Wildlife Wisdom Florida Wild Mammal Association  August 2008

Dedicated to the Rescue and Rehabilitation of Injured and Orphaned Wildlife 198 Edgar Poole Road Crawfordville FL 32327 Phone: 850-363-2351 Email: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it Web: www.wakullawildlife.org

Director’s Corner

By Chris Beatty, Director

At the end of June, I sent out an emergency mailing saying FWMA had been forced to make some difficult decisions.  The letter stated that due to the loss of our major payroll and operating grant, on July 11th, FWMA would be forced to close its door to new intakes. This is the most difficult decision FWMA has ever had to make as it goes against everything FWMA stands for.  The letter also stated that with over 200 animals in the center, we would be forced to reduce that number by transferring some of our permanent residents to qualified education centers.

I would like to say a HUGE ‘Thank You’ to all of you generous souls who responded to my plea. Your donations have allowed us to keep the door open for another month.  Unfortunately, even if more donations come is as a result of the emergency mailing, without a steady and consistent funding stream, FWMA will continue to be faced with the threat of closing down the intake of new animals.

Many Rehabilitation Centers receive funding from their local governments and to this end, FWMA has petitioned the Wakulla County Board of Commissioners for a financial assistance.  For 14 years, FWMA has provided the service of caring for Wakulla County’s orphaned and injured wildlife and without FWMA, the burden of handling these animals will fall to Animal Control – they are also facing budget cuts, so this will not be a solution!
What will become of Wakulla’s injured and orphaned wildlife?  The best and most sensible solution would be for the county to help take care of its wildlife by supporting FWMA with financial assistance!

If you would like to help FWMA to continue to care for Wakulla’s wildlife, we urge you to write to your County Commissioners and ask for their support of the FWMA funding petition!  Please send your letter to:

Wakulla County Board of Commissioners
P.O. Box 1263
Crawfordville FL 32326

Or Fax a letter to:  (850) 926-0940

Thank You!      

Chris

Welcome to the fall issue of the FWMA quarterly newsletter.  If you are a turtle or otter fan, or a nature photographer, this is the issue for you!   These newsletters can also be read on www.wakulla.com.  If you are not currently a member, you can learn more about FWMA on our website, wakullawildlife.org.  If you have comments/suggestions, send an email to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Judy & Marilyn
Volunteers

ALERT
The best chance for survival of a baby animal is to be raised by its own parent, but if you find an animal that appears to need to be rescued:

•    Place it in a box (with air holes and towels).
•    Keep the box in a warm, quiet, dark place.
•    Do NOT feed it anything!
•    Do NOT give water or fluids!
•    Call a licensed rehabilitator – if you are in the FWMA area, call 850-363-2351.

Our Second Annual Silent Auction will be held at the Wood Stork Festival on October 19!  Any donated items are welcome--nothing is too big or too small!!  Contact Betsy Alberts at 850-926-2306 to become involved!

HELP!!!!!!!!!

Wish List

Flight Cage   URGENT!!

Bleach, paper towels, Dawn dish soap

Fruit cocktail

Bird seed, nuts

Pelican fish

Fresh fruit & vegetables

Pedigree & Friskies wet and dry food

Please deliver donations to the facility at the address on the back, or donate targeted cash via Paypal on the website.

Getting to Know You

By Dr. Norm Griggs, DVM

I appreciate the opportunity to introduce myself to the membership of the Florida Wild Mammal Association.  But first I would like to thank each of you for your support of an organization so important to the lives of so many.

My name is Norm Griggs, DVM.  I am a 1980 graduate of the University of Tennessee College Veterinary Medicine.  My wife Melody, an animal health technician, and I founded Hillcrest Animal in Bartlett, TN in 1981.  Our practice grew into a very busy five doctor hospital and after over 20 years, we decided to sell it so I could slow down and have a life beyond veterinary medicine.

Last year we bought a small farm in Wakulla County and are nearly finished with the relocation.  During one of our early visits, I saw an FWMA brochure.  I was thrilled to hear that there was such an effort underway and was anxious to learn more.  Melody and I went to visit Chris and that day marks a pivotal point in our lives.  We were so impressed with Chris and her dedication to a cause that we feel so strongly about, and, like so many of you, wanted to help.  During my 28 years in small animal practice, I have always had a special interest in orthopedic medicine and surgery.

