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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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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®.
THIS IS OUR 20TH YEAR OF WILDLIFE REHABILITATION!
FOLLOW US ON OUR JOURNEY WE'VE TAKEN THROUGH 20 YEARS!
Click to read our END-OF-YEAR NEWSLETTER AND MORE ...Do you sometimes wonder what goes on "behind the scenes" at a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center? Take a look at a typical day at BACK TO THE WILD!
Click here to read our "DID YOU KNOW?" fact sheet about Ohio's Bald Eagles and find out how you can sponsor a Bald Eagle patient at our center. Read about our "wildlife patients" who stream in daily and what it takes financially to operate a center like BACK TO THE WILD, that cares for over 2,500 animals each year!
If you are in a position to help, please contact Mona, 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
How can I contribute to BACK TO THE WILD?
NEWS FLASH!
An opportunity to meet Governor Strickland at the Governor's Mansion!
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On December 23rd, Mona and Bill Rutger attended an appreciation reception at the Governor's Mansion in Bexley, Ohio. The gathering recognized Ohioans who have been involved in many different capacities in conservation efforts. Mona and Bill were invited by the Division of Wildlife Chief, Dave Graham, and Wildlife Supervisor, John Daugherty, to thank them for their work in wildlife rehabilitation and education. Mona and Bill felt very honored to be able to represent wildlife rehabilitators throughout the State. |
NEWS FLASH! Huron Eagle's Aerie 2875 Continues to Support Back To The Wild
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The Huron Eagle's Aerie #2875 deserves recognition for their continued support of Back To The Wild. On December 20th, they presented Mona with a check for $5,000.00 that they obtained from their Education Fund! Each year, they donate generously to Back To The Wild through their charity gambling funds. |
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WILDLIFE RESCUE INFORMATIONBEST TO LEAVE THEM ALONEIt 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.
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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.
NOTICE: This is the home page for the BACK TO THE WILD® wildlife rehabilitation center in Castalia, Ohio. This material is used with permission. Most of this material is copyrighted by the BACK TO THE WILD® wildlife rehabilitation center.
Please consult the CONTACT US page for comments or questions regarding the BACK TO THE WILD® rehabilitation center or this website.
The URL for this page is http://backtothewild.com
This page was last updated on January 16, 2010
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