And don't forget to take down those bird feeders
now. We know they look pretty but as it gets warmer
it brings birds together unnaturally and it promotes spreading decease.
Feeders should be out in
winter only then sterilized and put away in the spring.
We're
here to help!
Wild animals enrich our lives, we love to watch birds at our feeders, a
hawk soar across the sky, or feel a thrill when we catch a glimpse of a
deer, fox or raccoon. They help us to stay connected to the natural
world.
In the past decade or so, human population and development have grown
at an unprecedented rate, and as their habitat shrinks, animals have
been forced to share their territory with us.
Every year an increasing number of wild animals are hit by cars,
collide with buildings, and are electrocuted, poisoned, caught by pet
cats, and suffer all sorts of civilization-related ills.
Utopia Wildlife Rehabilitators, Inc is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit
corporation dedicated to providing medical care, educational programs,
and information about living with our native wildlife.
Right: At the end of the day this is what
it is all about, another successful release.
We
are a volunteer, non-profit organization which serves as a resource for
wildlife information, education, medical care and rehabilitation in
Bartholomew and surrounding counties.
We have state and
federal
rehabilitation and education permits, and we treat and release over 200
mammals, reptiles and birds of prey annually.
Please help us to help wildlife in need. Your tax
deductible donation goes directly toward animal care and education
programs here in our local community.
Many people have asked us if there are any items that they may donate to
help our wild patients. Here are a few that we use daily when taking
care of wild babies.
Chicken baby food
Diaper wipes
Disinfectant wipes
Paper towels
Bleach and other cleaning agents
Old bath towels (no holes or stringy edges)
Vegetable baby food
Rice or oatmeal baby cereal
Wild bird seed (few or no sunflower seeds) mostly millet.
We are constantly building and improving our facility so we can also
use larger scale donations of fencing like hardware mesh, pressure
treated lumber and plywood. We also are in need of welded wire or
chain-link kennel fencing sections. All donations are tax-deductible to
the fullest extent allowable by law.
We can’t thank you enough for your interest in our work, and
appreciate your help!