I carried a large caseload from our practice as well as referrals from colleagues.  My biggest problem here in Florida was that I could be of only limited benefit to these injured animals without a clinical facility.  Therein lies a huge conflict.  I was here to escape the life that almost killed me and now I knew if I was to make a difference in the lives of these animals, I would have to do it again.  Melody and I struggled over how we could return to private practice and not return to the chaos we left behind in Tennessee.  You will soon receive an invitation to the grand opening of our new veterinary hospital at 4815 Coastal Highway.  Shepherd Spring Animal Hospital was born out of our desire to provide total support for the creatures under the capable care of Chris Beatty and the FWMA.  We also serve the community as a fully-equipped small animal hospital.  As crazy as it sounds, I don’t want a hectic practice.  I plan to see patients on an appointment-only basis for the convenience of my clients and my personal sanity.  I want the necessary time to spend with my patients and clients to best serve their needs.  I look forward to partnering with caring pet owners who love animals like I do.  To that end, Melody and I are here to serve you and your best friends.  We sincerely look forward to meeting you and your loved ones.

Pictured:  Dr. Griggs and wife Melody 

Our Second Annual Silent Auction will be held at the Wood Stork Festival on October 19!  Any donated items are welcome -- nothing is too big or too small!!  Contact Betsy Alberts at 850-926-2306 to become involved! 

Volunteer Profile - Maria Steurer

By Chris Beatty

We first met Maria about 6 years ago when she volunteered to come care for our old girl, Frosty.  She soon became involved in a number of FWMA activities and has since become a valuable member of our volunteer staff.  One of her activities is acting as a foster mom – Maria can raise the fattest baby squirrels you’ve ever seen!  She has such a caring, giving heart and a very special touch with wild creatures.

Maria moved here from Austria in 2001 and soon earned a reputation as someone who had a way with animals.  She is a part-time zookeeper at the Tallahassee Zoo Museum where she spends her days working with the animals, and she recently opened her own pet-sitting service.  Her love of animals and dedication to their care and well-being is more than obvious.

FWMA is lucky to have Maria!  She has recruited many new people to the FWMA cause and is someone we can count on in any situation.  Food Runs, Rescues, Orphan Care, and Fundraisers – she does it all!

Truly, Maria is a special friend and we bless the day she came to us!

Pictured:    Maria is also a talented musician, pictured here playing and singing at the recent open house at FWMA.

One of the faithful FWMAers has recently started a dog training business in the Wakulla  County area.  Jackie, one of the Beatty family, is a graduate.		One of our volunteers has recently started up a pet care business.   Check it out and get a 10% discount if you are a Florida Wild Mammal Association member.

Wildlife Rescues from Franklin County

By Jo Lewis

Do you wonder who takes care of the injured and orphaned wildlife in our area?  The Florida Wild Mammal Association (FWMA) in Crawfordville takes injured and orphaned wildlife from a wide area including Franklin County.  I am one of the volunteers for FWMA.  I transport injured and orphaned animals to the FWMA.  Eric Lovestrand with the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve (ANERR) also transports animals. 

If you find and orphaned or injured animal you can call ANERR at 850-653-8063 and Jo Lewis after 6:00 at 850-927-3258 and on weekends.  The FWMA is a non-profit volunteer organization helping as many orphaned and injured animals as possible.  Your help would be greatly appreciated by all involved.   Call if you find injured or orphaned wildlife or better yet, get involved and become a volunteer.

By Judy Cooke

John found a tortoise wandering the streets of Tallahassee.  It was not just a tortoise; it was an African Spurred Tortoise - and a very large one at that.  This tort easily weighed in at 45 pounds with a 15 inch shell!  Knowing this tortoise wasn't native to our area; John picked the big boy up and brought him to FWMA.

After an isolation period, it was decided to put the African Tortoise in with the FWMA tortoises.  Our torts have a very large pen with plenty of room for a boy this size to move around.  Our torts are very friendly and we knew they wouldn't mind another pretty shell keeping them company.

It's a good thing FWMA staff had remained at the pen to see how the introduction would go because unfortunately, the Spurred Tortoise didn't feel the same way about our torts - and tried to bite their heads off!  Thankfully, staff was close by and no one was injured!

The Spurred Tortoise was moved back to the isolation pen where he remained alone...until something wonderful happened!  John happened to pass a 'Lost Pet' sign and the 'Pet' was a giant tortoise!  John thought the picture looked remarkably like the one he had found and it was in the same general area, so he called the number and this tale has a happy ending!

