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501c3 Non-Pr<strong>of</strong>it Organization<br />
Inc.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Wildnews</strong><br />
www.<strong>Wildlife</strong><strong>Center</strong><strong>of</strong><strong>Venice</strong>.org<br />
Phone: (941) 484-9657<br />
Summer 2010<br />
Largest Area Bird Rescue Team Serving all <strong>of</strong> Sarasota & West<br />
Charlotte Counties since 2004. <strong>The</strong> WCV receives No Federal, State,<br />
County, or City Funding, and is run solely on donations.<br />
Photo Credit: IBRRC<br />
Oil Spill Response For Birds<br />
By Kevin Barton<br />
<strong>The</strong>re are only two internationally recognized oil spill response organizations in the United States dedicated to oiled<br />
bird rehabilitation. <strong>The</strong>y are Tristate Bird Rescue <strong>of</strong> Delaware and the International Bird Rescue & Research <strong>Center</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
California. Both <strong>of</strong> these organizations are setting up and running cleaning stations in affected Gulf Coast communities.<br />
Both organizations are contracted by BP and regulated by the Coast Guard, USFWS & OSHA. <strong>The</strong>y will have experienced<br />
rehabilitators, veterinarians, government backing and BP’s credit card onsite to help save as many affected birds as possible.<br />
(That is the good news.)<br />
<strong>The</strong> bad news is that participation by our local wildlife rehab centers (that usually handle all local wildlife issues from<br />
those man-made like fish hooks, car impacts and power line electrocutions to natural events like red tide blooms, botulism<br />
and hurricanes) will be highly restricted. This is a very uneasy feeling for those <strong>of</strong> us that are usually on the front lines <strong>of</strong><br />
wildlife care. It is important to explain that the needs <strong>of</strong> a successful cleaning station are beyond the means <strong>of</strong> most rehab<br />
facilities, especially with regards to the huge water heaters and hazardous waste disposal required. An average <strong>of</strong> 300 gallons<br />
<strong>of</strong> heated water is used per bird according to IBRRC and all oil, water, soap, and other contaminants collected must be trucked<br />
away. This stuff can’t go down your drain or septic tank. <strong>The</strong> required HAZMAT gear is provided by BP and governmental<br />
agencies. Every bird that survives the cleaning process will be federally banded for future measure <strong>of</strong> success or failure. Most<br />
rehabilitation centers can’t do this. ( continued on page 3 )
Our Mission<br />
Rescue, Rehabilitation,<br />
& Release <strong>of</strong> Sick, Injured,<br />
and Orphaned Wild Animals<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />
Kevin Barton President<br />
Linda Schrader Vice President<br />
Linda Barton Secretary / Treasurer<br />
Jody <strong>The</strong>akos Volunteer/ Project<br />
Coordinator<br />
Jane Reeves Event Planner /<br />
Merchandising<br />
Advisory Board<br />
Peg Magee Education Director<br />
Larry Corl Rescue Training Class<br />
Bill Korp Legal Advice<br />
Susan Murray Special Projects<br />
Rehabilitation Staff<br />
Mark Martell Melissa Tinsley<br />
Veterinary Resource Panel<br />
Dr. Ellis DVM<br />
Dr. Iulo DVM<br />
Dr. Kellogg DVM<br />
Dr. Kohn DVM<br />
Otter pup<br />
<strong>Wildlife</strong> <strong>Center</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Venice</strong>, Inc.<br />
Member <strong>of</strong> the NWRA, IWRC, & FWRA.<br />
Dr. Kurzydlo DVM<br />
Dr. Landess DVM<br />
Dr. Mossler DVM<br />
Dr. Ward DVM<br />
Newsletter Design Donated by<br />
Jason Barton<br />
www.<strong>Wildlife</strong><strong>Center</strong><strong>of</strong><strong>Venice</strong>.org<br />
Phone: (941) 484-9657<br />
Email: thewildlifecenter<strong>of</strong>venice@hotmail.com<br />
<strong>Center</strong> Updates<br />
I’m proud to report to you, our supporters and patrons, that the WCV<br />
