Crow appeals for continued donor support
THE past few months have stretched the Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife's (Crow) strength and resources, which resulted in their team experiencing one of the busiest baby and release seasons ever.
“Since October 2013, over 1,420 injured and orphaned animals have made their way to our centre. Our admissions during this period have included 11 baby vervet monkeys, four baby chacma baboons, and nine baby genets. The majority of these animals have been orphaned as a result of their mothers falling victim to poachers, the illegal pet trade, speeding motorists, being shot by farmers or by people using pellet guns in residential areas, Sadly, all human-inflicted casualties are culminating in the alarming and senseless decimation of our indigenous wildlife,” said Crow communications officer, Paul Hoyt.
Crow has so far successfully rehabilitated and released close on 1,000 animals this season.
Due to numerous fundraising campaigns such as the launch of a new online ‘sponsor an animal’ and enclosure programmes Crow is on track to initiate some exciting programmes and projects in 2014.
“Top of our priority list is upgrading our clinic building, the main baboon rehab enclosures, rolling out Wildlife Warriors environmental education programme and securing sponsorship for some of the everyday products and services that are needed in the running of a professional and responsible wildlife rehab centre.”
The continued support of existing donors and the ability to attract new supporters is crucial to the delivery of these much-needed projects. “We appeal to our friends and supporters to keep doing what they can to help us make a difference, sponsoring an animal, joining our 1000 100 club, buying a 2014 wildlife calendar or attending any of our events such as the Valentine’s Day fundraising dinner at Kloof Country Club. Every little bit helps and with your support, we know we will achieve great things for our wildlife this year.”
Call Crow on 031-462-1127.