Steven and his friend and companion of the last 13 years were reunited in an emotional reunion.  Steven was so thrilled to have his Tortoise back, he gave John a $250.00 reward for finding him and making sure he was kept safe from harm.  John, who was so impressed by the FWMA set-up, in turn donated the money to FWMA for taking such good care of the tort… and they all lived Happily Ever After!

Fawn and Squirrel Season

By Judy Cooke

We are entering into the time of year when finding fawn and baby squirrels is not an uncommon occurrence.   Here are some important tips to remember when dealing with these orphans!

----Fawn - Baby deer are non-scented to protect them from predators.  This means they have no scent.  Mama does!  In a effort to protect her young one, it is common for her to stay away from the baby and sometimes, that can be for long periods of time.  Babies have a ‘sit-still’ instinct and will stay in one spot until Mama returns.  Seeing a fawn alone does not necessarily mean it has been orphaned!  Mamas come and go very quickly, so unless you have your eyes glued to the spot for hours, it could be very easy to miss her appearance!  If you find a baby deer and you think it’s an orphan – please DO NOT APPROACH it!  Deer have a ‘flight’ reflex and approaching it could cause it to bolt and possibly injury itself!  If a fawn has been orphaned, it will be hungry and IT WILL come to you!  When a fawn gets hungry, it doesn’t care who feeds it!

----Squirrels - Baby squirrels are one of the few animals that don’t require a permit and by following a few simple steps, you could provide the special care needed to raise and release one (or more) of these babies.  The first and most important thing to remember is that they are wild animals and they do have special needs – one being NO COWS MILK!   If you find yourself in possession of one or more baby squirrels, please call FWMA at 363- 2351 for special instructions on how to successfully raise these babies!

And remember, one of the biggest dangers to both baby deer and squirrels is dog attack.  Please keep your dog away from these animals!  If you find they have been attacked by a dog, they will require antibiotics!  Please call FWMA for instructions at 363 -2351. 

Back to the Wild

By Barbara Shugar

On  Wednesday, June 2, 2008, Chris Beatty, Director of FWMA, asked me if I would take a great blue heron that was at the FWMA center and release it on my property.  I live along the St. Marks River, across the river from the St. Marks  National Wildlife Refuge, so it seemed like the perfect release spot.

I brought the heron home and gently placed the cage on the lawn, assuming he would walk out and fly to the river.  Well, he walked out and stayed right on the grass!  He looked around and didn't seem to want to go anywhere.  I put some water in a large plastic under-the-bed box for him to drink, and left him alone.  At dark, I went out and he was still there in the lawn.

The next morning, the heron was still there - and I was pretty sure it hadn't had anything to eat and didn't seem willing to fly to the water, so I called Chris.  She assured me the heron could fly, but maybe I'd best try to catch it and return it to the Center.  Gill Hepple came over with a huge net and Gill and I set about trying to catch it - well, that didn't work out too well!!  The heron ran through the woods to the neighbors and Gill chased it with the net - then the heron ran back to my yard, and finally down to the shore of the water.  Still not flying much at all, we were concerned for its safety, but now couldn't catch it as it was in the muddy banks of the river. Gill decided it might be ok, and I agreed to watch it and let her know what was going on throughout the rest of the day.

It stayed at the river bank for the rest of Thursday.  Friday when we went down to the river to look for the heron, he was sitting in our bench at the end of the dock!  Still with us!  All day Friday I could see him by the water, but he still didn't seem to fly much.

Saturday we went out to the river and he was across the river on the other bank and we could see him catching small fish!!  Then, all of the sudden, while we were watching the heron, he took flight, and flew about 300 feet down the river - what a lovely sight!

Judy's Jottings

By Judy Cooke

What is a Volunteer?  According to the dictionary, a volunteer is someone who performs a service willingly and without pay.  I think that’s a rather simple definition and in reality, a volunteer is so much more!  A volunteer is someone who gives of themselves.  They give their time, their energy, their knowledge, and their strong bodies!  They give encouragement, emotional support, and sometimes, even a shoulder to cry on!

Volunteers are the backbone of non-profit organizations and FWMA is no different.  Unfortunately, one of the biggest problems non-profits face is finding volunteers.  With today’s busy schedules, many people feel they just don’t have the time to volunteer.   Others feel they would have nothing to contribute.  Both of these assumptions are wrong.

