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Address: 5565 Mapleton Road, Lockport, New York 14094
Second Chance WRC is a non-profit organization dedicated to the care and treatment of orphaned, injured, diseased, or distressed wild animals, and to the teaching of others about wildlife and our obligation to the environment. It was incorporated in 1995 by Jacalyn L. Perry and Joseph Tannenhaus. With the increasing number of animals and the rising cost of caring for them, it became neccessary involve other caring people in helping our wild creatures.
Jackie has been a New York State Licensed rehabilitator since 1988 with a permit to rehabilitate migratory birds from U. S. Fish and Wildlife. As an important element of rehabilitation, she acquired a wildlife possession License and Permit in 1990, so that she can use the disabled birds for teachers and foster parents.
Our group of Board Members and Volunteers are helping to save wildlife and the enviroment.
Techniques for care include whatever is necessary for the animal to be successfully released to the wild. Feeding of orphans may involve feeding nestling birds every 20 minutes, tube feeding weaker animals, or bottle feeding small mammals. Adult management may require; emergency stabilizing for shock... splinting fractures... bandaging... flushing wounds... minor surgery... suturing... tube feeding... medicating by injection or mouth. Occasionally services from a Veterinarian become necessary for severe cases. Transportation and assisting the Vet are essential in those situations.
We are educating the public in a variety of ways. A program we designed, involves the volunteers going to a group and discussing what rehabilitation is all about. Live birds are brought out and a description of their disabilities as well as, information about their species is explained. A component of the presentation includes what to do with distressed wildlife, and how people can help prevent injuries to wild animals. As another aspect of our educational efforts, and to get our help information out to the public, we offer a display of live birds, nests, skulls, feathers, and other items labeled and described. These are set up at different events and public places where people can ask questions and see some of our resident wildlife, live and close-up. The non-releasable birds of prey are the main attraction. These are all trained, handled, and cared for year round by the volunteers at our current facility. We also provide a place for birds from other rehabilitators that are not interested in keeping non-releasable animals.
An all volunteer staff makes up the work force of the Center. We have made a commitment to the wildlife and our environment....we spend our days...
bottle feeding orphaned mammals
3 to 4 times a day.... feed orphaned song birds every 20 minutes... stabilize
injured animals that are in shock... clean and bandage wounds... set or stabilize
broken wings or legs... give medications for diseases, or infections... treat
for poison... suture lacerations... rescue and retrive animals in distress...
exercise animals to condition them for the wild... educate the public on wildlife
and environmental issues... assist the Vet with surgery... CLEAN...CLEAN...CLEAN...
Hopes For The Future
Location
A site located where we will be able to build or remodel an existing structure for a clinic and nature center. Ideally this would include enough variety of habitat to allow a diverse population of animals, nature trails, and still have places undisturbed by humans. Adjacent to wetlands, State parks, or preserves would be preferred, to increase the potential for the Nature Center. We would prefer to stay within Niagara County at a location that is easily accessible for the public.
Building the clinic, or remodeling of a preexisting structure. This building would consist of assorted rooms similar to a Veterinary clinic.
* Reception Room -
People would bring the animals in and fill out the necessary documents. A staff member would determine if the animal needed immediate attention, and ask the rescuer any pertinent questions that would determine plan of care. More information about all the Center has to offer would be available in the reception area.
* Triage/Treatment Room -
A large room with a variety of tables, sinks, equipment and supplies that are essential for the proper administration of emergency triage, minor surgery, bandaging, splinting, wound management, or other daily treatments.
* Recovery Room -
A quiet room with assorted sized cages for animals recovering from surgery, or those in critical condition. The only activity in this room will be for checking in on the animals to see their condition.
* Orphan / Prerelease Room -
Orphaned animals will be housed and fed in this area. Their housing will be modified as they grow. A viewing window would allow visitors a chance to see the orphans being fed, or some treatment procedures.
* Office / Library -
This will be for staff to keep files, records, and other vital information. A computer will also be available for networking, researching, and recording procedures.
Education facility
This would include a large conference
room, and two smaller conference rooms where presentations or seminars will
take place. There will be an exploration room for the public to see a variety
of exhibits, and experience hands-on activities. This may be expanded as more
volunteers become involved. A library for staff or volunteers to research information.
This would also house a computer for the personnel to use in their efforts to
learn more. A gift shop will allow visitors a chance to purchase momentos or
educational information to take with them. On site presentations and tours would
be scheduled for organizations or individuals. These will be devoted to educating
the public on various issues regarding the wildlife and the environment. Events
such as "Earth Day Fairs", an "Open House" , or "Environmental
Awareness Day" will also be an added feature.
Outdoor activities
Nature trails will be cleared for public access to the wonders of nature as it is. Volunteers will be available to answer questions or assist the public and regulate traffic around nesting animals. A board walk around the area would allow people with disabilities access to the animals. Remote areas will remain for wildlife sensitive to human presence.
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