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As we get ready to gather with friends and family for Thanksgiving, it is always a time to reflect on what we are grateful for. We are so thankful for the opportunity we get each day to help make a difference in the lives of the animals we care for. This year alone over 1,700 animals have come through our doors. Although we cannot save every one, each one is given the care and the second chance that they deserve.
We cannot thank you enough for the support you give us. Your kindness and generosity make the work we do possible, and we are incredibly grateful.
Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving,
Stephanie Ellis
Executive Director
| | | | Watch fun highlights of the party! | Congratulations to our costume contest winners: Best Costume (above) - Lab Rat and Assistant: Robbye Nicholson and Camille McDonald, and Most Creative Costume (below) - Smokey the Pit Bull - Emery Dwyer Brasil | | |
It was a fun Night at
Wild Care for Garv's
Great Pumpkin Party
A Great Horned Owl named Dracula looked right at home under a moody moonlit sky, Garv and other turtle friends greeted guests in the pumpkin patch, a pretty pittie played a game of Frog in the Bog, while guests enjoyed decorating pumpkins, sipping on fruity pumpkin punch served up by a bumble bee, and snacking on batty Oreo treats. This was the scene at Wild Care’s 2nd annual Garv’s Great Pumpkin Halloween Party.
Thank you to Bethany from Amazing Animal Ambassadors for joining us with Dracula, Flower and Dova. Thank you to our event sponsors: Dan Katz, Michael Brown and Lisa Holt. Thank you to donors: BJ’s Hyannis, Stop & Shop, Shaw’s, and Target for donations of goodies, Smith Family Popcorn for the awesome popcorn, Whole Foods Hyannis for the sugar pumpkins, Annie’s Crannies for the fresh cranberries, Agway, Hart Farm, The Farm, and Allard’s Farm for the beautiful fall pumpkins, mums, hay bales and cornstalks, and Susan Ellis for her creative and delicious baking!
Thank you to our amazing volunteers for helping to make the night fun and fabulous: Chris Kelly, Roz Goldstein, Panny Lengas, Alexandra Carroll, Judy Bullard, Lynn Adams, Rachel Kirchgessner, and Eva Posner.
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Raven Flies Again
This big, beautiful Common Raven was found eating lobster bait by a fisherman in his yard. When approached the bird could not fly away, and was transported to Wild Care. The bird had pink feces, which was most likely from eating the bait. It was treated with Vitamin K in case it was suffering from the effects of ingesting rat poison, given crate rest and then exercise in our elliptical aviary until it was strong and flying well. It took a bit of coaxing to get the bird to leave, but eventually this beauty flew out on it’s own!
PHOTO Kerry Reid
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Photo: Wild Care Director Stephanie Ellis (left), and Molly Karlson, Eddy Foundation, Fiduciary Trust Company
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Wild Care Receives a Generous Grant from the Eddy Foundation
Wild Care was just awarded a generous grant from the Mary-Louse and Ruth N Eddy Foundation. Mary-Louise and Ruth Eddy were sisters and Brewster residents. They were incredibly generous philanthropists who devoted their lives to the preservation of open spaces, wildlife, pets, and a good quality of life and enrichment for people. Wild Care is fortunate to be one of the charities they cherished. They have supported us through their Estate for over 19 years. We are fortunate to continue their legacy by rehabilitating sick, injured and orphaned wildlife on Cape Cod.
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Wild Care’s Turtles a Highlight of Sea Turtle Open House at Mass Audubon Wellfleet
Wild Care’s "Traveling Turtle Troop” led by Amy Sanders and Garv, our charismatic educational Eastern Box Turtle joined Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary for their "Sea Turtle Open House”, a fun day dedicated to native turtles. Wild Care’s resident Snapping Turtle, Painted Turtles, Musk Turtle and Eastern Box Turtle were part of an interesting reptile presentation by Amy assisted by volunteers Lynn Adams and Eva Posner.
Massachusetts is home to many different turtle species. Learn more here.
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Wild Care's Stephanie Ellis Talks all About Wildlife on WOMR Podcast Talking Back
Wild Care’s Director Stephanie Ellis spoke with public radio host Paula Sperry of the podcast "Talking Back" on www.WOMR.org radio. Listen to the podcast link below to learn what you can do if you find abandoned baby animals, need some humane pest management for your home, or simply want to "learn about all the good things Wild Care is doing in our community".
LISTEN to the Podcast
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Update on the Eastern
Box Turtle Hatchlings…
A few Eastern Box Turtle hatchlings are still in our care. They are all eating and doing very well, and will spend the winter at Wild Care before being released in the warmer weather.
