Meet More Than 100 Animal Ambassadors At Wildlife Images Rehabilitation And Education Center In Oregon
By Catherine Armstrong|Published March 25, 2020
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When your puppy or cat gets sick or injured, you take him to the vet and nurse him back to health. What do wild animals do when they’re sick or hurt? If they’re lucky, a caring Oregonian or park ranger finds them and takes them to Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center. This place cares for as many as 1,000 animals every year!
Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center is a refuge for sick, injured, and orphaned animals. It was founded in 1981 by J. David Siddon.
Many of the patients at Wildlife Images won't be here for long. They're all given every chance at survival. The staff tries to make sure that they're not habituated to humans so they can be released into the wild later.
This cute little guy sure is adorable, but apparently he wasn't very trustful of his caretakers. That's good news, because it increases his chances of being able to be released back into the wild.
Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center works closely with the Oregon Department of Fisheries & Wildlife.
Once an animal has recovered, both agencies work together to determine what's best for the animal, whether it's releasing it back into the wild, keeping it at Wildlife Images, or finding another placement for it at a zoo or other educational center.
Wildlife Images does not receive any funding from the state or federal governments, but there are many ways you can help!
Stop by for a tour. Your admission fee goes toward the care of the animals. You can also volunteer, or make a direct donation here.
Have you visited Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center in the past? Tell our readers about the ways they can help this non-profit organization continue to help Oregon’s wildlife.
Learn more about Wildlife Images on its website, and make sure to follow its Facebook page for the latest updates.
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