Florida Animal Rescue Group Needs Your Help
Humane Association of Wildlife Care and Education (H.A.W.K.E.) is a not-for-profit group that rehabilitates rescued animals. They help injured animals like Patty, an orphaned baby river otter.
I have to admit here that I have often joked about wanting a pet otter. Raising a baby otter is little different in real life, though. According to H.A.W.K.E.’s website:
It takes over a year to raise and care for a baby otter and thousands of dollars in food. They have to stay inside in a incubator and kept warm and given a special otter formula milk when they are this small.
All of that care gets expensive! Combine that with rising food and gas prices, and H.A.W.K.E. is in desperate need of support! If you want to help H.A.W.K.E. take care of Patty and the other critters they’ve rescued there are a few things you can do to help:
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Donations
If you’ve got some spare cash, you can make a donation or adopt a critter in need. You can also donate gift certificates to stores like Petco or Target, so that they can pick up the supplies they need.
Locals near the Jacksonville area can also help by donating supplies directly. They need all sorts of goods, from food for the animals to medical and cleaning supplies. They’ve also got some great events coming up: a members open house on May 10 and a “Dine On The Wild Side” Benefit at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoological Park. You can get the deets on H.A.W.K.E.’s upcoming events right here!
Taking Action
H.A.W.K.E. is also looking for volunteers. They need sponsors for events to help offset costs. They also need volunteers for grant writing, going to businesses and seeking corporate membership, and a volunteer to help with upkeep on their plants and butterfly garden. If you want to help, you can contact Melanie Cain-Stage at HelpHawke@windstream.net.
Image Credit: Photo courtesy of H.A.W.K.E, used with permission.