ABOUT Eastern Box Turtles
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Ask Mike & Stephanie Your Wildlife Questions 10am til 12pm
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Meet an Eastern Screech Owl
11am til 12pm
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Shop Wild Care Merchandise
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Purchase Stage Stop Candy
Wild Care Chocolate Boxes
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Donate $30 - get a piece of Wildlife Jewelry Crafted by Nauset HS students
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Bring Gift Card Donations for Wild Care
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Bird Watcher's General Store Hosts Wild Care Day on Shop Small Saturday, Nov. 29th
Big things are happening on Shop Small Saturday! Head over to the Bird Watcher’s General Store in Orleans on Saturday, November 29th for some special Wild Care Shop Small Saturday fun! Dynamic duo Mike and Stephanie will be at the store to answer all of your bird and wildlife questions from 10am-12pm.
Meet Wild Care’s Eastern Screech Owl Animal Ambassador from 11am-12pm. Pick up some great gifts for the nature lovers on your shopping list, and some awesome Wild Care merchandise and stage Stop Candy Wild Care chocolate boxes. Donate $30 and get a piece of wildlife jewelry designed and crafted by Nauset High School students.
Bring a gift card from Shaw’s, Stop & Shop, Agway, Staples,
Ace Hardware, and Amazon
o help patients in
our wildlife clinic.
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Get a Great Gift for Under $20 that Helps Wildlife
Give Chocolate and Help Save Wildlife this Holiday Season. Make this holiday season wildly sweet with a special collection of milk and dark chocolates made by hand on Cape Cod by Stage Stop Candy and beautifully wrapped exclusively for Wild Care. Boxes are available online and in-store now through December 31st. Shipping is available.
Give a gift that gives back. For each box sold Stage Stop Candy will donate $5 to Wild Care. If you are looking for a reason to eat more chocolate, this is it! Your friends and family will thank you, and you will be supporting local business and helping Cape Cod’s native wildlife.
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Nauset High School Students Create Wildlife Jewelry for Wild Care
The students of Jody Craven's Nauset High School Independent Learning Jewelry Making Class each designed and created one-of-a-kind necklaces, earrings, and pins. Each piece was inspired by their love and respect of native wildlife with a desire to make a difference.
They will be available on Saturday, November 29th at the Bird Watcher’s General Store from 10am til 12pm, and at the Gingerbread House Workshop on Friday, December 5th from 6 til 8pm at the Town Cove Tap House when you make a donation of $30 to Wild Care. You won’t find gifts like these on Amazon! So come out, shop local, and take home a unique gift for the wildlife lover on your holiday gift list, or keep one for yourself.
EMAIL us to purchase jewelry
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THANK YOU to teacher Jody Craven, and all of the talented students: Jake Baerga, Maren Dewitt, Cali Wotherspoon, Sophia Quinton, Maddie Bartleman, Emilia Roberts, Alex Mince
Aidan Pernal, Lola Crisp, Caleb Mclaughlin, Griffin Krum,, Jess Francis, Mathew Breda, Jordan Nye, Sam Mayhew, Blake Harris, Owen Everson, Molly Archer, Ethan Garganigo, Delaney Kavanaugh, Will Christopher, Andrew Reeves, Steve Pechonis, Mataya Valli, Kiera Tangeman, Colin Potter
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Shop Wild Care Gifts
for the Holidays
We have a wonderful selection of holiday gifts for wildlife fans in beautiful designs by Kerry Reid. We have new Long Sleeve T shirts in sizes small to XXL and limited quantity and sizes of short sleeve shirts. Hats, and new tote bags available too. There's something for everyone. Visit our online merchandise page to see what's new, or stop by Wild Care on Tuesday, December 10th from noon til 3pm to see all in stock items.
Contact Kerry for more information. Look great, and show your love of wildlife and support of Wild Care this holiday season!
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Sponsor a Rescued Animal's Care and Release for a Special Holiday Gift
Sponsor the care and release of a rescued animal for a unique and meaningful holiday gift that will always be remembered as a thoughtful way to celebrate someone special, or honor the memory of a loved one.
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Enter to Win a Holiday Basket Packed With Fabulous Prizes
Take a chance to win this festive basket packed with fabulous prizes, and full of holiday magic from some of Cape Cod's awesome local businesses valued at over $500! There is something for everyone, and best of all each ticket helps Cape Cod’s wildlife.
Items from: Dune Jewelry, Oceana, Oceanair Himalayan Salt Cave, Snowy Owl Coffee Roasters, Home Port Restaurant, Corner Store, Chatham Candle Company, Wild Care, Bird Watcher's General Store, Snow's, and The Sparrow Store.
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Check out our Amazon and Chewy WISH LISTS and donate much
needed supplies to help the animals being cared for at Wild Care.
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