Spring/Summer 2013 - Wildlife Rescue, Inc.

S p ri ng / Summer 2013
WILD NEWS
P.O. Box 330, Monkton, MD 21111 410-357-5179
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OUR MISSION
Established in 1994, Wildlife Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax- exempt
nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating the suffering of sick, injured
and orphaned wildlife.
We assist Maryland residents with wildlife emergencies, rescue and
rehabilitate wildlife with the goal of release back to nature. We are dedicated
to helping people find humane solutions for co-existing with wildlife. We
believe there is always a humane answer to any wildlife issue.
Foxes and Raccoons Seen During the Day
We get many calls, especially in the spring, about foxes and
raccoons that are out and about during the day. Many people
immediat e ly come to the conclusion that the animal
is sick or possibly has rabies. Although any wild animal should
be treated with caution, being out during the day is not an
indicator of rabies or illness. With increasing development,
wildlife is more visible than ever. In the spring, both foxes and
raccoons have their babies. Mother raccoons that are pregnant
or nursing babies need more food and are working day and
night to feed their young. Many
have lost their fear of humans and
have adapted to living in close
proximity to people. Even though
we ge n e ra l ly do not see them
most of the year, they are probably
nesting close enough that they
hear people and may very well be
used to all the activities and
noise people create around them,
making wildlife less afraid. It is
very common for raccoons to be
seen in the fall during daylight as
well. They need to put on a layer of fat before the cold of
winter and need extra time to find food.
Much of the same is true for foxes. The interesting thing
about foxes is that the male f ox stays with the female fox,
(vixen) until the babies are weaned. He will bring the vixen
food so she doesn’t have to leave the den. This takes more
time, since he has to find food, for not only himself, but his
mate. His search for food may keep him so busy, he may have
to work during the light hours. Foxes main diet consist of
mice. Having foxes close by can be an asset as they keep the
rodent population in check.
Last spring there was an article in the Baltimore Sun about a
red fox that was spotted on a daily basis at Pimlico, as exercise
riders took their horses out for early morning
workouts. The horses didn’t seem to mind the
curious fox and the riders weren’t concerned,
but everyone wondered if the fox would show
up for the big race. In fact, Dickie Small, a
veteran horse trainer, said “as more people
showed up for the second leg of the Triple
Crown, the fox seemed to be content staying in
it’s den.” Rick Walls of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s
Wildlife Services division commented about the fox and
stated foxes tend to be nocturnal but “it’s not unusual to see
them come out during the day at this time of year when they
are trying to feed their young.” Walls said while foxes do “get
comfortable” coming out in residential neighborhoods among
a small number of people, it’s a long shot in making its
Preakness debut. “With 100,000 people or so, I can’t see it
making an appearance,” Wall said. Foxes are generally very
shy, but they do have their own distinct personalities and their
behavior will differ for each individual animal. Just as your
pets have different personalities, so does wildlife.
2013 UPDATE - 3rd Phase Completed
for Maryland’s First Non-Lethal
Sterilization Project for Deer!
Karen Burke, DVM, Melissa Goodman, Keith Gold, DVM
& Jean Ayers preparing for surgery
Sabino Puga & Debbie LaTorre carrying deer to surgery
Keith Gold, DVM, Matt Matthias & Meredith Callahan
bringing deer to surgical area
In February of 2013 we completed the third
phase of our non-lethal deer sterilization birth
c o n t rol project. As in 2012, only remote
immobilization darting was used and we were
able to perfo rm the rapid ova ri e c t o my
procedure on nine more does. The most
interesting challenge this year stemmed from
the success of the project. Now for every 10
does we observed, there was only 2 who could
be darted because 8 were already sterilized. So
it took a little more time and patience to find a
doe who had not been sterilized already.
Karen Burke, DVM, Meredith Callahan
& Cheryl Williams, DVM in surgery
This ongoing success continues to confirm both a significant reduction in fawns and a
stabilization of the doe population without a major influx of new deer. This in turn is
resulting in less browsing because the does cannot get pregnant and they are not as hungry.
This also shows a lower deer population can be achieved in a humane manner without killing
any deer.
This project would not be as successful if it wasn't
for Dr. Anthony DeNicola and the donation of the
volunteer veterinarians, volunteer vet techs and other
local volunteers. Keith Gold, DVM provided a critical
and very important component of this third phase.
Under his direct supervision and guidance, we were
able to both expand and continue the training of our
volunteer staff to reduce the overall cost per doe. This
incredible level of volunteer support has resulted in the
most significant reduction of the cost per doe to date,
Claudia Johnson assisting Keith Gold, DVM
bringing the cost down to just 40% of the first year.
