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Director's Message

December 8, 2017  Wild Care Friends Tis' the season to be jolly, and to be thankful! We've had an incredible year and lots to be thankful for. -Over 1,691 animals in-need received treatment by our caring staff. -We answered 9,000+ phone calls, helping the public with wildlife in distress, and mitigating human-wildlife conflict. -Over 230 volunteers assisted us with everything from animal care and rescue, to housekeeping, fundraising and so much more. -Over 100 local businesses provided monetary and in-kind support. And then there's YOU. Wild Care could not survive without your support, and your love of wildlife. And for this, we are thankful! We wish you all a safe and happy holiday season full of love, and lots of wildlife sightings. <3 This holiday season, we hope you will consider making a year-end Donation today to support Wild Care's operations. Sincerely, Executive Director, Stephanie ~ Special thanks to Garvey Communication Associates, Inc. for generously sponsoring the care of our beloved turtle #45 in 2017.

Wild Care's educational Eastern Box Turtle "#45" wishes you all Happy Holidays! Photo by Amy Webster

DONATE TODAY Tis the season of giving! Help us to help animals weather the storms and get them back on their feet. Click to Donate

Get Your Holiday Shopping Done!

We've got merchandise, and one-of-a-kind designs. T-shirts are $20. Long-sleeved shirts are $25. Sweatshirts are $45. And now we've got hats! $28 Purchase at Wild Care on Monday – Friday. Sold in our lobby between the hours of 9AM-5PM in December. 10 Smith Ln. Eastham. Click to Learn More!

Turtle T-shirt ($20)

Owl - Powder Blue Hoodie ($45)

Wild Care hats available for $28. 100% cotton, 6-panel, pigment dyed, garment-washed, hat features a Cool-CrownTM mesh lining to keep you cool and a leather strap with antique brass buckle.

Remember loved ones who have passed, with this beautiful “Gift in Memory” card. The Eastern Bluebird is a small and beautiful thrush of open woodlands and farmlands. Sighting a bluebird signals the heavenly realm, and may be bringing you signs of loved ones from above...

Thanks to You - We have a Radiograph Machine! We received a wonderful response to our #GivingTuesday request for funding for a radiograph machine (for taking x-rays!). Thanks to you, we've secured close to $5,000, our goal for purchasing the machine. Very soon, we will be able to take our own radiographs in-house, to help us diagnose injury and illness and determine course of treatment even more efficiently! We'd especially like to thank the Friends of Cape Wildlife , for donating a $2,000 match to our radiograph campaign.

Give the Gift of Giving This Holiday Season! Purchase a beautiful “Gift in Honor” holiday donation card for $25 to send to your friend or loved one of choice (or we'll send it for you!) We have 2 designs. Holiday card photographs, generously donated by  Shawn P. Carey .  Click to Learn More About Our Holiday Donation Cards

Read Our 2017 Winter Appeal Letter!

There's No Place Like Home By Jennifer Taylor, Animal Care Coordinator In late September, a pigeon was found during a storm at the Wequassett Resort in East Harwich.  It had been hanging out on a porch near a guest's room. This bird was happy to be put into a box and brought to us, which made sense after seeing it. It had a blue band on it’s left leg, and a green band on its right leg.  It was a racing pigeon, and not a wild bird at all. It had gotten lost or blown off course in the storm... Read the full story here. Photo by Wildlife Rehabilitator, Amy Webster

Shearwater Guessing Game By Jennifer Taylor, Animal Care Coordinator Tell us what you need! If the animals could only talk and teach us more. We often ask this of the birds we take into our care, but they never give an immediate answer. When "the usual" patients come into Wild Care, we feel a sense of security. A songbird from a cat's mouth, a flying squirrel fallen from a ceiling vent, an owl hit by a car - are all sadly, familiar situations, where we have protocols in place. We have learned what works well and what doesn't. Sick Seabirds are a different story... Read the full story here. Cory's Shearwater. Photo by Stephanie Ellis

SAVE THE DATE Wild Winter Night 2018 ~~~ Saturday, February 10th 5:30 to 8:30 PM Elks Lodge, 10 McKoy Road, Eastham Details...

Wild Care Executive Director, Stephanie Ellis with Nickerson, Wild Care's Educational Eastern Screech Owl "Why Wildlife Matters" I had the honor of writing a compelling piece for “The Last Word”, a column featured in the monthly Cape and Plymouth Business Magazine. My topic, “Why Wildlife Matters” was featured in their November edition.. "It’s a harsh world we live in. Everywhere where turn, there is news of gloom and destruction. In Massachusetts, we are fortunate to live in a place dotted by beautiful landscapes and an abundance of wildlife. Wildlife adds intrinsic value and natural beauty to our environment, and provides us a wonderful respite from everyday stressors"... Click to read the full article

Thank You Front Street - We Raised $13,000!

On November 2, 2017, guests were treated to an exquisite 5-course dinner and wine pairing at Front Street Restaurant in Provincetown. A special thank you goes to Front Street Owners and Chefs, Kathy Cotter and Donna Aliperti for their incredible generosity, and to the beloved Front Street staff, and all guests who attended this wonderful event. Front Street Restaurant is located on 230 Commercial Street, Provincetown. Visit Front Street at: http://frontstreetrestaurant.com

Thank you Volunteers - 2017! Wild Care is grateful for our volunteers! We would not survive without them. They assist with everything from animal care, to gardening, to facility maintenance, fundraising, and much more! I n 2017, Wild Care had more than 230 volunteers! Wowza! They assisted with the care of 1,691 animals, more than 15 events, and contributed over 5,000 hours of volunteer hours this year, and all with a smile on their face. Outstanding! Their dedication to Wild Care and to wildlife on Cape Cod is honorable. Words cannot express how much we cherish our volunteers. We look forward to new adventures, and to saving wildlife with them in 2018!

Wild Care, Inc. 10 Smith Lane  Eastham, MA 02642  info@wildcarecapecod.org  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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