has continued to grow, despite the economy and an ever increasing work<br />
load. Thanks to you, the <strong>Center</strong> was able to help over 12,000 wild animals<br />
in need since our inception in 2004. As <strong>of</strong> June 30th <strong>of</strong> this year, WCV has<br />
treated 1,731 patients including 940 birds, 745 mammals and 46 reptiles.<br />
To accommodate these numbers, we have hired an additional rehabilitator,<br />
and have labored to increase our infrastructure by adding twelve mammal<br />
enclosures and completing the three long awaited 20’x 48’ seabird aviaries.<br />
<strong>The</strong>se new structures will benefit the majority <strong>of</strong> our patients as they<br />
approach release time. Such necessary improvements would not be possible<br />
without your continued generosity.<br />
Many <strong>of</strong> our cages are filled by our all volunteer wildlife rescue team<br />
that are on the road everyday <strong>of</strong> the year in their own vehicles from the<br />
Sarasota/Bradenton line south to Boca Grande, Englewood and North Port.<br />
Last year our dispatchers answered over 4180 animal related calls and our<br />
rescuers responded to over 3750 situations in the field. <strong>The</strong> animals brought<br />
back to the center were then cared for by many other volunteers from<br />
feeders, cleaners and rehab assistants to home care moms and dads and, <strong>of</strong><br />
course, our supportive veterinarians and their staffs. To all <strong>of</strong> you, Linda and<br />
I are indebted, for making our dreams a reality and for helping us to help the<br />
too <strong>of</strong>ten helpless.<br />
I must also thank our volunteer fundraisers, educators, booth<br />
attendants and parade goers for spreading our mission <strong>of</strong> helping local<br />
wildlife in need and for tirelessly furthering this simple cause, yet massive<br />
undertaking. Recent grants received, news articles, a TV documentary with<br />
WEDU’s Gulfcoast Journal and increases in volunteers and donors are all<br />
signs that our collective efforts are helping the <strong>Wildlife</strong> <strong>Center</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Venice</strong> to<br />
better serve our community. Thank you.<br />
24’ x 24’ Mammal Enclosure. Made possible by Sarasota’s Cat Depot, Brittania Homes,<br />
Board members Jane Reeves and Jody <strong>The</strong>akos, and WCV volunteers Mark Martell,<br />
Kevin Cranberry, Brad Bliss, Blanche and Jacques Boudreau.<br />
12 cages, capable <strong>of</strong> housing over 60. Raccoon youngsters enjoying new digs.
Oil Spill Response For Birds continued from page 1<br />
What we can do is prepare for the worst. Our volunteer base, the largest <strong>of</strong><br />
its kind in the area, is well equipped to handle most wildlife emergencies (with<br />
very diverse pr<strong>of</strong>essional backgrounds including Coast Guard, military, police,<br />
firefighters, Red Cross, nurses, EMTs and don’t forget our experienced rehabbers<br />
and veterinarians). <strong>The</strong> WCV is taking advantage <strong>of</strong> all training opportunities<br />
available. In 2008, I went to a wildlife conference held by the International <strong>Wildlife</strong><br />
Rehabilitators Council and co-hosted by the above mentioned IBRRC outside San<br />
Francisco specifically to prepare for a potential oil spill in our area. To see their<br />
setup and protocols along with some basic training was invaluable, however, BP<br />
Deepwater Horizon specific courses are required for all aspects <strong>of</strong> cleanup response.<br />
One such course (BP’s Mod 3 HAZMAT training) has been <strong>of</strong>fered locally and nearly<br />
30 <strong>of</strong> our volunteers have already taken it with more awaiting training opportunities<br />
to return to our area. <strong>The</strong>re are also 12 and 40 hour courses that some <strong>of</strong> our<br />
