Editor:
Re: Wild weekend planned at Critter Care, July 12.
We were delighted to read this article, as it was an incentive for us to check out this facility, a wildlife rehabilitation centre, and learn what goes on.
There was no admission charge but because it was their annual fundraiser, donations were gratefully accepted.
This facility receives no government funding whatsoever. The work done there is incredible. Orphaned and sick animals are given shelter and care. There are volunteer interns who come from around the world, to learn and contribute. It is my understanding they receive no salary, just room and board.
We saw numerous young women bottle-feeding babies such as otters, skunks, to name a few. There was also a bobcat and some deer.
There were guided tours enlightening us about everything that is done for these abandoned creatures – the care, the nurturing, the love, all very much in evidence.
It is so well-organized, and you can see that the numerous volunteers are all happy, knowing they are doing something worthwhile.
They deserve the support from anyone who is able.
We wish them the very best of success in such a selfless endeavour.
M. Downey, White Rock
