"I just got back from delivering some food for him and Tracey tells me what he likes and what he doesn't like. He's getting spoilt, it's like having a newborn baby but he's just so lovely.
"I just believe that it was a journey we were all supposed to take, especially my sons, to be able to be part of rescuing a wild animal and nurse him back to life, then be able to set him free."
An Australasian harrier hawk.
Photo / Roger Smith
Tatana wanted to keep the bird but the family and those caring for Harry are being careful not to allow the hawk to become domesticated.
"I told Tatana, he's not a pet, he lives in the wild and he doesn't belong to us. I don't believe in keeping birds or animals in a cage."
Harry was delivered by Traci to Waihi Vet Services, where he was X-rayed and treated. Carolyn Felkel from the vets said he seemed like a "lovely" bird.
"He's also a very lucky bird," says Carolyn.
Waihi vet services has a wildlife fund that receives donations for treatment of wild animals like Harry.
Anyone wishing to donate towards the cost of his care or to donate to the Waihi Vets Wildlife Fund can contact the vet service, and Tania says all unspent money will be used to help other wildlife needing emergency care.
She plans to post a video when Harry's released, to show people what their support has achieved.