personnel are pursuing, but these are for more experienced wildlife rehabilitators<br />
and other parapr<strong>of</strong>essionals.<br />
Like other facilities, and networking partners, the WCV is asking for donations<br />
<strong>of</strong> money, supplies, and equipment. Gas cards, Home Depot and Lowe’s cards<br />
facilitate the purchase <strong>of</strong> necessary items. We always need chest freezers, hand held<br />
fishing nets, dog/cat kennels, leather gloves, welding gloves, thick rubber gloves,<br />
Lactated Ringers, Pedialyte, blue dawn dish detergent, canola oil and kennel dryers.<br />
Please know that I share every ones frustration with the current unknown and<br />
the bureaucracy. Years <strong>of</strong> work could be quickly wiped out should the oil hit our<br />
shores. With no end in sight and ever increasing spill estimates, we can’t help but<br />
expect some impact. So far the main impact on us is economic as it has negatively<br />
affected our donors. My primary concerns, however, are that cleaning stations are<br />
located near affected birds for prompt care and that those stations are adequately<br />
prepared, staffed, and funded. Should WCV be asked to help in any capacity in<br />
Sarasota or Charlotte County our 80 plus volunteers are ready to help rescue, rehab,<br />
wash, dry, transport, hold or release any wild animal. We stand ready to help area<br />
wildlife in need. This is what we do.<br />
If you see oiled wildlife,<br />
call 1-866-557-1407.<br />
If you would like to volunteer with oiled birds,<br />
please email: fw4ppc@fws.gov or call 404-679-7049.<br />
If you would like to help with beach cleanup, please visit:<br />
www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com<br />
July 17, 2010<br />
3 pm to 8 pm<br />
Lucky Pelican Bistro<br />
9239 Lake Osprey Drive<br />
Sarasota, FL 34240<br />
Just east <strong>of</strong> University & I-75<br />
Join the Pelican Club: Prepare Educate Lead Invest Care Action Now<br />
• Find out what you can do NOW. Talk with those in the know.<br />
• Fun for the Family, Live Music, Enjoy the area’s best seafood and more.<br />
• Donate items for rescue. For list <strong>of</strong> helpful items, such as medicines,<br />
cleaning products and materials visit:<br />
www.wildlifecenter<strong>of</strong>venice.org/wish_list.html<br />
at<br />
Caring for hundreds <strong>of</strong> pelicans and<br />
other sea birds annually is costly. <strong>The</strong><br />
WCV spends roughly $1000 a month on<br />
fish alone! <strong>The</strong>re is growing fear that with<br />
the oil spill in the Gulf, our fish suppliers<br />
will be forced to raise prices.<br />
Offshore birds like this northern gannet<br />
are likely to be first affected in our area,<br />
as they were in Louisiana.<br />
Three massive 48’ X 20’ X 14’ seabird<br />
aviaries, nearly completed, are ready to<br />
assist with oil affected birds, should they<br />
be needed.<br />
Two cormorants sitting by a pool in the<br />
new aviary, made from an old boat.<br />
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extremely difficult to catch a flighted bird, but rescuers Larry Corl and Peg McGee made it look easy. We are fortunate to have a<br />
talented and skilled rescue team.<br />
Upon arriving at the <strong>Center</strong>, our rehabilitators noticed that the crane was extremely disoriented—she was very unsteady<br />
and would walk backwards when stressed. We could not detect any fractures, so we decided to treat her with supportive care.<br />
She was placed in a 50 foot aviary next to the other cranes. At first, she showed no interest in the others, even her own baby.<br />
We couldn’t even imagine what she had been through—losing her mate and babies all within a week. She needed some time<br />
to heal. We tried putting her baby in with her (much to the dismay <strong>of</strong> the “surrogate mom”), but there was no recognition by<br />
the adult. So we put the baby back in with the surrogate. Three days later, one <strong>of</strong> our volunteers, Brad Bliss noticed that the<br />
