2011 Spring - Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic

2011 WRC Board of
Directors
Jyll Bellis, Chairman
Emily Coffey, President
Sue Flynn, Secretary
Stefanie Rieser, Treasurer
Connie Schilling, Trustee
Benson Schliesser
Bill Menzel
Chris Keister
Christy Victor
Kathi Chistman
Linda Menzel
Susan Mathers
2010 Animal Summary
Beaver - 1
Chipmunk - 7
Total = 993
Rabbit - 266
Success
Coyote - 4
Rate = 77%
Gray Fox - 1
Red Fox - 7
Groundhog - 6
Mouse - 17
Muskrat - 1
Opossum - 234
Raccoon - 65
Skunk - 43
Flying Squirrel - 5
Fox Squirrel - 1
Gray Squirrel - 332
Vole - 3
Spring 2011
You Make It Possible!
While 2010 didn’t bring us unusual animals, such as the badger and seven
beavers we cared for in 2009, we managed to keep our doors open to care for
nearly 1,000 animals. It was a year of many financial struggles that kept
volunteers very concerned about our ability to continue our mission. The
financial burden to care for the orphaned, sick and injured wildlife was
almost too great for us. With the average cost to care for an animal at
approximately $55, our needs were huge. We needed to raise $55,000 for the
year.
Much time, thought and tears were put into finding ways to make ends meet.
We knew we had to find new fundraising events. Thus, our first annual
Halloween event, Witches, Whiskers and Wildlife, was born. Created with the
hope of giving participants an educational, fun day outside with their families
and pets, the event was held at Cliff Cave Park and consisted of three nature
walks, a costume contest, games and prizes.
Besides the Halloween event, the WRC hosted two trivia nights. Those, along
with our fall Open House, helped provide some funds needed for us to
continue caring for Missouri mammals.
As the economy continues to struggle, 2011 looks to be another hard year.
With this in mind, you can look forward to new and exciting WRC events for
you, your family and your friends to enjoy! Once again, we will host the
Witches, Wildlife and Whiskers walk, sure to be even more fun than the first!
The always-popular trivia nights are a must, and some new ideas are in the
works as well, such as Texas Hold’em Night and Mouse Races. Be sure to
check our website, www.wild-life-rehab.com, for details.
As always, we want to thank you for your ongoing support. The calls keep
coming and the animals keep arriving … proof that we are needed here in St.
Louis. Thank you for helping us continue our mission.
~Jyll Bellis and Connie Schilling
WRC Mission Statement
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic’s mission is to respond to the rehabilitative needs of sick, injured and orphaned Missouri
mammals, release healthy wildlife back into its natural environment and provide the community with a resource for
educational programs, advice and general awareness of urban wildlife.
Baby season has officially begun at the WRC! Our first infant
squirrels arrived Feb. 27. Totally furless and extremely tiny at
just 15 grams, several of these babies could fit in the palm of
your hand.
Infant squirrels are brought to us for many reasons. Almost
always, the mother has built her nest where humans don’t want
it. Squirrels love dead trees; people don’t. With the onset of
spring and warmer weather, folks begin cleaning their yards. By
this time, there is often a nest in the dead tree, and in that nest
babies are likely.
When the tree is removed and the nest discovered, it is still
possible to reunite the infants with the mother. The most crucial
factors are that the babies must be kept warm and dry and in a
safe spot until the mother can find and relocate them.
The
babies should not be left outside when dark.
A detailed
explanation of how to best reunite a mother squirrel with her
litter can be found on our website.
Besides trees, squirrels will inhabit attics, basements, garages,
gutters -- and even some unlikely places. We currently have two
litters that were found under car hoods. Obviously, the mother
didn’t like the cold February weather we were having and decided
to find a nice “warm” spot for her babies.
Baby squirrels are just the beginning of what is sure to be
another busy spring at the WRC. Bunnies will arrive soon,
followed by raccoons and opossums in April and skunks,
groundhogs and other critters in May.
With your continued support, we hope to help many of our furry
friends make a complete recovery and release them back into the
wild.
Against All Odds:
A Remarkable Story of Animal Survival
Who would think a 2-week-old raccoon could fall two stories onto concrete and survive? Brought to the
Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic after Alberici Construction employees found him in their parking garage,
this raccoon was cold, dehydrated and close to death. Perhaps most people rushing to get to work on time
would have left the little guy to fend for himself, but the compassionate people at Alberici kept the infant
as warm as possible until he could be brought to our facility in High Ridge.
