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Joann and Caroline Ross – Injured Wildlife's Angels Some people just have that magic touch with animals and two such people are Joann and Caroline Ross. This mother/daughter team has volunteered to take on the daily care and feeding of Cayman's injured wildlife from frogs to frigate birds.
Joann comments, "Working at the wildlife rehab with Caroline is strengthening our bonds. Her opinions are often right and she has taught me a lot about handling and caring for wildlife. It has opened an avenue of dialogue between us, a reference point - memories in the making. People are infringing onto wildlife's habitat with all the developments on the island, and this is the least that we can do, helping them live or die with dignity." The Trust is also establishing a Wildlife Rehab Fund to help to cover the expenses of caring for wild animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation should mention the Wildlife Rehab Fund so the contribution can be kept in a separate restricted account and used only to help wildlife. Please help with this new Trust effort if you are able. REMEMBER: Baby birds of any species that are learning to fly should be LEFT IN THE WILD! Just because you find a young bird on the ground doesn't mean it is injured. The mother birds are the best possible caretakers for these fledgling flyers. Please don't pick them up and bring them to us unless there is actually an injury. Always note the exact location where a bird if found so that it can be returned as soon as possible. This is especially important for young birds that still need their parents for instructions. |
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At the request of local veterinarians the
Trust has established a small facility in a remote quiet wooded area
for wildlife to recover from injuries
away from the busy vet's offices. Because vets can't always
attend to the daily needs of wildlife in captivity, and are often working "pro
bono" the Trust felt it was important to provide some system of
help for them. Joann and Caroline more than fit the bill. Their commitment
goes far beyond simple food and water needs. Caroline especially, perhaps
because of her small size (she is just eleven years old) seems to be
able to approach even panic-stricken large sea birds and successfully
calm them and feed them. The caring attitude and commitment of these
two outstanding Trust volunteers has made the new Wildlife Rehab Centre
a reality and a success.| |
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