If you are visiting this page, you probably enjoy watching wildlife.  Now, ask yourself, "What would I do if I found an abandoned baby bird or animal?"  What if you find an eagle with an injured wing.  Or a hummingbird that appears sick or hurt?  What about a bat? or raccoon?  a fox?

You can't bring yourself to just leave it to die a slow death.  So you call your local Game Commission or state or local park.  In all probability, they will take your patient to a private citizen who has educated themselves on the proper care. feeding and other needs these injured critters need.  They will dig into their pocket for money for medications.  They will stay up long hours insuring that the bird or animal gets what it needs WHEN it needs it.  This means they can't go to a ball game or movie or anywhere else for that matter because they probably have not only the patient you've brought them but many more from other people.

Wildlife faces many obstacles daily.  Some are natural.  Others are man caused.  So, it is nice to know that there are people out there willing to sacrifice so much to get them back out in nature after they have suffered an accident.  These people get no state or federal funding.

I have had the privilege of working with Wendy Looker of Rehabitat for several years now.  We are trying to enlarge the scope of her organization by purchasing a facility where raptors (hawks and owls) can be brought for care, treatment and release.  It would also serve as an education center about these birds.  We invite all who are interested to share in making this project a reality.

Donations can be made to Rehabitat, Box 105, Hanover, PA 17331

If you are fortunate to have a wildlife rehabilitator near you,

please ask them what they need to help them help wildlife.