FWMA has many volunteer opportunities – some taking as little time AS HALF AN HOUR A WEEK!  There are things that you can do as an individual, with a friend, or with a small group!  Things as simple as saving and folding newspapers, making phone calls, or stuffing envelopes, and if you have one of those bubbly personalities - there are booths that need to be staffed and flyers that need to be passed out.  Want a little hands-on time with the animals?  Come for an interview, complete a short training class, and you’re on your way!!  With over 200 animals in residence right now, there’s always something that needs to be done!

Maybe in the past you’ve been one of the wonderful people who have supported FWMA financially, but continuously rising food and gas prices are putting the squeeze on your pocketbook.  You’ve found that as much as you’d like, you just much as you’d like, you just can’t write out that check.  How about giving a little of your time instead?  You’ve found that as much as you’d like, you just can’t write out that check.  How about giving a little of your time instead?

Volunteering is great for the soul!  It makes you feel good!  It gets you out and gives you a break from your routine.  You will meet new people, make new friends, and learn new things!  Come, join us!  I promise you’ll have a great time and we’ll find the perfect volunteer job just for you!
To view a list of the volunteer opportunities, please visit:  www.volunteerwakulla.org .  Click on FWMA!

FWMA Permanent Resident Otter

By Judy Cooke

One of our favorite permanent residents is a 3 year old River Otter named Sushi.  Sushi has been at FWMA since he was about 8 weeks old. He has grown into such a charming young man, that all who meet him fall in love with him!

Sushi came to FWMA in the spring of 2005 when Junell Davis from Animal Control called to report that she had rescued a baby otter from Brooks Concrete.  He had been attacked by a dog and his injuries were so severe, Chris thought his chances of survival were slim.  He was skinned from ears to nose and his entire face was covered with large, deep puncture wounds.

The young otter was sent to Paws and Claws Veterinary Hospital in Tallahassee where Dr. Guhrt performed surgery to remove the dead tissue, clean the puncture wounds, and stitch up what he could.  The daily care of the little guy’s face was then up to Chris and staff.

Each day, the dead tissue needed to be cleaned from his face – a process called debridement.  This was a painful and stressful process for the young otter causing him to scream and roll and fight to get away.  A new way had to be found.

That way came by accident; during his daily swim in the bathtub, Chris threw in a loofah sponge for him to play with – he adored it!  He must have had a terrible itch and discovered the joy of rubbing the sponge all over his face – this did exactly what needed to be done – it removed the dead tissue!

Today, Sushi has a large private pen complete with his own shallow swimming pool and sleeping igloo.  His favorite toy and constant companion is a Winn Dixie Special – a medium sized plastic ball with the Disney Princesses on it!  Sushi ‘loves’ this ball!  There is also a wild otter that comes to his cage regularly – as indicated by the paw prints on the outside of his pen.  These midnight rendezvous make the need for a ‘Princess Ball’ even more important!

Companionship for Sushi may yet come to pass.  There is an education facility in southern Florida that received a grant to build a new otter pen.  Sushi may be a candidate to transfer to that facility once their pen is built.  If he goes there, he will be paired with a blind, 3 year old female.

Whether here or in southern Florida, Sushi will spend the rest of his life in captivity.  All we can do is try to make his life the best we possibly can…and make sure he always has a Princess Ball!

Adopt a Special Otter

By Marilyn Van Dusseldorp

We have several permanent animal residents that can not be released back to their natural habitats. Wouldn’t it be great if you could establish a virtual relationship with a special otter?

 You can “sponsor” Sushi, the precious otter described in the story above.  You will receive a color photo, and since Sushi is unable to leave the rehabilitation facility, you will receive updates on Sushi’s life activities.

 If you would like to sponsor Sushi or one of the other permanent animals, please complete the Membership/Donation/Adoption form on the back.  The cost of sponsorship of Sushi is the expense of one or more days of care, which for Sushi is $10 per day.  Other animals have varying costs, e.g., the flying squirrel is $20 per month, and the deer are $75 per month.  See our website for their descriptions.

 This is a great gift for yourself, or a friend, spouse, child, parent, grandparent, or anyone who cares about wildlife.

Fun with FWMA Friends

The Beatty family hosted an open house on June 7th for the many friends who had given so generously to the Beatty family in response to the fire last September.  Chris, Mike and Jessica wanted to personally say “THANK YOU” to everyone.  Over 100 people came to share the food, the music and the hugs, and to meet other “FWMA friends”. To quote one of the attendees, “It was wonderful to see the Beatty's home rebuilt and beautiful - I wish them a wonderful life in their new home.  We enjoyed seeing the home and meeting friends of theirs at their lovely open house.”  That quote pretty much says it all!!  Photos of the guests and Beattys are below:

Graceful & Playful & Clever!

