A Change.Org petition that followed highlighted the fact that Nibi is a domesticated beaver, and having been raised under the care of humans means that her chances of survival in the wild are significantly lower than if she were to remain at Newhouse Wildlife Rescue.

This critter is dam’ lucky. A “diva” beaver named Nibi will get to live out her days in the Massachusetts wildlife rescue she calls home — thanks to officials who stopped a plan to release her back into the wild,