Saving Douglas County Wildlife One Animal at a Time

Every day across Douglas County, wildlife becomes sick, injured, or orphaned. At Forever Wild Wildlife Rescue, our 100% volunteer state and federal licensed wildlife rehabilitators rescue and rehabilitate these animals and return them to the wild. We operate under the authorities of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and our supervising Veterinarian, Dr. Tammy Eichmann. Our rehabilitators and volunteers serving Douglas County have decades of experience with raptors, birds, and mammals. We operate a hotline seven days a week to take calls from the public who find injured or orphaned animals. Over the last two years, the number of injured wild animals coming into our care has greatly increased. We currently have a need to raise $10,000 for the following: - Repair a songbird pen damaged during the Tyee Ridge Complex fires. - Build pens for baby skunks, raccoons, and birds. - Provide critical veterinary care such as x-rays, medications, and exams. - Provide specialized dietary needs and equipment. Please help these wild animals with a one-time donation. Your donation is tax-deductible as we are a nonprofit operating as a 501(c)3 organization. Any donation is appreciated. If you are able to donate $50.00 or more, you will receive a window decal to display in your business or residence, and an announcement of your support on social media and our website if desired. https://donate.fwwr.org/ Sincerely, Bob Bass President Forever Wild Wildlife Rescue P.O. Box 5 Umpqua, Oregon 97486 541-459-4023 Tax ID: 87-4670849 Here are a few examples of the wildlife we've been able to help: Our experienced rehabilitators take on many different native species. Our hotline was alerted that there was a bobcat kitten hit by a car. The bobcat suffered from a terrible head injury. With time and specialized care, she was released as wild as the day she came in. Thankfully, our donors allowed us to provide specialized veterinary care and the pens she needed to heal, learn to hunt, and thrive. Green Heron parents sometimes choose nest areas in very questionable locations. We have always worked closely with businesses in downtown Roseburg who look out for the green heron fledglings trying to learn to fly on Jackson Street. Although we wish we could relocate nests, the best we can do is rescue these herons and release them once they have mastered the art of flying and are able to catch fish and food on their own. The incubators we use to keep these little ones warm are purchased with donor funds. We have released dozens of herons back into the wild because of your support. Sometimes we get calls from local contractors and organizations who find nests that need to be moved or risk being demolished. Our raptor rehabilitator was able to rescue four baby barn owls from an apartment building undergoing maintenance. These babies would have perished, but we were able to provide them a safe place to grow up and learn to hunt. Owls eat a lot! And during that time, we spent over $1000 on their specialty diet. Once they were ready, they were successfully released into the wild. They are hunting on their own now and keeping the rodent population down for the people of Douglas County. Wildlife in Douglas County are often at the wrong place at the wrong time. A fox kit was brought to our mammal rehabilitator after being run over by a tractor. The fox kit had severe internal injuries. After crying for her mom for three straight days and nights, she started to make progress. This kit required proper care 24/7, medications, and a specialized diet. She was finally released back to the location where she was found. After the release, she was seen quite frequently with her fox family. This happy ending would not be possible without donations. To support the work of Forever Wild Wildlife Rescue: https://donate.fwwr.org/