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WHY WE REHABILITATE 
We rehabilitate wildlife because it is the "Humane Response" to the injuries and orphans caused by conflicts between wildlife and humans. These conflicts are usually caused by vehicles, pets, pesticides, window strikes, electrocution, and other non-natural obstacles to nesting and feeding habits.We rehabilitate wildlife to educate our communities. No one is more responsive to learning about wildlife than the person who walks into a rehab or nature center with an injured or orphaned creature in her hands. 
We rehabilitate wildlife to track the health of local wildlife populations, which are primary barometers of the ecological health of an area.We rehabilitate wildlife out of respect for "Creation". Species living and long extinct support our way of life. We rehabilitate wildlife because a diverse gene pool is critical for a species adaptation to ever changing circumstances. You never know what wild creature holds the beginnings of a resistance to an environmental toxin. 
We rehabilitate wildlife to connect us spiritually with our natural world. It is a prayer for "Creation" each time we release a bird into the air. It is our affirmation of the value of freedom each time we send a squirrel up into the trees or a beaver back into the pond.These are our offerings as a testimony of the verity of "Creation". Photos: Top: Orphaned Squirrel by Bob & Jean Chamberlain Middle: Orphaned Barred Owl by Bob & Jean Chamberlain Bottom: Injured Screech Owl by Bob & Jean Chamberlain |
The "Seven Social Sins" Knowledge without character Science without Humanity Wealth without Work Commerce without Morality Politics without Principles Pleasure without Conscience Worship without Self-sacrifice Mahatma Gandhi   UNLESS someone like you cares a whole lot nothing is going to get better. It's not. Dr. Seuss, The Lorax |