By Jessica Beatty

Lush green grasses flow almost lazily, tiny creatures dart through their camouflaging embrace.  The sun causes streams of light and gentle warmth to pervade the peaceful scene.  With the barest ripple a sleek body joins in, a slight smile playing on its face.  You see the grasses weren’t swayed by the wind, but rather caressed by the swirling water.  And the river is defiantly a lot cooler than land…in Florida…in July.  Just follow the otter; she knows where to go to beat the heat before the heat beats the stuffing out of you.

She starts to gently glide, slowly gathering speed, and with a flick of her tail she starts doing mid-water loops and swirls.  Tiny bubbles stream out of her mouth, her nose and ears are firmly sealed.  Everything about her is rounded and softened, perfect for swimming.  From the tip of her velvet soft nose, small ears, short legs, webbed feet, and tapered tail, she is at home in the water.  Her den is on land of course, but she does have an aquatic entrance, for practicality and convenience.

She speeds up to tease the fish who are trying to out swim her.  She gently grabs a few, but she isn’t serious.  She had a lovely nest full of bird eggs for lunch, and her stomach is satisfied.

She flicks her whiskers as she feels a disturbance farther up the river.  She dives down and hugs the bed of the river, moving swiftly and silently upstream.  She overshoots her target and peeks to make sure she is right about her hunch.  Another smile and she slips out of the water to sneak up on her brother.  With a chirp and a whistle she jumps her brother and they tumble into the river with a splash.  They wrestle for a minute than slide out to the waiting kits. Today is their first swimming lesson, a big day for otters!  After a few chitters for the little ones, she leaves them to learn and lets the cool water envelope her again.  She sounds clever to me!

The Joys of "Motherhood?"

By Cherie Freeman

At sometime during our life, most of us will have an encounter with a raccoon.  Whether it is innocently just passing through or intentionally raiding our garbage cans, this masked bandit will eventually appear.  Most off us simply dismiss this encounter and go on about our daily lives.  There is however, no dismissing my latest encounter.

I met Cooper, an orphan, May 16 of this year.  He was only a couple of days old when he arrived at FWMA.  He was so small and so hungry.  We all made many attempts to feed him with no true success.  Determined, I sat down again to feed him, until finally he figured it out and ate.  Satisfied, he settled down to sleep.  I guess I did a pretty good job, because Chris rewarded me with temporary custody.

Pleased with myself, I took little Cooper home with instructions to feed him every three hours.  All through the night this darling little mammal demanded my attention.  As the days passed, feeding time became easier and little Cooper began to grow.  As the weeks passed, dark circles formed under my eyes and my grey hair began to show.  I was starting to look like a raccoon.

Much to the relief of my husband and me , little Cooper now sleeps through the night.  He is still feeding from a bottle, but will start weaning in August.  It is amazing watching him grow and how he seems to change every day.  He truly has his own little personality and loves to play and chase me around the house.

I will only have him with me for a little while longer before he joins the other raccoons at the center.  From there he will be released back into the wild.

So, the next time you cross paths with a raccoon, keep in mind, it just might be my Little Cooper, the bandit that stole my heart.  And if you could, tell him Mom said ,”hello”.

Simple Ways YOU Can Help!

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www.GoodShop.com and www.iGive.com are online shopping malls, with merchants like Best Buy, Walmart, Office Depot, Home Depot, Dell, eBay, iTunes, Nike, PetsMart, Target, and Toys R Us.  Each purchase made via these malls results in a donation to the user's designated charity – averaging approximately 3% of the sale, but going up to 20% or even more.

All of these are free & easy - please consider using them for FWMA!! 

The Gopher Tortoise

By Judy Cooke

While the state of Florida boasts a large variety of turtles, both water and land, there is only one tortoise that is native to Florida; the Gopher Tortoise.  The Gopher is a medium-sized tortoise weighing in as an adult at around nine pounds and growing up to ten inches in length.  Except for mating season, they are a solitary animal and much of their time is spent deep underground in cool burrows.

The Gopher Tortoise is one of only four tortoises native to the United States and three of these four species are currently listed as Vulnerable on the Endangered Species List.  The Gopher Tortoise is one of those three.  Loss of habitat and injury/disease are the two main threats to the Gopher, but not far behind is the loss due to human consumption.  It is illegal in the state of Florida to possess a Gopher Tortoise for any reason – including eating, and if caught, the penalties can be severe.

