About Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre
Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre has been in operation for nearly 20 years. The Mandate of the facility is to help all injured and orphaned wildlife, both mammals and birds and release them back into the wild. We also give advice and assistance to property owners who are having problems with their wild animal neighbours and can offer humane alternatives to solve these conflicts. We work closely with the Napanee Humane Society.
The Founder and President is Sue Meech, who is licensed Provincially by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Federally by Canadian Wildlife Services to provide care and shelter for birds and mammals.
In 2009, over 1300 mammals and birds were admitted to the Centre, and most were released successfully. When animals are admitted, they receive a physical examination to determine what injury has occurred and their health status. We then decide on a course of treatment based on medication, nutrition,and proper environment. Their length of stay depends on the complexity of the treatment and can range from a few days to several months. Orphaned wildlife may require extended care depending on the species, until they have learned the skills necessary to survive in the wild. A successful rehabilitation results in the release of the animal, in the area where it was originally found.
There are no full-time staff year round, but we do hire staff in the spring for the busy season which lasts until October. We have several volunteers who help in many ways; some with the animals and birds that are admitted, others with transportation needs, and some with fund-raising. As of January 1st, 2002 we are a Registered Charity. Tax receipts will be issued for donations over $20.00. We receive no funding from the Canadian government. All our funds come from donations and fund-raising.
Contact us
Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre Incorporated
8749 County Rd 2
Napanee, Ontario K7R3L1 CANADA
Phone: (613) 354-0264
Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre is a Registered Charity, No. 81402 0210 RR0001.
Directions
Should you need to bring in an injured or orphaned animal, please call ahead if possible.
Please note that we do not provide tours of the Centre or show any wildlife, for the well-being of the animals.
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About Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre