10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 4, 2015

This blog was written by Marge Gibson, co-founder of Raptor Education Group, Inc. My work as a wildlife rehabilitator over the past forty-five years has allowed me a unique perspective on a disturbing trend. Respect, understanding, and a greater awareness of wildlife are key for the public and agencies alike.

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Wildlife Rehabilitation Bald Eagle Rescue Wildlife 189

10,000 Birds

MAY 22, 2015

Thanks to groups like Alley Cat Allies, outdoor and feral cats have become above the law. Neighbor B tells her that his cats wouldn’t be happy indoors, that cats’ hunting is “natural,” and that he has no intention of keeping his cats inside. What do you do when you – a citizen whose rights are protected by the U.S.

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Feral Cats Feral Cats Wildlife Rehabilitation 259

10,000 Birds

JULY 27, 2012

A group of us gathered to release her near the spot where she was found. She taught them how to hunt, and when they were released in the fall she stayed on her perch, dozing in the sun. She deserved her freedom. She deserved to retire in comfort and luxury. She was flying well, and caught her own food easily.

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Rabbits New Jersey Neglecting North America 253

10,000 Birds

JULY 11, 2012

In responding to Suzie’s post defending wildlife rehabilitation I began to think again about the areas in which animal rights and animal welfare overlap with the field of conservation, and the ways in which they don’t. This is quite a big deal for an island group that had no mammals save bats for millions of years.

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Animal Rights Rights New Zealand Animal 268