BACK TO THE WILD® WILDLIFE REHABILITATION & NATURE EDUCATION CENTER CASTALIA, OHIO BACK TO THE WILD®, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation. (Details)

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URGENT PLEA FOR FINANCIAL HELP AT BACK TO THE WILD
May 8, 2009

BACK TO THE WILD is presently facing a financial crisis. This struggling economic situation has created a great challenge for us. Donations have dropped off significantly, since many of our supporters are no longer in a position to spare extra cash. Animals (by the dozens) continue to arrive daily, but funding does not. I am determined to keep our doors open, but need YOUR help. If you are a charitable organization or business and are able to help in any way - your generosity and support would be greatly appreciated. Individual donations are also welcomed and are tax-deductible. Your gift will allow us to continue our work in wildlife rehabilitation and public education.

Remember, BACK TO THE WILD is completely self-funded. We depend 100% on private donations and do not receive any tax monies or state or federal help. Please consider helping us help wildlife! You are most welcome to visit and tour our facility to see the work being done here. Thanks so much for considering this request! Our Open House/Fundraiser is May 31st! We are in need of items to put in our garage sale and looking for some gently-used and new items for the Silent Auction, also.

If you are in a position to help, please contact Mona now, either by e-mail or by mailing a tax-deductible contribution directly to the center. Mailing address:
BACK TO THE WILD, P. O. Box 423, Castalia OH 44824
Telephone: 419-684-9539
e-mail: mona@backtothewild.com

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DO YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WITH AN INJURED ANIMAL?

If you know of an injured or orphaned animal, please consult our instructions for what to do. You need to be sure that an animal is, indeed, an orphan and not still under the care of its parent.

This Snowy Owl was returned to the wild, after being rehabilitated at BACK TO THE WILD®. She had arrived with her feet entangled in a twin treble-hook fishing lure. Her beak had also been caught in one of the same hooks. This owl was able to be released after rehabilitation since the person who found her called BACK TO THE WILD® right away.

Look here for helpful information and how to contact BACK TO THE WILD®.

 

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NEWS FLASH! Open House was held on Sunday, May 31

Release of a red-tail hawk

A Back To The Wild Open House was held on May 31, 2009. Check this page for more information. The release of two rehabilitated hawks occurred during the open house! Check the page for a video of the release and other photos. Hundreds of people showed up that day.

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NEWS FLASH! Orphaned eaglet inserted into foster nest on Thursday, June 4

Sometimes a local animal rescue is a bit dramatic. Check this Sandusky Register story about the rescue of two very young eaglets at NASA Plum Brook in mid-May 2009. The public was invited to the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge when one of the eaglets was fostered into an eagles' nest while two eaglets from that nest were being tagged. A few photos of the banding operation are available. Unfortunately, the severe injuries to the sibling eaglet means further rehabilitation before releasing him.

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Please consider being a part of our "PLEDGE FOR WILDLIFE" Walkway We greatly appreciate your financial support and are proud to acknowledge your generosity by engraving your name or the name of a loved one on a walkway paver. Become a real part of Back To The Wild! Read more about this great opportunity. On November 1st, 2006, Mona Rutger, director of BACK TO THE WILD®, was announced ANIMAL PLANET'S "HERO OF THE YEAR" WINNER FOR 2006! Read more about this special honor.

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Education Center & Clinic	Field Trips & Programs	Kids Who Care!	Spring Babies	Meet our Permanent Residents
Releases - Wild Again!	Raptor Exhibit Enclosures	Eagle Flight Cage (115' X 16' X 18' high)	Animal Injuries	Bald Eagles
How can I help?	Volunteers - in Action!	Wildlife Patients	How many birds? How many miles? How many . . . ?	Annual Open House
Internet - Greetings Cards	Media Articles	Pledge Walkway	Adopt a rescued animal	West Nile Virus Impact

 

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What is BACK TO THE WILD®? BACK TO THE WILD® is a volunteer, non-profit wildlife rehabilitation and nature education center located in northwest Ohio. Its primary mission is to rehabilitate and ultimately release into their natural habitat, injured, orphaned and displaced wildlife. BACK TO THE WILD® also presents educational programs to schools and to members of youth groups and community organizations. For further information, contact Mona Rutger at 419-684-9539 or e-mail mona@backtothewild.com. Contact Information Mailing address: BACK TO THE WILD, P. O. Box 423, Castalia OH 44824 Telephone: 419-684-9539 e-mail: mona@backtothewild.com Artwork courtesy of Bill Kuhlman. Go to TOP COMMENTS We would like to hear from you after you have visited our web site. Do you have some comments, either positive or negative? If so, we would like to hear them! We are trying to improve the material for the benefit of the users, so any feedback from you will be helpful. Send your comments to: mona@backtothewild.com . Go to TOP

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WILDLIFE RESCUE INFORMATION BEST TO LEAVE THEM ALONE It is easy to mistake UNATTENDED baby wild animals as "abandoned". Please watch from a distance and evaluate the situation. If you are unsure, call a rehabilitation center before removing them from their nest. In many cases, the mother is nearby, feeding or hunting for her young and will return when she feels it is safe to approach her nest. Even if you've mistakenly rescued a nest of babies, it is possible to REUNITE baby wild animals with their parent. In many cases, the mother will accept them back, even if you have touched them. Do not plan on raising baby wild animals on your own. Young wildlife require special diets and care beyond what the average household is prepared to manage. Wildlife rehabilitators are fully licensed by both state and federal agencies, are able to provide proper diets, housing, and medical attention, and are adequately trained to care for and prepare an animal for survival and return to the wild. Send us a note if you have a comment or question regarding the BACK TO THE WILD® rehabilitation center.	If you are aware of a wild animal which you think needs assistance, you may contact BACK TO THE WILD® by telephone at 419-684-9539. The center is located east of Castalia, Ohio at 4504 Bardshar Road. The center is about three miles south of the State Route 2 and State Route 101 intersection. Take SR 101 south about one mile to the intersection with Bardshar Road. Go south (left) on Bardshar one and a half miles to the center. Castalia is about five miles southwest of Sandusky, Ohio. See the interactive map below.
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BACK TO THE WILD® Non-Profit Status

BACK TO THE WILD®, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation that operates a wildlife rehabilitation center in northwest Ohio. Its primary mission is to rehabilitate and ultimately release into their natural habitat, injured, orphaned and displaced wildlife. BACK TO THE WILD® presents educational programs to schools, youth groups, and community organizations.
For further information, contact Mona Rutger at 419-684-9539 or e-mail mona@backtothewild.com.

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This page was last updated on June 7, 2009

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