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"Lots of people talk to animals,
not to many listen - that's the problem" Winnie the Pooh
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September 99 Treatment
Statistics
September provided us with an interesting month. We treated 65 animals, which is a
much-appreciated decrease in injured wildlife compared to the last few months. This is
normal for the season and has through the years remained a statistical trend. We
were able to release 50%, giving us a great success rate.
One of our heartbreaks this month involved a wild Conure which happened
to get its leg tangled up in some fishing line which someone had disposed
of incorrectly. Unfortunately, it seems someone had the attitude
"I’m done with it, I can just toss it and someone will pick up after me".
That's what happened in this case and this bird’s leg became
wrapped and entangled in this line. By the time AWRE
rescued this bird, its’ foot and lower leg had began to sluff off and gangrene
had progressed up the leg and into the lower abdominal area. A very, very sad sight.
These types of symptoms do not happen overnight; this creature suffered a long time with
this fish line. Please do not forget the starvation, emaciation,
dehydration, etc. that occurs when a creature is not able to care for
itself because of these types of entanglement. Remember to dispose
of any and all waste properly.
September 5th, 1999
August 99
Treatment Statistics
August has been a month that has proven our communities need for the services of AWRE.
In August, we treated 127 different injured animals. Successfully treating and
releasing 87 of these patients gave us our highest success rate ever. A resounding 69%.
September 5th, 1999
July 1999 Treatment
Statistics
In July, we treated 112 animals and were able to successfully release 67 of the critters,
giving us a 60% success rate.
Special
Announcement from AWRE -- Care of Injured and/or Distressed Wildlife
One of the most frustrating and disturbing circumstances to deal with is when a caring
citizen calls with an infant bird that has fallen from its’ nest and feel they should
try and raise it themselves.
Even after being told it is illegal for a non-licensed individual to do so, people still refuse to turn the bird in. This happens even after the person is told strict dietary and nutritional requirements must be met, maintained and kept within proper ratios for each specific species. Successfully fostering wildlife babies is truly a scientific process and not to be taken lightly and without thought.
In most cases, the person will either kill
the bird or cause so many problems through nutritional deficiencies of one type
or another that the bird's health is in jeopardy. In many instances, there are a
variety of these manifestations. This can be avoided by simply turning the animal
over to the proper authority. It is amazing how many people try and feed animals
processed human food. This does not work!
One of the saddest of these cases was when a genuinely caring, loving lady
called with questions of why a fledgling she found had died. She described how she scooped
it up and cuddled it to her chest and cheek. She described how the bird
trembled at her touch and how it started breathing while she held it close to her
face. This person honestly thought she was comforting the little bird.
Actually, the bird did not know it was in the hands of someone trying to
help it. The little bird thought it was in the hands of a predator and
was soon to be this giant predator’s next meal. The trembling
and rapid breathing the lady was describing are all symptoms of serious stress
disorders.
Any trained rehabber knows these symptoms and how to avoid stress problems. Stress
is a major factor when dealing with wildlife. A wild animal WILL literally
die from stress and it can take less than twenty minutes if not
responded to correctly. This particular animal was killed by this person's
"affection" which brought on the stress causing its’ demise.
As a rehabber, one has to try and educate the caller without destroying the caring
and emotional well being of the hopeful rescuer in hopes the injured animal will
be taken to the proper facilities.
If you truly love and are truly concerned about the well fare of the
orphaned and/or injured animal you found, please contact a
licensed rehabber, your local vet, your local Fish and Game Dept., Fish and
Wildlife Service, or Dept. of Natural Resources to find qualified help for the creature.
July 6th, 1999
June 1999
Treatment Statistics
June has blown by with a fairly heavy load. At AWRE we
treated 120 different animals and were able to successfully release 58 of them. This being
the tail end of baby season, we hope the caseload will lighten in July.
June 1st, 1999
May
1999 Treatment Statistics
Just finished compiling AWRE’s statistics for the month of May 99, no wonder time has
gone by so fast, we have treated 139 different animals. We also maintained a high
success rate with 76 being released. It is baby season and we have had our share of
fledgling Red Tail Hawks, Red Shouldered Hawks, Barn Owls and Kestrels, not to mention all
the ducks and Pigeons. The majority of the raptors were just learning to fly and only
needed a safe place to rest up, have a hearty meal or two and develop a little more
strength. Then we release them as close to their point of capture as possible. Great
fun!
April 4th, 1999
AWRE receives employee community grant from Boeing California
For those of you that have read our State of the Corporation Announcement, you will know that AWRE has been experiencing financial difficulties. Fortunately, when things seemed to be the darkest, the Employees Community Fund of Boeing California came to our rescue with a most generous grant.
With the employees of Boeing's help, AWRE will be able to continue to provide our services and resources to our community and our wildlife. When you hear of the good work that AWRE is doing, please realize that we were only able to provide that service --rescue, treat and release injured wildlife and help educate our communities -- through grants and donations. We are a non-profit, non-salaried organization.
This grant will go towards purchasing needed medical supplies and medicines commonly used in our rehabilitative efforts.
AWRE would like to extend our warmest gratitude to Boeing California and thank them for their generosity, consideration and concern. Their concern for our community, environment and wildlife is truly commendable
Special Release
State of the Corporation -- AWRE
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their most generous donations and support, as well as your concern for wildlife. It is all greatly appreciated and reassuring to know people care for the welfare of injured wildlife, as AWRE does.Due to the extreme costs involved with the activities of AWRE, and the low amount of donations, in 1998 AWRE spent more money than it had coming in. As a corporation, we failed to meet our expenses. There are no salaries or paid positions at AWRE, and all donations go directly to aiding our injured wildlife; supplies, food, medicine etc.... The bottom line is, we do not know how much longer we will be able to carry out our two fold mission of aiding injured wildlife and educating our communities on the care and respect for wildlife.