parent crane finally recognized her baby. She was feeding it worms through the chain link mesh connecting the two aviaries.<br />
Mother and baby were communicating (special sounds SHC’s make that I won’t even try to explain!). Each day we are seeing<br />
more and more improvement and the baby is being cared for by both adults. Our goal is to release all 3 together near their<br />
capture sites, once the baby can fly. We don’t want to take a chance on releasing them until the kid is independent for fear <strong>of</strong><br />
abandonment by both adults, in a custody battle.<br />
Good Mama!<br />
By Peg Magee<br />
Ed Hicks and I slowly carried the twiggy nest with its precious cargo <strong>of</strong> three five-week-old baby squirrels from the back seat<br />
<strong>of</strong> the car to a spot just near the cabbage palm tree in the courtyard. This tree, at Pelican Alley Restaurant near the Albee<br />
Road Bridge had been trimmed <strong>of</strong> its dead and dried out fronds the morning before. That was when the trimmer discovered<br />
the nest and placed it carefully on the ground next to the tree. He waited to see if mama would come for her three babies,<br />
but with all the chain saw noise and commotion, she didn’t return. Being a wildlife enthusiast, Mike worried about the little<br />
guys all during his lunch hour and decided to bring them to the <strong>Wildlife</strong> <strong>Center</strong> to be raised for about four months and then<br />
released. But the following morning, we decided to give Mom another, quieter, chance. We returned to the enclosed patio<br />
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My two Moms.<br />
at the restaurant, placed the nest on the table near the tree and waited.<br />
During our watch, we commented on the incredible nest, about 2 feet long,<br />
<strong>of</strong> woven twigs, and lined with s<strong>of</strong>t cabbage palm boat fringe—warm and<br />
s<strong>of</strong>t for the babies. Almost an hour went by until we spotted Mom in the<br />
tree above the nest. I grabbed Ed’s arm and held my breath. How thrilling,<br />
this could be it. Sure enough, she made her way down the trunk, entered<br />
the nest, and emerged with one <strong>of</strong> the babies, all curled up in her mouth,<br />
like a cat carries a kitten. She scampered across the courtyard, climbed<br />
to a fence, and ran its length to the bridge where she disappeared below.<br />
She returned for the second, and then the third, scampering into the<br />
foliage under the bridge where they could be safe from flying raptors, and<br />
hopefully other predators. After all the work, she left her nest behind--now<br />
a cherished display for the WCV’s education outreach program.<br />
Sandhill Crane Reunion<br />
by Linda Schrader<br />
On May 13th, WCV received a call about a<br />
sandhill crane (SHC) family that was hit by a car in<br />
front <strong>of</strong> the Stoneybrook development on <strong>Center</strong> Ave.<br />
in <strong>Venice</strong>. Henry Brooks, Kevin and I responded to<br />
the call. Unfortunately, one <strong>of</strong> the adults died at the<br />
scene. <strong>The</strong> other adult was injured, but flew <strong>of</strong>f when<br />
approached by an animal control <strong>of</strong>ficer earlier. <strong>The</strong><br />
baby crane, whose sibling had been killed by a car less<br />
than a week earlier, was brought to WCV. We placed<br />
the baby in a large aviary where there were three<br />
adult cranes rehabilitating after receiving broken legs<br />
by stray golf balls and cars. One <strong>of</strong> the adults took an<br />
immediate interest in the baby and began to feed her<br />
right away. It was a wonderful sight to see!<br />
It took three days before we were able to capture<br />
the baby’s remaining, injured parent. Special thanks<br />
to all the residents at Stoneybrook, particularly James<br />
Mahoney, LuAnn Booker, and Wendy DiMeo. It’s<br />
Mama carrying babies to safety, one by one.
