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News Archive #1
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A Little Cardinal Named Peepsie | 
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Linde received a phone call the night of a big thunderstorm. It was her neighbor who had found a baby bird that had fallen, nest and all, from a very tall tree. Linde had been an OWRC volunteer for several months. With her training, she was able to feed and sustain little Peepsie for two weeks at OWRC until he was old enough to fly. (The first resort would have been to place the bird and nest back into the tree but that was not possible because of the height of the tree and the neighbor’s 2 dogs.) When Peepsie was ready, he was released into Linde’s yard to find his friends and family. As Linde soon learned, when you develop a relationship with wildlife, it changes you forever.
Click here to meet Peepsie and watch his first flight.
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Community Service Day Benefits OWRC
The Long and Foster Solomons office raised over $1000 in money and contributions for OWRC. There were several contributions from surrounding businesses including Best Buy, Cheeseburger in Paradise, DiGiovanni’s, Dixon’s Field of Flowers, Déjà vu, Embroid Me, Martin’s Jewelers, Adorable Paws, and Beauty Nails. We would like to recognize the following individuals for their time and donations: Joni DeAngelis, JoAnne McMullen, Mike Cook, Gary Robinson, Karrie Gonzalez, Kendall and Ross Corson, Christina Fischer, Amy and George Klein, Paula and Derrick Slavings, Karen Bohn, Diogi the Dog, Officer Phil Foote, Marsha Souder and Mrs. Cindy Young. They all played a significant role in the success of this fundraiser. Thanks to all of you for your thoughtfulness and dedication.
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Q and A with Our Summer Intern Lisa...
Q: What was your major in college?
A: I graduated West Virginia University with an honors B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Management.
Q: What is your favorite part of your job as OWRC intern? Least favorite?
A: I really enjoy working with OWRC because it is so hands-on and it is a new experience for me every day. Each day I learn something new or get to do something that I haven't been exposed to before. It's taught me to be focused and diligent because lives are depending on me to do the best I can, especially when Ron isn't there. I don't like getting up so early. I am not a morning person and that is the hardest part for me but when I get to the animals, it's all worth it. I really love Ron's dedication and attitude of respect for each animal we encounter. His knowledge of wildlife is so broad and interesting.
Q: What kinds of activities are there in a typical day?
A: Each day I feed all the animals and clean their cages/enclosures. I administer medications and physical therapy. The babies can be on feeding schedules of 30 minutes to a few hours and so I have to budget my time to accomplish anything in between feedings. I do laundry for clean towels for the animals, inventory deliveries, mix formulas, and I'm slowly learning about the boat.
Q: What is the most important thing you have learned about wildlife?
A: I've learned that wildlife make bad pets. I hope people will stop keeping baby animals until their health deteriorates to the point where they can't be saved.
Q: What would you like to do when you leave OWRC?
A: Now I want to work more with rehabilitation instead of managing and hunting. When I retire I want to be a certified wildlife rehabber - less extensive than Ron but still make a difference in our environment.
  
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."
~ Mahatma Gandhi, (1869-1948) Indian political and spiritual leader
Orphaned Wildlife Rescue Center is a 501(c)(3) publicly-supported, non-profit charitable organization. |
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