This post is about the sad fact that there is a severe lack of federal protection for animals and non-existent funding for animal rescue organizations. Now, the government does fund the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its Endangered Animals List and it funds the US Dept of Agriculture inspections of slaughter houses - but none … Continue reading Lack of Federal Protection for Animals
Hello Everyone! I recently posted about how to locate information about the best animal charities by visiting CharityWatch.org. It is important to realize that not all charities are alike - some are more frugal, some are more politically focused, some are more efficient, some believe in paying the for-profit wages to attract the best … Continue reading Best Charities – Part Two!
Most of us want to support good causes that are important to us, but we want to see our money put to good use, i.e. to actually help the cause. That is where the complication can come in, because non-profits use their funds in a variety of ways, including administration costs and salaries for paid … Continue reading Best Animal Charities to Support!
For more than 30 years, the Center for Wildlife, a private, non-profit organization located in Cape Neddick, ME, has been dedicated to providing medical care, safe sanctuary and humane treatment for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife until they can be released back into the wild. Their mission has three goals: Strengthening regional capacity to rescue, … Continue reading Introduction to the Center for Wildlife!
As a Friend of the Center, I am posting upcoming events that help to educate the community on our local Maine & New Hampshire wildlife, while bringing attention to the great work that the Center performs all year-round. Here are a few events that also provide fresh air and exercise! See this link for more … Continue reading Center for Wildlife Events!
Musings from a Mom, animal lover, senior HR Professional, Adjunct Instructor, Justice of the Peace, and occasional ongoing graduate student!
Thank you to the Center for Wildlife, a non-profit organization in Cape Neddick, ME, dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife. Check out their website: https://www.thecenterforwildlife.org/
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