The raccoon, named Carlos by rehabbers, made a complete recovery after much tender loving care from
WRC volunteers, including medicine for head trauma, sub-q fluids and formula specially formulated by wildlife rehabilitators
to mimic a mother raccoon’s milk! By the time he was released, he was a handsome 12-pound boy with a curious nature and a
readiness to be back in the wild. Carlos and his former cage mates now enjoy hundreds of acres in Cuba, Missouri … with plenty
of oak trees for climbing and no concrete floor!
Gone are the days when a person has to travel
to Texas to see an armadillo. Due to warming
temperatures, these interesting animals have
slowly made their way north. Last year, the
Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic had its first
experience with an armadillo. Sadly, he did not
survive his injuries, but recently, another hit-bycar armadillo was brought to our doors, and he
is thriving.
Arnie chowing down!
Armadillos are interesting creatures so dissimilar
to many of the mammals we rehabilitate at our
Arnie, when he first arrived facility. Their armor-like covering sets them apart from our furry mammals,
at the WRC.
and they have a snout which resembles that of the anteater. Like the
anteater, the armadillo has a sticky tongue to lap up insects and grubs and
then swallow them whole. Long claws and strong legs make this animal a proficient digger.
Arnie, our foster armadillo, was brought in by a WRC volunteer. As she watched him attempt to cross
Antire Road in High Ridge, Janni noticed the armored hiker had not made it across the road.
Suffering minor injuries to his back and tail, and at risk of infection, the armadillo was admitted to our
clinic for medical treatment and observation. Observing him has quickly become a favorite pastime
for volunteers, excited about having a novel species in our care. Most fascinating to watch is the vigor with which Arnie attacks his food.
Arnie will be released by the end of March. His eating habits can be viewed on Facebook. Visit us at
www.facebook.com/pages/Wildlife-Rehabilitation-Clinic-Inc/154375198306
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic has received several calls from concerned
homeowners who are hearing wild animals in unwanted parts of their homes, like
attics, fireplaces, garages and basements. We hope the following tips can help you
deal with such situations in a way that is safe for both you and our furry friends.
There are several do-it-yourself methods that may be effective. These include
strobe lights, cayenne pepper, a noisy radio and various animal scents that may result in the animals leaving your home for a more desirable location.
If the above suggestions do not work and you must have the animals removed, your
remaining option would be to call a humane critter control company. We do not recommend your trying to
trap and relocate the animal yourself as there may be babies involved.
Please keep in mind that volunteers at the WRC are trained to rehabilitate sick, injured and orphaned
mammals, not to make home visits to trap wildlife. If you call us, we can give you phone numbers of
humane critter control personnel you can then contact to remove your unwanted visitors in a manner that
is safe for our furry friends.
Friends of the Clinic
The following list includes donations received in 2010. We apologize for any errors or omissions.
BENEFACTOR ($5000+)
Edna Haddad Charitable Trust
AMBASSADOR ($2,500-$4,999)
Northwest R-1 School District
Baker, James & Lucy
PROTECTOR ($1,000-$2,499)
Bopp, Carolyn
Bridge, Eileen
Dilschneider, Adele
Holder, Jacqueline & Matthew
COMPANION ($500-$999)
Cody, Sue
Lakeside Nature Center
Hirtz, Boyd & Kelly
Keefe Family Charitable Trust
McCarthy, Sally
Rompf, Judy
CAREGIVER ($250-499)
Ault, Gary & Rita
Callen, John Markell
Dillon, Victoria
Dubman, Julie
Gavin, James & Darla
Sanford-Brown College
Schilling, Connie A.
Wigger, Chris
TRACKER ($100-$249)
Amos, Clark & Carol
Bachmann, Charles & Janice
Bee, Richard & Deirdre
Blake, Sarilda
Boime, Melody
Bridgers, Lenley
Bruce, Eugene
Burch, William & Joan
Carney, Jeff & Donna
Childers, Jean & Gerold
Cowgill, Robert & Linda
Crets, Cyndy
Csengody, Gabor
Defrancesco, Frank or Joan
Donnell, Stephen & Holly
Edgemont Flooring Co
Eilers, J.R. or E.D.
Elder, Cherri
Fujiwara, Stacey & Gene
Guerra, Kati
Hackmann, Carole & Ernst
Hallar, Larry & Hannelore
Hartke, Lynn
Hovorka, Alan
Huensch, Paul
Hunt, Nancy M.
Huskey, Ella
Jenkins, Steven
Johnson, Susan
King, Kathryn
Kinslow, June & Wm.