A Very Special Thank You to Keith Gold, DVM and C h e ryl Williams, DVM of Chadwe l l
Animal Hospital, and Karen Burke, DVM. Chadwell Animal Hospital's vet techs Andrea
Bullock, Brittany Carter, Rebecca Gaines, Melissa Goodman, Claudia Johnson, Sharon
Sieck and volunteers Jean Ayers, Debbie LaTorre, Sabino Puga, Ann Selnick, Matt Matthias,
and Meredith Callahan. We would also like to thank, Dave Dentry of Dentry Biomedical.
We could not have done it without you!
We look forward to the continued success and expansion of this project, not just in
Maryland, but as it is being emulated in other communities throughout the United States!
Thank You:
Special Thanks to the Winter Raffle Winners who donated their prizes back to Wildlife Rescue!
Cathryn Alden and Charles Bridgett
Our Vets and Their Staff, as well as the Other Organizations That Work Hand in Hand with us.
Each and Every One of Our Volunteers- For always going “above and beyond” to make our rescue work possible!
Print Shack, Michael Masenior, Barbara and Pam - For your support in printing and mailing this newsletter.
Dramatic Visions, Becky Wolff - For our informative and wonderful website.
Lierra Lenhard - For designing and writing the newsletter.
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Become a “Wildlife Parent”
By donating $100.00 or more you can give the gift of becoming a
“Wildlife Parent” for that special animal lover in your life
Your adoption will contribute to their daily care
which includes veterinary treatment,
food, housing and special treats.
For each adoption you will receive a certificate with a
color photo of the animal species of your choice,
A Wildlife Rescue, Inc. T-Shirt and in the next newsletter
you will receive recognition of your adoption.
Adoptions can be “In Honor of ” or “In Memory of”
or just to show your love of wildlife.
To Adopt or Donate please fill out the donation form below.
Please fill out this coupon and mail it to: Wildlife Rescue, Inc., P.O. Box 330, Monkton, MD 21111
YES! I want to help save animals in need. Here’s my tax-deductible donation of:
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Financial statement available upon request by calling 410-357-5179. Documents and information filed in accordance with the
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Our First 2013 Babies!!
Lots of baby bunnies, foxes
and tiny squirrels have
already been rescued!
WILD NEWS
Spring/ Summer 2013
Barbara Connor,
Wildlife Director
Board of Directors
Enid Feinberg, President
Meredith Callahan,
Vice President of Finance
and Treasurer
Lierra Lenhard,
Vice President of
Communications and Secretary
Dave Matthias
Hanne Perkins
Veterinary Consultants
Keith Gold, DVM
Tamie Haskin, DVM
Board Members Emeritus
Gerda Deterer
Wayne Deterer
MEMORIALS & TRIBUTES
Memorial and Tribute Gifts honor a special family member, friend or pet while supporting Wildlife Rescue’s programs.
The following Memorial and Tribute Gifts were received from 11/1/12 to 4/1/13.
In Honor of:
Allison & Megan Diamond ~ Amy Diamond
Jamie & Maggie ~ Mary Jayne Watson
Lierra & Enid ~ Ann & Paul Selnick
In Memory of:
Annette Davies ~ Lori Findley
Ted Sanderson ~ Paul Koehler
Hanne Crafton ~ Raymond & Elizebeth Logsdon
Gerda Deterer ~ Sandra Boehnlein
~ Grace & Rick Batton
~ John & Caroline Jeppi
Wilma Manner, My dear sister ~ Martha Harthousen
Max , Beloved Dog of Ann and Paul Selnick ~ Lierra & Enid
BooBoo & Katie, the sweetest cats ever, we miss you ~ Lierra & Enid
“Wildlife Parents”
Rabbit Adoption In Memory of Lacey & Digger ~ Karen & Charles Dunlop
Rabbit Adoption In Memory of Dusty Girl, Calvin, Hobbs, Rasberry & Sammy ~ Janelle Dietrich
Rabbit Adoption In Honor of Joppa View Kindergarten ~ Michele Gugliotta
Fawn Adoption In Memory of Joseph Miranda ~ In Honor of his father, Bob Miranda
Fawn Adoption In Memory of My Mother, Arlette Boyer & In Honor of All Our Beloved Pets, Now and Before ~ Arlette Allen
Duck Adoption In Memory of Rosie, Punk, CoCo & Sneakers ~ David & Patricia Wilson
Raccoon Adoption ~ Bill & Patti Hampton