Baby Season<br />
Baby mocking bird gaping for cricket.<br />
by Kevin Barton<br />
After a long cold winter by Florida standards, the<br />
WCV hit the ground running in order to accommodate<br />
the onslaught <strong>of</strong> babies--called spring. In wildlife<br />
rehabilitation, spring is known as baby bird season<br />
and staff and volunteers take bets on the seasons first<br />
arrivals (a tradition I was introduced to back at the<br />
Pelican Man’s Bird Sanctuary). This year, Melissa won<br />
the bet for songbirds with the March admission <strong>of</strong> a<br />
baby mockingbird. In the weeks that followed, the<br />
WCV received hundreds <strong>of</strong> songbirds (including more<br />
mockingbirds, cardinals, bluejays, grackles, thrashers,<br />
wrens, woodpeckers, shrikes, crows, sparrows, tufted<br />
titmice, flycatchers, and doves). It is fun to work<br />
with the variety, but these guys get fed every 20 to 30 minutes for between 10 and 12 hours, making for extremely long,<br />
demanding days!<br />
Not all spring admits are songbirds. In fact, the WCV has already received numerous bouncing baby birds <strong>of</strong> prey, (such<br />
as bald eagles, osprey, red tail hawks, red shoulder hawks, sharp shinned hawks, coopers hawks, great horned owls, barred<br />
owls, screech owls, swallow tailed kites, and black vultures). <strong>The</strong> WCV has also admitted many baby ducklings, herons, egrets,<br />
moorhen, sandhill cranes, an endangered limpkin, and least terns. It is important to note that many <strong>of</strong> these temporary<br />
orphans were reunited with their parents, including those that required me to climb to heights <strong>of</strong> 60 feet up trees or power<br />
poles. In the case <strong>of</strong> two bald eagle chicks grounded by a downed tree, Linda and I sacrificed our second Papasan chair. Using<br />
these chair frames is the best idea I’ve ever had for renesting eagles and osprey. <strong>The</strong>y work so well that I am spreading the<br />
word to rehab centers all over, but please save and salvage local ones for the WCV.<br />
Spring may be dominated by birds, but the lack <strong>of</strong> sleep is compounded by orphan mammals which need to be fed<br />
every two to six hours, both day and night, which requires home care. Orphaned mammals this season include otters, deer,<br />
squirrels, raccoons, skunk, bats, rabbits, moles, opossums, mice, fox, bobcats, armadillos, and flying squirrels. Again, variety<br />
is the spice <strong>of</strong> life, but whenever possible we try not to get between healthy babies and their parents. If you need help<br />
deciding what to do, call our staff for guidance, and NO, it is usually not true that animals touched by humans will be<br />
abandoned by their mothers. WCV reunites families all the time while educating callers on individual situations.<br />
Baby season lasts through the summer in our area and many more species and hundreds <strong>of</strong> babies are still to come.<br />
Please help us meet the demands <strong>of</strong> these needy youngsters by donating time, supplies, or, <strong>of</strong> course, money. This is the time<br />
<strong>of</strong> year that the WCV is busiest and that donations are slowest.<br />
Eaglets grounded by downed tree. at<br />
Larry Byrd’s property in Sarasota.<br />
Papasan frame with nesting material.<br />
Larry Corl and caller ready the lift.<br />
Kevin Barton securing platform.<br />
Papasan chair frames are ideal replacements for osprey<br />
and eagle nests. <strong>The</strong>y are the perfect size, shape,<br />
strength, and weight. If any <strong>of</strong> our supporters would<br />
like to donate old papasan chairs, please call us at<br />
(941) 484-9657. Drop <strong>of</strong>fs are accepted daily, pickups<br />
can be arranged if necessary.<br />
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Due to habitat loss, Least Terns <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
nest on rock ro<strong>of</strong>tops. Unfortunately, this<br />
type <strong>of</strong> ro<strong>of</strong> is becoming less common.<br />
This juvenile fish crow enjoys his aviary<br />
with several others.<br />
Increasingly rare, spotted skunks like this<br />
one, and striped skunks, need protection<br />
in our area.<br />
Although the WCV admitted 14 deer<br />
fawn this year, most were reunited with<br />
their mothers. <strong>The</strong> six remaining drink<br />
nearly 3 gallons <strong>of</strong> fresh goat’s milk a day.<br />