Lindberg, Christina
Madison, Jeralyn
Mahoney, Patricia & Robert
Manser, David & Mary Susan
McClelland, Kimberly
Menzel, Bill & Linda
Mills, Mary
Noble, Janet
Novak, Janet
Rieser, Donna L.
Rogers, Richard
Savage, Anita
Schwab, James & Nancy
Scott, Dewey & Dolores
Sprout, Virgina
Staggenborg, Tim & Kim
Starbuck, Karl
Thater, Walter
Valleroy, Donna
Volz, Jane
Walker, Francis
Walters, Rebecca
Willis, Christian & Patricia
Wilson, Larry & Diane
PATHFINDER ($50-$99)
Adams, Amy
Baisa, Marie
Baker, Todd & Regina
Banfield, The Pet Hospital
Barrows, Julie Copeland
Barton, Kimberly
Becker, Shawn
Bowman, John & Sue
Bowyer, Diana
Branum, Leon & Linda
Bridger, Ruth & David
Brooks, Frederick & Nora
Buescher, Cynthia
Burfield, Thomas
Campbell, Anne
Carrell, Jan
Cohn, Derek
Cooney, Frances & Dennis
Corbin, Connie
Cotton, Joseph & Theresa
DeVan, Daniel
Dierberg, Diana
Foland, Felicia
Frazier, Rick
Fulton, Cynthia
Garrecht, Robert
Grupe, Harry & Clare
Haislup, Linda
Howard, Janet
Jahnke, Donna
Karsch, Linda & Robert
Keatson, Gaylen Marie
Kiczenski, Robert & Julie
Light, Michael
Lumia, James
Mangan, Catherine
McClarren, Rosemary & Thomas
McDaniel, Bonnie
McGuire, Darla
Merrill, Peter & Joyce
Mid-Mo Earth Works, LLC
Miles, Michael
Mueller, Bryan & Blanka
Narez, Mary & Joseph
Nugent, Deborah
Nunes, Stephanie & Steven
Paul, Jeffrey
Pawl, Amy Joyce
Perez, Brunilda
Reifschneider, Linda
Rieser, Stefanie A.
Roberts, Donald & Sharon
Schmidt, Lisa
Schroeder, Stefanie
Schwan, Erica
Sinner, Teena & Michael
St. Louis Carpenters Credit Union
Stephens, Theodore
Swearingen, Ronald & Ruth
Sylvan, Anna
Thomas, Sally
Trotta, Philip & Rosilee
Truemann, Jo Ann
Williams, Joyce
GUARDIAN ($25-$49)
Alves, Jo Ann
Argurieo, Lisa & Jeffery
Becker, Lisa Lawson
Blumer, Shon
Blythe, Dennis
Callahan, Sue
Chott, Virgil & Margaret
Chrenk, Frederick Daniel
Conley, Deborah & Michael
Cook, Terri & Kevin
Culley, Tonya
Denniger, Grace & James
Dicks, David
Diehl, Armin
Dunn, Rosemarie & Raymond
Dunnigan, Suzette
GUARDIAN (CONT.)
Fogertey, Kara
Frohwitter, Merle or Mariya
Gacioch, Joseph
Grzyb, Mike & Pat
Haraway, Susan
Hardin, Melissa
Hord, Bruce & Patricia
Huck, Lisa
Johnson, Renee
Ker, Brenda
Kieselhors, Anne & Paul
King, Jennifer or Carla
Knost, Dr. Eric & Julie
Lampe, Edward
Lanigan, Richard & Sandra
Laux, Philip & Lynn
Lavender-Mach, Robin
Leazure, William & Kim
Lefholz, Ruth & Randolph
Luedde, Susan
Luning, Karen
Mandrell, Court & Kimberley
McKenzie, Carolyn
Mehta, Pramod & Anjali
Moreno, Sandra & Stephen
Nord, Chad Christopher
O’Shaughnessy, Timothy & Sandra
Outback Ed
Owens Ttee, Calvin & Margaret
Parker, John E.
