The Freeme Wildlife rehabilitation centre closes its doors
The Freeme wildlife rehabilitation centre has been closed down (on a temporary basis) by NSPCA and Nature conservation.
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This temporary closure means that Wildlife in Crisis is the only other fully permitted rehabilitation centre in Gauteng that is able to deal with all indigenous and endangered species.
Wildlife in Crisis is in dire need of goods and help to expand their facilities to cope with the influx of indigenous wildlife being taken to the rehab, not only by Freeme, but also by Nature Conservation, NSPCA, SPCA, Vets and the public.
The injured, sick, and orphaned wildlife that are taken in are, where possible, rehabilitated and returned to their natural habitat.
The physical work that needs to be done is far from glamorous, but is critical to the functioning of the rehab to ensure every soul that comes in for care, has the best chance of survival and release.
CRITICAL WISH LIST
Foodstuffs:
– Fruits
– Veg
– Bird Seed
– Eggs
– Mince
– Hills Canine AD (Obtainable at your local vet)
– Avi-plus
– Kitty & Puppy Milk (Also from your Local Vet to feed animals like baby Jackals / Scrub Hares / Genets)
– Meal replacement (Pediasure / ensure etc)
– Darrows (vet / petshop)
Building Materials:
– Cement / Stone / Sand
– Shade net 40% – 80% green or black
– Gum poles
– Zip / cable ties
– Mesh
– Tarps / canvas
– Shelving
– Indigenous trees / bushes / shrubs
– Aviaries
Cleaning materials
– F10 disinfectant / wound spray (Vets / Petshops)
– Bioscrub (Chemist)
– Bleach / Disinfectants
– Washing powder
– Handy Andy
– Sunlight washing liquid
Other:
– Cupboards
– Aluminium top prep Table
– Carry Cages / Plastic baskets
– Towels / Baby blankets / Blankets / Sheets
– Brushes / cloths / steel wool
– Mops
– Brooms
– Buckets
– Dishes
Long term items needed:
– Chest Freezer
– Fridge
– Washing machine
– Weed eater
– Generator
– Water tank (5’000lt / 10’000lt)
– Bakkie
– Towbar
– Trailer
– Mower
– Wheel barrow
– Spade / fork/ rake/ pick
Work to be done:
– Washing: Towels / blankets etc
– Washing: Cages / carriers / baskets
– Cleaning: Floors, cages, aviaries, food dishes, water bowls etc
– Preparing: Foods (From cutting up fruit and veg to cutting up raw meat)
– Maintenance: Mowing / Weedeating
– Building: New enclosures / aviaries
– Maintenance: On existing enclosures / aviaries
If it is easier to donate funds, it will hugely assists with paying for daily running costs like:
– Petrol
– Vet bills
– Medical supplies
– Electricity
– Phone calls / data
– Wages for staff helping us
Bank Detail:
Wildlife in Crisis
Standard Bank
Branch: Selcourt 010 2142
Account number: 276 922 2115