Wildlife Rehabilitation centers are often over flowing with animals brought in by individuals who believe they are helping wild animals, but are instead mistaking normal healthy behaviors for cries for help. The removal of healthy, legally protected wildlife from their homes is an issue harming both rehabilitators and our local animals.
We will travel to local elementary schools, libraries, and zoos with animal enthusiasts and wildlife rehabilitators to teach young students about the differences between animals that need help, and animals that should not be interfered with.I am excited to announce that the Animal Rehabilitation Education project has been chosen to be a recipient of the Roots and Shoots grant this year! With the funds, we hope to continue our work running programs focused on educating the public on local wildlife and conservation. With the help of the grant, we are looking to further our work surrounding wildlife rehabilitation centers, reducing the amounts of healthy animals brought in due to a mistaken interpretation of their needs. We thank Roots and Shoots for helping us continue our project!
