses. Sometimes just waiting to see how things play out is the best course of action. This guy is probably sore and very tired, so if something either feels good or at least not worse, let it ride!
I was chalking it up to þe pain meds :-)