| "The
time will come when men such as i will look upon the murder of animals as they now look
upon the murder of men." Leonardo da Vinci
A
Letter From the President
Dear Friends,
We can all share a tremendous pride for the accomplishments of
Project Wildlife during the past year. Our major achievement was
rebuilding our Care Facility at the San Diego Humane Society. This
new facility could not have been realized without the loyal support
from you - our members, donors and friends.
Although we rescued over 11,000 animals this year, a worrisome
situation that has been developing over the past few years has now
deteriorated into a genuine crisis. The heavy traffic on our roads
and freeways prevent many people in North County from bringing
orphaned and injured animals to our facility in Mission Valley.
Presently, we are discussing an additional Wildlife Care Facility
with North County animal shelters and humane societies. These
agencies believe that the presence of Project Wildlife will help to
stop the rash of wild animal abuse, as well as lead to the rescue
and rehabilitation of even more wildlife. All of these agencies are
willing to help us, but building a new permanent facility takes
time.
Your generous support in the past has helped us to care for
thousands of orphaned, injured and sick wild birds and mammals. Your
donation now will enable us to purchase and equip a Mobile Emergency
Care Unit and expand our important work in North County. This
much-needed vehicle will be stationed at various scheduled locations
throughout the week to accept animals from the public and provide
emergency care for animals in distress. It will also stop at the
humane societies and Animal Control to pick up animals, before
heading back to the San Diego Care Facility. This mobile
"lifeline" will save the lives and reduce the suffering of
countless wild animals.
Only by working together can we make a difference in the lives of
San Diego County's precious native wildlife. Thank you for your
generosity!
Sincerely,
Patty Thorpe
President
Project Wildlife Board of Directors
| Winter
2000
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A Special Thank You
A huge, heart-felt "Thank You" goes out to Dan
Williams, David Booth of Boothcrafters Inc., and Marilyn and Steve
Wydell of Clear Signs. These generous individuals are responsible
for the beautiful new Project Wildlife sign at the Care Facility.
Debbie Beam, our Care Facility manager, was given estimates of
several hundred dollars to over a thousand for the sign, but thanks
to the thoughtfulness of Dan, David, Marilyn & Steve, Project
Wildlife & the animals were saved that expense.
On behalf of the wild birds and mammals, Thank You!
Back to Nature
newsletter is published quarterly by Project Wildlife, P.O. Box 80696, San Diego, CA
92138-0696.
Project Wildlife is a nonprofit,
nonpolitical, volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release
of San Diego County Wildlife. Project Wildlife is also dedicated to the education of San
Diego County residents on local wildlife and how to coexist with local mammals and birds.
To get in touch with Project
Wildlife, see our contact page
Editor:
Rebecca Glissman
Ways to Give:
Endowment Program
United Way Donations
Flowers for Wildlife
Protectors of Wildlife
Programs:
Education Department and
Programs
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