Got Milk? - call (941) 484-9657 to donate!<br />
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Chick-A-Boom Goes Boom<br />
By: Melissa Tinsley<br />
Back to work after a day <strong>of</strong>f, I make my<br />
way through the hospital checking in on<br />
the patients and new intakes that had come<br />
in the day before. I open a door and what<br />
do I see before me, three <strong>of</strong> the tiniest little<br />
terns I had ever laid my eyes upon. Some<br />
populations <strong>of</strong> Least Terns are considered<br />
endangered due to human disturbances <strong>of</strong><br />
nesting areas. Least terns normally nest in<br />
shell and gravel on the ground but some<br />
have resorted to nesting on rock or gravel<br />
ro<strong>of</strong>tops. As so was the story for these<br />
three little guys, coming from the gravel<br />
ro<strong>of</strong>top <strong>of</strong> a business in an industrial park<br />
<strong>of</strong>f Fruitville Road near the Celery Fields.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y were nervous and frightened and<br />
had no interest in any <strong>of</strong> the food I had put<br />
before them. Throughout the morning, I<br />
periodically would try to work with them<br />
by enticing them with slivers <strong>of</strong> fish, worms,<br />
and crickets to no avail. We knew we had<br />
to get them back to their parents and<br />
fast. I called my husband Scott at home and asked how he felt about assisting me<br />
in getting the little guys back up on the ro<strong>of</strong>top. He questioned me climbing but<br />
he was in. Kevin and I loaded up the ladders on to my truck and all the while, I was<br />
taking in every tip he had to <strong>of</strong>fer about how to get them and myself up safely, being<br />
extremely cautious not to disturb any <strong>of</strong> the other chicks or parents in the process.<br />
He also told me how Audubon members have utilized a re-nesting tool known as a<br />
chick-a-boom. A chick-a-boom is a basket on the end <strong>of</strong> a telescopic pole used to get<br />
the baby birds up and over back into the nesting area. “One would definitely come in<br />
handy right now”, I thought. Kevin and I put a few things together to come up with<br />
our best version <strong>of</strong> that.<br />
Arriving at the business, Scott and I observed numerous Least Terns swooping all<br />
around the ro<strong>of</strong>top tending to their young. We both looked in amazement. <strong>The</strong>n I<br />
looked at the climb I was going to have to take and got a bit nervous for a moment<br />
or two or three. <strong>The</strong> climb required setting up one ladder about 25 to 30 feet to<br />
reach the first level <strong>of</strong> the ro<strong>of</strong>, and then hoisting up a 6 foot ladder to get me up<br />
to the second level <strong>of</strong> the ro<strong>of</strong> where they were nesting. I peeked over and to my<br />
amazement I saw an abundant number <strong>of</strong> chicks all over the ro<strong>of</strong>top. I carried up my<br />
box, opened the lid, and one by one set each one over the 8 to 9 inch ledge <strong>of</strong> the<br />
ro<strong>of</strong>. As I set each one down they were <strong>of</strong>f and running on those tiny little feet back<br />
to their spots on the ro<strong>of</strong>, they knew where their parents wanted them. I climbed<br />
down and we thought we should check to make sure there were no others on the<br />
ground. Sure enough there were. After three trips up that day, Scott and I “re-ro<strong>of</strong>ed”<br />
13 <strong>of</strong> the little guys. Unfortunately, on my third and final climb, this chick-a-boom<br />
went boom. I pushed it a little too far, stepped a little too high and stretched a little<br />
too long and down I came as the ladder buckled beneath me. Scott cried up to me,<br />
“Are you OK?” I moaned and said, “SSSHHHH”. He yelled again, “Are you OK?” as he<br />
popped his head over the ro<strong>of</strong>top. Realizing that there were no broken bones, we<br />
both laughed a bit and thought, “oh no, we have to search the ground again, what if<br />
the noise scared more <strong>of</strong>f the ro<strong>of</strong>”. And so we climbed back down and searched the<br />
grounds again but thankfully found no more so we packed it up for the day. Yeah,<br />
I was a little bruised up but a lot more the wiser. Since then we have had two more<br />
calls and three more terns from that industrial park, totaling 16 tiny terns “re-ro<strong>of</strong>ed”<br />
so far.
