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"DUCK TALES"
Wild Care's Monthly E-News |
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To learn more about Wild Care, visit our web site!
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2016 Year in Review
January
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| American Robin enjoys a winter oasis. |
As temperatures began to drop, songbirds and seabirds were brought to us. Many of them weak and dehydrated from storms, and unable to find food. This robin enjoyed a brief and warm winter stay at Wild Care's "Bed and Breakfast where he was served plates of fruit, mealworms and trout worms daily during his recovery.
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Wild winter weather in February brought us seabirds. All of the seabirds that come to Wild Care receive swim therapy in our warm water pools. This ensures they are waterproof, behaving normally and are conditioned for release. In 2016, Wild Care treated 273 aquatic birds. Wowza!
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1st orphaned squirrel of the year!
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Our first orphaned Eastern Gray Squirrel came to us at the end of March. He was found in a woman's attic, coming through the sheet rock. No other babies were found. We believe his mama moved the nest, and accidentally left this guy behind. He grew quickly, and was released. In 2016, Wild Care cared for 99 squirrels. That's nutty!
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April brought us our first orphaned Virginia Opossums of the year. These two were rescued by Wild Care Wildlife Rehabilitator Amy Webster, & volunteer Swede Plaut, in Provincetown. They were clinging for life on their gravely injured mother. Mother could not be saved, but these two thrived in our care and were released later that spring!
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Help us help seabirds to weather the storms this winter 2017.
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January 12th, 2017
Another amazing year! In 2016, Wild Care cared for 1,373 animals - from mice to Osprey, and streamed over 4,000 phone calls from the public, answering questions about wildlife in distress, and educating the community and compassionate callers about how to co-exist with our wild neighbors.
We are excited to launch into 2017, and continue to provide and expand our services for people & wildlife.
This Year-in-Review is a quick snapshot of some of the happenings at Wild Care, all made possible by your love and support!
Sincerely,
Stephanie, Executive Director
Please help us to start 2017 off right.
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Wild Care - Every Animal Matters!
Check out Wild Care's Informational Video created by Garvey Communication
Associates, Inc.
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In October 2016, Wild Care hired Jennifer Gillette as are our part-time Marketing and Events Assistant. We continue to be impressed by Jennifer's talent for graphic design, writing, enthusiasm, and her knowledge of marketing & fundraising strategies. She's a great addition to our team!
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November - Welcome Marcy!
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| Marcy the Squirrel, by Cristalyn Searles |
In November, we introduced Marcy in our "Duck Tales". She is an Eastern Gray Squirrel with a form of dwarfism. She is not releasable. We hope that Marcy will stay at Wild Care and be a loving foster mom for all of the orphaned squirrels we receive in the spring & fall of 2017!
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December - That's a Wash!
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The year was a busy one, bringing 1,373 animals, compared with 1,283 last year. Whew!
Our washing machines took a beating in 2016.
Thanks to a generous donation from volunteer
Roz Goldstein, we were able to purchase a BRAND NEW Whirlpool Commercial Washer. Thank you Roz.
Clean linens forever! <3 <3 <3 |
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| Wild Care 10 Smith Lane Eastham, Massachusetts 02642 [email protected] 508-240-2255 |
| About Wild Care Since 1994, Wild Care has treated injured, ill and orphaned native wildlife for release back into the wild capable of independent survival, prevented wildlife casualties through public education and counseling, and engaged the community in conservation services through volunteerism. Wild Care does not charge the public for our services. We accept wildlife regardless of a rescuer's ability to make a donation; and we never compromise quality of care or the dignity of an animal's life for fundraising purposes. |
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