Wildlife
rehabilitation centers reflect to communities the consequences of living habits
that negatively impact wildlife and wildlife (and our own) habitats.
The wildlife cases we treat can indicate the presence of diseases or toxins
in the community that may affect you or your pets. Data on debilitated wildlife,
maintained by CWC, may provide valuable information about the treatment of
species that may become threatened.
As a member, you'll receive our newsletter twice a year, which will keep you
updated on the work the Center does.
By becoming a member and contributing
to CWC's wildlife rehabilitation efforts, you become part of the following
services:
Medical and recuperative care for sick and injured wildlife.
College internship program offering students hands-on rehabilitation experience
with wildlife.
Educational outreach program
presenting case histories of CWC wildlife patients. Our slide presentations
graphically illustrate the human impact on wildlife and wildlife habitat.
Monitoring wildlife health and habitat, which is an indicator of environmental
health for humans.
Hand-rearing orphaned wildlife until release time.
Distribution of educational literature regarding wildlife damage control,
nesting-box plans, scouting and youth projects, landscaping for wildlife,
and orphaned wildlife care
instructions.
Wildlife emergency Help Hotline
and telephone assistance to answer general wildlife questions and to provide
humane solutions to common wildlife problems, wildlife damage control, wildlife
identification, natural
history of wildlife, wildlife diseases, and zoonotic information.
Sharing CWC's animal care standards, procedures, and findings with other
professionals active in wildlife medicine and captive propagation.
Sponsoring beginning and advanced wildlife rehabilitation courses on the
state and regional levels.
Active involvement with local, state, and national conservation organizations
in efforts to preserve, protect, and engender respect for the natural environment
and wildlife.
Wildlife
rehabilitation centers reflect to communities the consequences of living habits
that negatively impact wildlife and wildlife (and our own) habitats.