OJAI, Calif. (KABC) — The Ojai Raptor Center is inviting the public to send cards and notes of encouragement for beloved Big Bear bald eagle Jackie and the team caring for her.<\/p>\n
In a message shared on social media on Thursday, the center said several people had asked whether they could mail messages of support for Jackie, referring to her as Patient 26-519, or the staff involved in her care.<\/p>\n
“The answer is absolutely!” the center said.<\/p>\n
The organization said it “would be honored to receive your cards and messages” and plans to display them at the center for staff members to see.<\/p>\n
“Your words of encouragement have meant more to us during these past few weeks than you may realize,” the center said.<\/p>\n
People who would like to send a card or note can mail it to:<\/p>\n
Ojai Raptor Center
Attn: Patient 26-519
P.O. Box 182
Oak View, CA 93022<\/p>\n
The center thanked supporters for their concern for wildlife and for the people who care for injured animals.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday, the Ojai Raptor Center said Jackie had had a “significant day” while being treated for her illness.<\/p>\n
“She underwent further advanced diagnostics, including a contrast CT scan and bone marrow biopsy,” the Ojai Raptor Center<\/a> said in a statement. “She recovered well from anesthesia and is back in her recovery enclosure receiving supplemental oxygen.”<\/p>\n The wildlife center said its veterinary team along with an advisory council and consulting specialists are reviewing the findings alongside Jackie’s previous test results.<\/p>\n “Additional lab work is still pending. We will share a more comprehensive update once we have had the opportunity to review everything,” the Raptor Center said.<\/p>\n After Jackie was rescued, experts said she was anemic with inflammation affecting her kidneys. She received a life-saving blood transfusion from a fellow female eagle named Spirit, who is a resident at CALM Zoo in Bakersfield.<\/p>\n “Thank you for your continued encouragement and support as we work to give Patient 26-519 the very best care we can,” the Raptor Center said.<\/p>\n