I have recently had the opportunity to visit the
Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary located on Duck Lake Road just outside of Minden where I will be building and donating an outdoor pen for baby racoons to grow and develop. This wonderful rehabilitation and sanctuary for our smaller wildlife is run by Monika Melichar who is well qualified and experienced in wildlife rehabilitation. Monika is licenced as a Wildlife Custodian with the Ministry of Natural Resources and also has a migratory bird permit with the Canadian Wildlife Services...
Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary located on Duck Lake Road just outside of Minden where I will be building and donating an outdoor pen for baby racoons to grow and develop. This wonderful rehabilitation and sanctuary for our smaller wildlife is run by Monika Melichar who is well qualified and experienced in wildlife rehabilitation. Monika is licenced as a Wildlife Custodian with the Ministry of Natural Resources and also has a migratory bird permit with the Canadian Wildlife Services...
Wildlife such as baby and adult racoons, squirrels, ducks, birds, turtles, geese, grouse, skunks and other species can find safe refuge at the Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary. They will receive the proper care and nutrition they need to develop, grow and heal in order to prepare them for release back into the wild, where they belong. The Sanctuary is a registered charitable organization and is not funded by any government agency and is completely supported through monetary donations and donated supplies.
This is the busy season for Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary as more and more baby animals are being brought there almost daily.
Our wildlife needs your help!
Here is a small, partial wish list of items that are constantly in need
at the Sanctuary.
- FOOD: bird seed, duck pellets, nuts & dried berries (unsalted)
*cashews are a favourite treat for the squirrels and permanent
resident blue jay, Bijou), fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables,
dry and canned dog/cat food
- MEDICAL SUPPLIES: vinyl disposable gloves, syringes (1 to 5 cc's),
vet wrap & gauze
- GENERAL SUPPLIES: paper towels, baby bottles & nipples (newborn
and premature size), disinfectants, food and water dishes,
stuffed animals and infant-safe small toys, straw bales,
wood chips, hay, fleece & flannel towels & blankets, knitted or
crocheted small blankets for use as hammocks for the baby
racoons & squirrels, electric heating pads, dog kennels
& runs, storage bins large & small for food, grain, supplies, etc,
newspapers, shredded paper, animal crates, cages and carriers,
white office paper, envelopes, postage stamps, office supplies
- BUILDING SUPPLIES: fencing material, galvanized fencing, lumber,
garden sheds, gazebos, greenhouses, shelving & storage cabinets,
metal hinges, nails, screws, sheet metal/steel roofing, window
screening, patio stones, cement blocks, eavestroughs, roofing
materials, insulation, outdoor paint & stain
Donations of materials and supplies can be dropped off at either the Sanctuary at 2146 Duck Lake Road or if it is more convenient, they can be dropped off with us at our location at 1920 Buckslide Road, Algonquin Highlands and we will get it to the Sanctuary. We also may be able to pick up your donated items from your location or meet you partway.
Just call us at 705-489-1163 to make arrangements.
And of course, monetary donations are always appreciated and needed at Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary for purchasing items such as veteranian services, transportation costs, food and other supplies. You can make a cheque or money order donation by mail to:
Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary
2146 Duck Lake Road
Minden, Ontario
K0M 2K0
Or you make can make a safe and secure donation directly through this link to their website Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary which has links provided for either CanadaHelps or Paypal.
The Sanctuary is also always in need of volunteers in many areas such as:
wildlife care (must be 16 years of age)
fund raising & community awareness
cage construction & landscaping
running errands/shopping, etc
transportation and capture, rescue and release
office duties & administration
I was very impressed with Monika Melichar and Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary. She is truly dedicated to the care, rehabilitation and eventual release of our wildlife. Any wildlife that is not capable of being released back into their natural environment may find safe permanent refuge at the Sanctuary. We truly need more people like her and more centers like this to help with the care of our injured and orphaned wildlife which in turn helps to sustain and preserve our native species.
For more information, click on the link below to go to:
Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary
This is the busy season for Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary as more and more baby animals are being brought there almost daily.
Our wildlife needs your help!
Here is a small, partial wish list of items that are constantly in need
at the Sanctuary.
- FOOD: bird seed, duck pellets, nuts & dried berries (unsalted)
*cashews are a favourite treat for the squirrels and permanent
resident blue jay, Bijou), fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables,
dry and canned dog/cat food
- MEDICAL SUPPLIES: vinyl disposable gloves, syringes (1 to 5 cc's),
vet wrap & gauze
- GENERAL SUPPLIES: paper towels, baby bottles & nipples (newborn
and premature size), disinfectants, food and water dishes,
stuffed animals and infant-safe small toys, straw bales,
wood chips, hay, fleece & flannel towels & blankets, knitted or
crocheted small blankets for use as hammocks for the baby
racoons & squirrels, electric heating pads, dog kennels
& runs, storage bins large & small for food, grain, supplies, etc,
newspapers, shredded paper, animal crates, cages and carriers,
white office paper, envelopes, postage stamps, office supplies
- BUILDING SUPPLIES: fencing material, galvanized fencing, lumber,
garden sheds, gazebos, greenhouses, shelving & storage cabinets,
metal hinges, nails, screws, sheet metal/steel roofing, window
screening, patio stones, cement blocks, eavestroughs, roofing
materials, insulation, outdoor paint & stain
Donations of materials and supplies can be dropped off at either the Sanctuary at 2146 Duck Lake Road or if it is more convenient, they can be dropped off with us at our location at 1920 Buckslide Road, Algonquin Highlands and we will get it to the Sanctuary. We also may be able to pick up your donated items from your location or meet you partway.
Just call us at 705-489-1163 to make arrangements.
And of course, monetary donations are always appreciated and needed at Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary for purchasing items such as veteranian services, transportation costs, food and other supplies. You can make a cheque or money order donation by mail to:
Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary
2146 Duck Lake Road
Minden, Ontario
K0M 2K0
Or you make can make a safe and secure donation directly through this link to their website Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary which has links provided for either CanadaHelps or Paypal.
The Sanctuary is also always in need of volunteers in many areas such as:
wildlife care (must be 16 years of age)
fund raising & community awareness
cage construction & landscaping
running errands/shopping, etc
transportation and capture, rescue and release
office duties & administration
I was very impressed with Monika Melichar and Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary. She is truly dedicated to the care, rehabilitation and eventual release of our wildlife. Any wildlife that is not capable of being released back into their natural environment may find safe permanent refuge at the Sanctuary. We truly need more people like her and more centers like this to help with the care of our injured and orphaned wildlife which in turn helps to sustain and preserve our native species.
For more information, click on the link below to go to:
Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary
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