The decline of the Gopher population doesn’t just impact the tortoises; there are a number of species, including frogs, snakes and small mammals that rely on the burrows the tortoises dig for their homes.  As the number of Gopher Tortoises decline, so does the number of all the other species.  There are several organizations working to protect Florida’s tortoise and aggressive action is being taken to reverse the decline in the population.  Unfortunately, Gopher Tortoises don’t mature until between 10 and 15 years of age….so the turnaround is slow.

An important thing to remember is that due to the possible spread of a disease that can be deadly to tortoises, it is illegal to relocate them.  If you happen to come across a tortoise – do not move him to another area!  The only exception to this is when you see one trying to cross the road.  A turtle or tortoise will only cross a road when he’s going somewhere!  He has an agenda, a plan, a schedule to keep and neither you nor some cars will keep him from his destination!  If you move him off the side of the road, chances are he’ll return and try to cross again.  The very best thing to do is gently pick him up and carry him to the other side of the road.  Please place him as far off the road as possible while also being concerned for your own safety!

If you come across a tortoise or turtle that has been hit by a car, please contact FWMA at 363-2351.

For more information about Florida’s Gopher Tortoise, please visit any or all of these sites:

www.gophertortoisecouncil.org/index.php , or
www.empireoftheturtle.com/Florida/gopherus_polyphemus.htm , or
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gopherus_polyphemus .

FWMA 1st Annual Photo Contest

By Marilyn Van Dusseldorp

Attention, if you love animals and have a camera, or love photography and have access to wildlife habitats!!  FWMA is sponsoring a wildlife photo contest.

We have youth (17 and under) and adult competitions, each with mammal, bird, and other categories.  You may submit up to two photos in each category.  The entry fee for adults is $10 for each category entered; the entry fee for youth is $5 for each category entered.

Photos must be submitted in an 8x10 size on a foam or cardboard backer board.  Attach a copy of the form on the right to the back of each photo submitted.  The photos along with a check for the entry fee must be sent to:

Judy Cooke
Attn. FWMA Photo Contest
PO Box 233
Panacea FL 32346
with a postmark no later than October 5, 2008.

Judging will be done by a panel of  local nature photographers.  The winner in each category will get a personal tour of FWMA and the opportunity to photograph the animals, and will receive an FWMA t-shirt and a ticket to the Wood Stork event.  The overall winner will also receive a $50 certificate toward a framing order at Tallahassee Camera.  Winners will be notified by October 15, 2008, announced and displayed at the FWMA Wood Stork Music Festival on October 19 and included in the November issue of this newsletter.  They will also be on display at the Wildwood Inn in November.  All photos, space permitting, will be displayed at the Wood Stork Music Festival.  Email questions to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

FWMA 2008 Photo Contest Entry

Name___________________________________

Address__________________________________

City/state/zip______________________________

Email___________________________________

Phone___________________________________

Adult_______ Youth________

Category:mammal___bird___other__

Pick up photo: yes___no___  or

Donate photo to silent auction:

yes___no___

Signature________________________________

Date____________________________________

Membership Application/Donation Form

FWMA  welcomes new members and suggests these donation amounts by type of member:

 Type/amount

·         Student/Senior                        $15.00

·         Individual                                 $25.00

·         Family                                      50.00

·         Friend                                      $100.00

·         Sponsor                                  $250.00

·         Support Member                     $500.00

·         Lifetime Member                     $1000.00

·         Other                           $________

 My donation of $_____ is a gift in memory/honor of:

(name)  ___________________________________

I am interested in becoming a volunteer. _________

Please make checks payable to: Florida Wild Mammal Association, Inc., and send them to:

Florida Wild Mammal Association

198 Edgar Poole Road, Crawfordville, FL 32327

Your Name     _____________________________

Address          _____________________________

City/State/Zip   ____________________________

Email               _____________________________

Phone              _____________________________

Adoption:

I’d like to adopt Sushi, the otter, for ______days at $10 per day (or another animal _________ for $_____). 

Please send the photo to:

(name)_________________

 address____________________________________
 

And email updates to __________________________

All donations are tax deductible.

198 Edgar Poole Road
Crawfordville FL 32327
850-363-2351

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Web: wakullawildlife.org

Chris Beatty, Director

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"To hunt a species to extinction is not logical."      Mr. Spock

“What is man without the beasts?  If all the beasts were gone, man would die from a great loneliness of spirit.  For whatever happens to the beasts, soon happens to man.  All things are connected.”      Chief Seattle

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