One of the most devastating wildfires in Texas history occurred in the Texas Panhandle in 2024. Lives were lost, millions of heads of cattle died, and many wildlife creatures were killed or displaced.
The Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (WWWRC) in Amarillo did its best to save many of these creatures. During the fires, a cute little porcupine with severe burns was brought to the center on March 9, 2024.
What Happened to Cinder The Porcupine After the Texas Panhandle Wildfires?
Burns were present on its feet and face, and its quills were singed. They eventually gave her the name Cinder, which was fitting for when she was found.
How Cinder Became a Symbol of Hope
Cinder became the symbol of hope and strength. She became the unofficial spokesperson for the Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. People from all over the world followed Cinder’s progress. WWWRC had t-shirts, calendars, socks, and even stuffies made to raise funds for Cinder’s care and for the organization. This Cinder stuffie traveled all over the country, bringing awareness.
Cinder had to wear socks in the healing process to help protect her burned feet. She was adorable wearing the different colors.
Why Did Cinder’s Condition Worsen in 2025?
Back in June 2025, the WWWRC said that Cinder had fallen and broken her leg and had to undergo surgery to fix the break. Being the fighter that she was, the team believed that she would pull through his break as well.
On Monday, July 7th, they noticed that she was in pain and found that she had other breaks. They stated that this was common in burn victims…