Schulze Wildlife Rehab
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What is a Wildlife Rehabilitator?
Person who takes in orphaned and
injured wildlife
Cares for them until healthy
enough to release back into the
wild
Is regulated by state and federal
wildlife agencies
Educate others on wildlife and how
to protect them
Nonprofit
Is wildlife rehabilitation needed?
A proper place to send
wildlife hurt or orphaned
Wildlife a second chance
Help with endangered and
threatened species
Assist in the monitoring of
disease
Teaches people to co-exist
with wildlife
To become a wildlife rehabilitator
Written application
Take an exam with score at least
an 80%
Verbal interview
Inspection of facility
Getting all required permits and
licenses
Letter from sponsoring
veterinarian and wildlife
rehabilitator
Facilities
Must be separate from humans and
domestic animals
Indoor and outdoor cages
Lockable doors
Food preparation space
Storage space
Running water, electric, and
telephone
Enclosures must be appropriate for
animals at the facility
Enclosures
Buildings depend on what will
be living in the enclosure
Birds: flight pens
Rabies Vector Species: unable
to dig out, double wire, signs
Water for swimming
Adults or juvenile animal
Permits and Licenses
Vary depending on state
In Pennsylvania
Rehabilitation permit
Capture and transport permit
Educational use of rehabilitation
wildlife permit
Endangered, threatened, or
Rabies Vector Species
certification
Migratory birds-must have a US
Fish and Wildlife Service Permit
Is wildlife rehab
worth it?
Gives wildlife a second chance
to live
Watch health of animal
populations in their area
Education of their communities
on wildlife
Shows others that people are
concerned with wildlife health
and welfare
Do the released wildlife survive?
Hard to know- can’t tag or radio collar
when releasing
Advantages
Vaccinations-build an immunity
Proper diet and worming-fat
storage
Disadvantages
Lacking survival skills
“We have seen many animals
released here that have gone on to
produce young and live normal lives
for many years.” – Angie Colarusso
Questions?
“If
done correctly,
wildlife rehab can
actually produce a
healthier start than
most would receive
in the wild”- Angie
Colarusso
*All Pictures provided by Angie Colarusso.