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Piedmont Wildlife Rehab, Inc., a non-profit 501 (C) (3), was formed in
January of 2007 in order to better meet the growing cost of gas and supplies
needed in assisting the increasing number of animals coming into our care. Piedmont
Wildlife Rehab, was originally Bittersweet Wildlife Haven, the dream of Joan
McMurray, kindred spirit and admirable rehabilitator. In 2007 Melissa Coe
resumed presidency and the name and location was changed
in order to better meet the growing cost of gas and supplies needed in
assisting the increasing number of animals coming into care in the Guilford
County area. Joan continues to work with wildlife and is pursuing a
new location for a much needed wildlife rehabilitation center and fulfilling
her dream of Bittersweet Wildlife Haven. We wish them the best!
Our goals are to relieve suffering in injured wildlife through
rehabilitation and assist orphaned babies in a professional manner that
prepares them for release back into a natural habitat, capable of
reproducing another healthy generation for the environment and our
enjoyment.
Our two rehabilitators continue to learn through additional years of
experience as well as yearly refresher courses. Combined, our volunteers
have state permits for small mammals and Federal permits for song and
migratory birds. We welcome your questions about wildlife and can help
refer you for additional help and a rehabber near you.
We are committed to sharing the importance of environmental stewardship
and encouraging a better understanding or our local wildlife. Please call
if you are interested in learning more about our programs.
Wildlife Rehabilitation is a difficult and expensive volunteer job. We
love what we do but can only be one link in the chain needed to give injured
and orphaned wildlife a second chance at a natural life. Please help us to
help them.
PWR is made of a group of wonderful hard working board
members and volunteers, too many to name. We thank all of the High School
students, College Interns, Boy and Girl Scouts and our few but consistent
volunteers. We also thank the spouses that allow them to give so much
time.
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