Recently Received Awards<br />
<strong>The</strong> WCV has renested a record 16 great<br />
horned owls among many other species<br />
this year alone.<br />
Peg McGee, WCV’s educational director,<br />
at a school demonstration.<br />
Osprey chick downed by storm at G. WIZ<br />
science museum. Picture, taken weeks<br />
later, shows Kevin’s renesting success.<br />
Among baby mammals treated this<br />
year, the WCV has admitted over 160<br />
orphaned opossums so far.<br />
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501c3 Not for Pr<strong>of</strong>it<br />
3252 Border Rd. <strong>Venice</strong>, FL 34292<br />
(941) 484-9657<br />
www.<strong>Wildlife</strong><strong>Center</strong><strong>of</strong><strong>Venice</strong>.org<br />
Businesses and<br />
Organizations<br />
that regularly help the<br />
<strong>Wildlife</strong> <strong>Center</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Venice</strong> to<br />
serve our community.<br />
Veterinary Assistance<br />
Donated by:<br />
Jacaranda Veterinary Associates<br />
Bayshore Animal Hospital,<br />
Nokomis Veterinary Clinic,<br />
& Forest Lakes Animal Hospital<br />
Discounted Fish Provided by:<br />
A. P. Bell Fish Company<br />
Aylesworth Fish & Bait<br />
Dog Food & Cat Food Donated by:<br />
Sarasota Humane Society<br />
Suncoast Humane Society<br />
Produce Donated by:<br />
<strong>Venice</strong> Sweetbay on 41 Bypass,<br />
the Dome’s J & J Produce,<br />
& Yoder’s Marketplace<br />
Cremation Services Donated by:<br />
Belspur Oaks Pet Crematorium<br />
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Inc.<br />
SPECIAL THANKS<br />
to the Sarasota Veterinary Emergency Hospital, <strong>The</strong> Gulf Coast<br />
Veterinary Oncology, & the Animal ER <strong>of</strong> Sarasota for assistance<br />
with night rescues.<br />
Your donation in any amount helps<br />
the <strong>Wildlife</strong> <strong>Center</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Venice</strong><br />
in its mission to rescue,<br />
rehabilitate and release injured, ill, and<br />
orphaned wildlife.<br />
Please make donations payable to<br />
the <strong>Wildlife</strong> <strong>Center</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Venice</strong><br />
at 3252 Border Rd. <strong>Venice</strong> , FL 34292<br />
Name: ___________________________________________<br />
Address: _________________________________________<br />
City, State, Zip: ____________________________________<br />
E-mail: ___________________________________________<br />
Count me in on the following level:<br />
____ $1-150. Friend <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong><br />
____ $250-999. <strong>Wildlife</strong> Angel<br />
Turn your cans into cash for helping wildlife!<br />
Drop <strong>of</strong>f 7 days a week at the WCV.<br />
Please, aluminum cans only.<br />
Inc.<br />
Thank you<br />
for your<br />
support!<br />
____ $151-249. <strong>Wildlife</strong> Caretaker<br />
____ $1,000 and more. <strong>Wildlife</strong> Benefactor<br />
Donate online at www.<strong>Wildlife</strong><strong>Center</strong><strong>of</strong><strong>Venice</strong>.org!