Center Services
The main function of
the center is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release sick, injured, and
orphaned wildlife, giving them a second chance to live as they should, in
the wild.
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Fawn taken when it
should have been left alone. They are born with no scent. The
mother comes to nurse, then leaves so she does not attract
predators to her young. When people come across a fawn alone, they
assume it has been abandoned and think they are rescuing it, when
in fact they are stealing it away from the mother. Unless you KNOW
that the mother has been killed, leave the fawn alone so the mother
can do her job. This little guy went to a center in
Christmas, Florida that specializes in raising orphaned deer. |
As more and more
people move into Florida, more and more animals are being crowded
out. Areas that used to be remote are now developed, leaving
wildlife injured in the process, or without the habitat they need to
survive. Many people are finding these animals at their
doorstep. Not knowing what to do for them, they will hopefully bring
them to licensed centers such as this one, knowing at least that the
animals are better off in experienced hands.
Uncertain how to deal with a
particular situation concerning wildlife at home? I now have a book
available on my gifts page to guide you through nearly any kind of
situation you may run across in your own backyard. Its title is "Rehabilitating
Wildlife in your Backyard". (ISBN
0-9774012-0-0)
This book is an invaluable aid to those who may not have access to a
licensed rehabilitator in their area.
Click here to view the table of contents.
You Can Help!
Spruce Creek Wildlife
Rehabilitation Center depends totally on private support. You can help through your kind
donations.
Any donation to the rehab center is
appreciated for the information, as the
continuing function of this volunteer shelter relies entirely on your
support. A receipt for taxes
will be sent upon request.
Spruce Creek Wildlife
Rehabilitation Center
E-mail: RehabberDrDede@aol.com
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Sandhill Crane
Chick
Came in only a
few days
old. He will have to stay until he is an adult...and then he will be released back to the wild.
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