Pike, Paul & Jody
Pinner, Monica & John
Plassmeyer, Harold & Maurie
Prouty, Kenneth
Puricelli, David & Laura
Redford, Jennifer
Redmount, Ian
Rehbein, Erica
Sack, Edgar & Marilyn
Shea, Laurie
Sheerin, Mark
Short, Sterling & Jacqueline
Sikes, Stephen & Catherine
Smith, Kathleen
Spies, Earl & Sally
Ursuline Sisters
Walton, Terry
Watkins, Nancy
Weinzettel, Michael & Lynne
Williams, Michelle
Winkler, Elizabeth
Winzek, Peter & Sheryl
Wylie, Gerald & Carolyn
Yatskievych, George & Kay
SUPPORTER ($1-$24)
Assouad, Grace
Baronovic, Milton & Anna Louise
Beardsley, Rohn
Blair, Sherilyn
Bonisgnore, Gerry & Rozan
Casey, Katherine
Coble, Amy & Matthew
Coddington, Susan
Coffey, Emily
Cook, Jessica & Wes
Cordes, Jason & Pam
Culleton, Becky
Drumm, Michelene & Milton
Duenow, Lisa Renee
Durr, James
Eaton, Coreen
Eaton, Leonard
Eberle, Amanda
Farkas, Gabriella
Geisz, Garry & Martha
Gross, C.L. & L.G.
Howell, Donna
Jacobson, Arnold & Joan
Jonas, Richard & Rose
Kaiser, Cheryl
Klein, Scott & Kim
SUPPORTER (CONT.)
Knight, Stacey
Kotar, S.L.
Kreienkamp, Daniel & Linda
Kulich, Keith & Jennifer
Lachance, Russell
Lea, Eleanore
Lee, Scott
Leyland, Brigitte
Lutterell, Pat & Tome
Mai, Beverly
Marquez, Barbara & Ermenio
McNealy, Colleen
Messineo, Rebecca
Mitchell, William
Montrey, Virginia
O’Brien, Thomas & Colleen
Park, Evelyn
Paul, Elaine
Prusaczyk, Patricia
Raven, Gail
Roither, Jean
Schaeffer, Linda
Schneider, Larry & Jacquelyn
Schreiter, Sherrill
Shafer, Jared
Sheble, Barbara
Simpson, Krisana
Slover, Linda
Smith, Roy & Barbara
Smith, Sharon
Stark, Kristen
Toler, Jan
Vinnacombe, Frances
Vitt, Jeffrey & Jessica
Waggoner, Robert
Waltman, Angelia Marie & Brian
Williams, Robin
GIFT MATCHING CORPORATIONS
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Wachovia
Thank you so much for all
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Clinic. The WRC would not
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for injured and orphaned
Missouri native wildlife
mammals with out you. All
our volunteers and wildlife
patients thank you from
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Please consider bringing an item from the Wish List to the WRC Open House
on May 1, 2011! Please visit www.wild-life-rehab.com for a complete list.
On Going Needs:
 Lab or Rodent Chow
 Nuts & Acorns (in Shell)
 Baby Food (Plain Chicken,
Fruits, Vegetables)
 Unsalted Peanuts
 Yogurt (plain or fruit flavor)
 Cheerios (Plain, Honey Nut
& Multi-Grain)
 Fresh Fruit (Red Seedless
Grapes, Apples, Pears,
Cherries, Bananas,
Cantaloupe, Honey Dew,
Seedless Watermelon,
Peaches, Plums, Blueberries
& Strawberries)
 Fresh Vegetables (Sweet
Potatoes, Zucchini, Yellow
Squash, Corn-on-the-Cob,
Broccoli, Fresh Green
 Purina Puppy, Cat and
Kitten Chow
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Dish Washing Soap (Dawn)
Bleach
Simple Green
Laundry Detergent
Zip Lock Bags (pint &
gallon)
Trash Bags
Paper Towels
Toilet Paper
Scotchbright Sponges
Disinfectant Wipes
Special Needs:
 Gift Cards
 Hollow Logs
 Branches: Willow, Oak,
Birch, Cottonwood
 Cable Ties & Bungee Cords
 Leather work gloves
 Live Traps
 6’x10’ Dog Kennel
 Pet Carriers
 Laptop Computer
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Medical Supplies:
Distilled Water
Flavored Pedialyte
Heating Pads (without auto
shut off)
Revolution flea prevention
Flea Spray/Powder
Albon(R) Dewormer
Veterinary Ophthalmic (eye)
Ointment27g)
Sterile Syringes (all sizes
Sterile Needles (23g, 25g,
27g)
Pill Crushers
Albon® Dewormer
Electronic Baby Scale
Electronic Gram Scale
(2,000gm capacity or more)
Seasonal Needs:
 Fresh Cut Live Christmas
Tree (no tinsel or
decorations)
 Live Evergreen wreathes
(no tinsel or decorations)
 Whole Pumpkins
Professional Services:
 Plumber
 Electrician
Fundraising Items:
 Raffle Items
 Gift Baskets
 Gift Cards (ex: Lowes,
Home Depot, Schnucks,
Blockbuster, Best Buy,
itunes, Applesbee's etc.)
