We are obsessed with this spotted salamander. 🖤💛 Just look at that face! This speckled sweetheart was found trapped in a swimming pool, but was thankfully brought into our care just in time. After arriving extremely lethargic, it was an absolute joy seeing this little wiggly forest dragon come back to life with fluid therapy and supportive care.

Spotted salamanders spend most of their lives hidden under logs or leaf litter, only emerging on a couple warm spring nights to breed. Since they're so secretive, many people never get the chance to see one in the wild or even realize they exist here in middle TN.

Unfortunately, pools can quickly become deadly traps. The smooth sides make it nearly impossible for wildlife to climb back out, and for amphibians, chlorine is especially dangerous because they absorb water and chemicals directly through their skin. This salamander was lucky to be found in time and by someone who cared so much to get it the treatment it needed.

A simple pool escape ramp and a quick morning pool check (especially after a big rain) can save lives. We know it’s not something you think of until a scenario like this happens to you, but it can really make a difference. ... See MoreSee Less