This is why your help and donations are so vitally important. Without your support, we will not be able to continue our noble efforts. Please help if you can.
Thank you.
March 14th, 1999
All Wildlife Rescue and Education -- February Summary Data
February was a fairly slow month. We treated 40 animals and were able to successfully release 50% of them. One of the more interesting days started out by responding to a call from the Coast Guard. One of their inspectors noticed a Laysan Albatross on the cargo hatch of the tanker East Fortune. We found the Albatross hiding under the cargo hatch and in good shape.
During examination, we found a large undigested mass stuck in its throat, which we promptly removed. This had to have been the problem since the bird finally started to act like a wild Albatross again. We later test flew this bird and found it to be perfectly normal and released it back into the wild. Another happy ending for AWRE.We are now bracing for baby season and the usual on-slaught
February 7th, 1999
All Wildlife Rescue and Education -- January Summary Data
The year 1999 has started with an influx of hawks, mostly Red Tail and Coopers Hawks. All have suffered from trauma; mostly broken wings and coricoid injuries. We treated a total of 66 animals and were able to successfully release 46% of them.We also found proper homes for some Iguanas that were given as Christmas gifts. Please, before giving or receiving an animal as a pet, check into the type of living environment that animal requires to live in a healthy manner as close to its' natural environment as possible.
December 30th, 1998
September 30th, 1998
One heart-breaking case we had this month was that of a Brown Pelican. A human had brutally and savagely attacked this threatened species. The tortuous injuries this fine animal received from this obviously cruel individual caused the bird's death, despite the valiant efforts of Dr. Tia Greenberg of Long Beach Animal Hospital. The police caught this individual and charges are being pressed against him. Unfortunately, the penalty is not strong enough to bring restitution for the Pelicans' death.
On a happier note, we have had an influx of rather large Iguanas. The ailments these lizards suffered were due to inadequate husbandry (they were not housed in the proper environment and were not given a proper diet). We were able to house the animals under the proper condition, the temperature for Iguanas must remain between 80*F and 90*F with the humidity remaining above 95%. Providing the proper amount of sunlight is very important, too. This along with a variety of the proper foods for these lizards and a little tincture of time enabled these critters to regain their health and be placed in a proper and suitable home
Please do not remove the tags or bands unless the bird is dead. If the bird is sick or injured and captured, notify the nearest DFG warden or AWRE. If the bird is hooked, remove the hook and line and carefully so as not to injure the bird or rip the skin or pouch. If the hook is embedded in the skin, push the barb through the skin, cut it off, and then back the hook out. If the bird is dead, we'd appreciate the tags back so we can check them for wear and longevity. We will inform you of the bird's origins, age, etc., so send your sightings to: Dan Anderson PELICAN RESEARCH PROJECT Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries University of California Davis, CA 95616
All Wildlife Rescue and Education, Inc.
Extends Service to San Diego
This announcement comes with mixed emotions. The esteemed Dr. Ed Acosta
has left the LBAH to open his own practice in San Diego, Ca. His expertise and incredible abilities
will certainly be missed.
Now the good news. His new practice is SUNSET CLIFFS ANIMAL CLINIC, 4741 Point Loma Ave., San Diego, Ca. 92107 (619) 224-0773. Anyone looking for a veterinarian in the San Diego area, we guarantee you will find Dr. Acosta the finest, most caring individual you will ever meet. His love and dedication to animals of all kinds is only exceeded by his immense knowledge of veterinary medicine.
His move to San Diego also means that AWRE is extending our service area to help serve the wildlife and communities around San Diego.
AWRE wishes Dr. Acosta and Dr. Berg our best wishes for their success and thank them wholeheartedly for all their help and assistance.
All Wildlife Rescue and Education, Inc. receives donation from Thums Long Beach Co.
Thums Long Beach Co. recently made a generous donation to AWRE and we would like to extend our gratitude to them for their support and consideration.
April and May have been very busy for AWRE but our treatment statistics are encouraging. In April, AWRE treated 113 animals with a 68% success rate. In May, we treated 153 animals with a 72% success rate. We had a large variety of animals including Great Horned Owls, Barn Owls, a Red Tailed Hawk and a passel of possums.
All Wildlife Rescue and Education, Inc. receives donation from Thums Long Beach Co.
Thums Long Beach Co. recently made a generous donation to AWRE and we would like to extend our gratitude to them for their support and consideration.
April and May have been very busy for AWRE but our treatment statistics are encouraging. In April, AWRE treated 113 animals with a 68% success rate. In May, we treated 153 animals with a 72% success rate. We had a large variety of animals including Great Horned Owls, Barn Owls, a Red Tailed Hawk and a passel of possums.
Come join us! On Saturday, June 7th,1997 AWRE will be at the El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 E. Spring St., Long Beach, CA. (562)570-1745 helping them celebrate their "Family Fun Day". Bring your family and come down to meet Archimedes, and enjoy the many other activities at the El Dorado Nature Centers' Family Fun Day.
As of April 1st 1997, All Wildlife Rescue and Education, Inc. (AWRE) is officially recognized by the Federal government of the U.S.A. as a non-profit organization. This recognition culminates many years of work and research by the founding board members, in particular the driving force behind the organization, Executive Director, Dave Thraen. AWRE is now in the process of actively pursuing grants and setting up "shop" as an official organization.
On March 21st 1997, All Wildlife Rescue and Education, Inc. (AWRE) received approval from the State of California to organize as a non-profit organization.