Hundreds of injured and orphaned wildlife arrive at our doorstep every year, each with a different and
sometime tragic story. Most people do not realize the amount of time, effort and money involved in caring
for our wildlife patients once they are handed over to us.
Having the wonderful and rare opportunities to hold a badger, hand feed a baby beaver and watch a tiny
opossum grow while being a part of their survival gives us all so much pride and happiness. At times, a few
of our patients do not make it. Despite that fact, we fight so hard and believe every wild animal deserves
the chance to live their life to the fullest extent. For all wildlife rehabbers this is the very reason that we get
involved in this area of work/volunteering.
In these very tough economic times, it’s getting harder to care for the number of animals we are receiving
each season. When people bring us an animal that needs our care, they may think, “Oh, the next person
will be able to donate more” or “My $10 really won’t make that much of a difference.” Any donation is helpful in some way. Because the Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic is staffed by 100% volunteers with absolutely
NO paid staff, every dollar goes towards the wildlife patients’ care, shelter, food or medical treatment.
So please, remember everything we are working so hard for and donate what you can, as often as you can.
We struggle every season to balance our funds so that the Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic can continue to
provide the best care possible for all the native Missouri wild mammals.
-Lynn LePage, Volunteer since 2009
Make a contribution:
Wildlife Sponsor Program
Your monthly or annual gift to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic will have a significant impact on our cause to
give much needed care, shelter and medical support to injured and orphaned native Missouri wildlife. In
order for the WRC to care for the over 900 wildlife patients that come through our clinic in one year we need
to raise $75,000.00 annually. We invite you to be a part of a generous community with the commitment of a
monthly or annual donation. Your monthly or annual contribution will create a lasting tribute to your family, your
company or foundation, or a loved one. We are pleased to recognize those who have invested in the WRC with a
plaque to be displayed on our property.
Name: _________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________ State: ___________ Zip Code: _____________
Phone#: ________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________
Credit Card #: ___________________________________________________________
Expiration Date: ____________________ 3-Digit Security Code: _________________
I would like to support the below animal with a monthly contribution of*:
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Rabbit - $25.00
Opossum - $75.00
Skunk - $150.00
Coyote - $250.00
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Squirrel - $50.00
Raccoon - $100.00
Fox - $200.00
Beaver - $300.00
I would like to support the animals with an annual contribution of:
□ $500.00 Opossum cage
□ $2,500.00 Raccoon cage
□ $1,000.00 Squirrel cage
□ $5,000.00 Benefactor Plaque
Please engrave the below information on my plaque:
* Monthly contributions will be automatically processed on the 1st of every month until cancelled.
The charge will appear on your monthly statement from WildlifeRC.
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
P.O. Box 169 - Fenton, MO 63026
www.wild-life-rehab.com
Email: [email protected]
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic, Inc.
is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt, 100%
volunteer organization licensed by the
Missouri Department of Conservation.
We receive 100% of our funding from
private donations. We are not funded by
any government agencies. Because we are an
all-volunteer organization, all donations are
used to provide food, shelter and medical
care for our animal patients.
Wildlife Membership Drive
Name________________________________
Address______________________________
City_________________________________
State _____________ Zip________
Phone________________________________
E-Mail_______________________________
Membership Levels:
____ Guardian $25.00
____ Pathfinder $50.00
____Tracker $100.00
____ Caregiver $250.00
____ Companion $500.00
____ Protector $1,000.00
____ Ambassador $2,500.00
____ Benefactor $5,000.00
Celebrate a Loved One
By buying an engraved brick, you can celebrate a
loved one or honor a special event and help your furry
friends, too! A $100 donation will buy a 4”x8” brick, and a
$150 donation will purchase an 8”x8” brick. Each brick will
be engraved to your specifications and will be a lasting way
to celebrate life. Engraved bricks will be placed throughout
the facility as construction continues. Download an order
form from our website:
www.wild-life-rehab.com
Upcoming Events
 Garage Sales: all proceeds go to the WRC!
April 9 and April 13, 7am to noon
1495 Remington Oaks Terrace, Fenton
 Earth Day: April 17, 11:00am-6pm
Muny Grounds, Forest Park
 WRC Open House: May 1, 1pm-5pm
 Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament: TBA; June or July
 Whiskers Witches & Wildlife Walk:
October 29, 8:30a-1pm
Tower Grove Park
 Trivia Night: November 12, 7pm-11pm
St. Martin of Tours
Go to www.wild-life-rehab.com for details!!