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Squirrel Sanctuary Inc.

Westbury, New York

Cause Description:
An all-volunteer home-based Federal 501 (c) 3 tax exempt nonprofit organization, Squirrel Sanctuary devotes its efforts exclusively to the wildlife rehabilitation, protection, and preservation of indigenous tree, ground and flying squirrels.We are a volunteer collective of State licensed wildlife rehabilitators and rehab assistants. Unprecedented as specialists in the metro NY area, we have focused on squirrels to directly address needs unmet by general care wildlife centers, where priority is often given to high profile avian and other species.Our focus is : To offer temporary rehabilitative care, rescue, and intervention to squirrels that are orphaned, ill, or injured, thus in need of specialized attention, with the objective of returning them to their natural environment with intact survival skills. To advise the public by prompt response through rescue efforts, rehabilitation and appropriate contacts for follow-up. To promote the exchange of knowledge and resources among wildlife rehabilitators, related government agencies, community organizations, veterinarians and the community-at-large. To cultivate an understanding and respect for squirrels, wildlife, natural habitat and ecosystems To reduce people's negative impact on wildlife through education efforts.

Type: Other
Listed on iGive since: March 2009
iGive members supporting: 2

Website: http://www.squirrelsanctuary.org

Raised through iGive: $154.81 across 4 checks, March 2009 to October 2009.

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