June 6, 2019
Wild Care Friends
Our nursery is filling up quickly! Baby birds have begun nesting early this year, likely due to our mild winter and damp spring. This is the time of year when we see a diversity of species coming through our door. From June through August, we receive an influx of orphaned animals - from squirrels, to Song Sparrows, to Virginia Opossums, and Eastern Screech Owls. We even have an Osprey egg in our incubator!
I am endlessly in awe of the work of Wild Care’s Animal Care Staff. They are an incredible team of dedicated, and highly-skilled wildlife rehabilitators. Their jobs are tireless, and not for the faint-hearted. They are on the forefront of seeing the direct impacts that we humans have on wildlife. They work long hours. Furthermore, they are experts in their field, required to have a working knowledge of the biology, habitats, and nutritional and behavioral needs of the 175+ species that arrive at Wild Care’s door.
Wild Care’s Animal Care Staff are our unsung wildlife heroes. Their commitment and compassion knows no boundaries. Cape Cod’s wildlife is fortunate to have these incredible humans on their side. These heroes have names. Their names are Jennifer, Leah, Kate, Niki, and Jayne.
#GOTEAM
Sincerely, Executive Director, Stephanie ~
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Please consider making a
Donation
today!
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By making a donation, you support our team in their ongoing efforts to help Cape Cod’s wildlife,
one animal at a time...
(Photo: Kate Diggs, Staff Wildlife Rehabilitator, feeds an orphaned squirrel. Photo by Kerry Reid.)
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It's June and our nursery is already bustling with activity!
Please make a donation today, and help us to prepare for what summer brings!
Photos by Kerry Reid.
(Left: squirrel, robin, chickadees
Right: mouse, grackles)
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By Jennifer Taylor, Animal Care Coordinator
A Red-tailed Hawk nest in Barnstable lost a nestling due to an unknown event. The home owners had been watching the interactions of a pair of hawks and their two babies. The nestling was sighted on the ground after the caller heard a raucous of Blue Jays in the yard. The home owners called Wild Care, and we asked if they could get the bird into a box. That should not have been a problem, however the chick’s parents were swooping at them whenever they got near.
We put a call out to our hawk-savvy volunteers. Jayne was at the dentist, and Peg was at the vets...
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Intern Naomi, feeding the hungry chick
at Wild Care.
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Date: Saturday, June 8, 2019
Time: 9 AM EST – 1 PM EST
Location: Harwich Community Center, 100 Oak Street Harwich MA
TO DONATE:
Bring your USABLE, CLEAN and PRICED items to the Harwich Community Center on Friday June 7, 2018 from 1 PM to 7 PM. We can accept: home decor, housewares, tools, sports equipment, small working appliances, lamps, art & frames, light-weight furniture, jewelry, and modern books. We are sorry, we cannot accept: TV’s; computers or computer monitors; non-working, large and older appliances; Christmas items; clothing; heavy furniture; and animal fur or feathers.
TO ATTEND:
Just show up on June 8th between 9 AM and 1 PM at the Harwich Community Center. We’re sure we have treasures just for you!
TO VOLUNTEER:
Friday, June 7 - 11 AM to 8 PM. Wild Care Yard Sale set up at the Harwich Community Center. Volunteers Needed. Contact Jan Raffaele at
ferals18@msn.com
or call 774-237-0797.
We’re always looking for help. Below are just a few of the possible volunteer opportunities available:
- Help unload boxes from donor’s cars
- Unpack boxes and price items
- Help work the floor the day of the sale
- Pack unsold items on Saturday
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Wild Care is excited to announce the second annual “Swooping In for Wild Care”,
a fundraising event in honor of Wild Care
, hosted by
Addison Art Gallery
.
Spearheaded by artists SaraJane Doberstein and Amy Sanders, and gallery owner Helen Addison. “
Swooping in
for Wild Care” includes an exhibit of new works, prize drawing, local author book signings, and a visit from Wild Care’s four-legged and feathery friends. The event will be held at Addison Art Gallery located at 43 S. Orleans Rd., (Rt 28) Orleans from 5-7 PM. Light refreshments will be served.
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Wild Care is hosting a “Wild Baby Shower” on Saturday, June 29th from 10 AM – 3 PM at Wild Care, 10 Smith Ln, Eastham, MA, with a rain date of June 30th. (Note: If weather is questionable, please check our Facebook page for updates.) Join us in celebration of all our precious wild babies! We will be offering guided tours of our outdoor enclosures and seabird therapy pool area, along with light refreshments, face painting, educational games, and an adorable party favor to take home!
Meet and greet our Animal Ambassadors in hourly presentations:
- 11 AM GARV (Eastern Box Turtle)
- 12 PM Nickerson (Eastern Screech Owl)
- 1 PM Ilean (Mallard Duck)
- 2 PM Up Up (Eastern Screech Owl)
Meeting our Animal Ambassadors is always a favorite amongst the children, so please plan your visit according with whom they would like to meet.
All are welcome, and there is no fee to attend. Baby shower gifts are greatly appreciated.
Click Here
for more information and to view our Wish List.
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We've got one-of-a-kind Designs.
Purchase at Wild Care daily in our lobby between the hours of
9AM-5PM. 10 Smith Ln. Eastham, or contact Kerry between the hours of 10AM-2PM, M-F to purchase over
the phone
at
(508) 240-2255.
Merchandise s
hipping charges vary.
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Turtle T-Shirt ($20)
Kids & Adult Sizes
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Owl T-Shirt ($20)
Kids & Adult Sizes
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Osprey Long Sleeved T-shirt ($25)
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Osprey - Heather Green Hoodie ($45)
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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
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If you were thinking about purchasing something soon, we would be grateful if you used our
Smile
account, there is no additional cost to you, but a nice donation to Wild Care! And don't forget to take a look at our Amazon Wishlist, below!
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Wild Care, Inc.
10 Smith Lane
Eastham, MA 02642
info@wildcarecapecod.org
508-240-2255
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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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