Established in 1983
as a rehab center and refuge for a few orphaned and injured wild mammals, Ark Angels
has grown into a facility with an ever-increasing number of wild
babies and adults finding themselves in trouble with a wide variety of
injuries and physical conditions. The greatest number of intakes yearly
are orphaned raccoon babies, often the victims of trapped mothers who can not
return to them because they have been relocated or killed. Sadly, some
of these infants do not survive, but most do.
Caring citizens
find these babies wandering paths that their raccoon mother's frequented,
desperately searching for her. The lucky ones are scooped up and turned
over for rehabilitation and a return to the wild to live a glorious life
of freedom in a secluded area.
The name Ark Angels
was given to us by a group of Key Largo Middle School students belonging
to the Noah's Gang Club. A group of students committed to
improving the conditions of animals and the environment. We
are very proud to be associated with the students at Key Largo School.
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Stop the slaughter of native wildlife in the Florida Keys!!!
KEY LARGO
IS THE TARGET
WILDLIFE REHABILITATORS
are licensed by the state and often the Federal Government to do their
jobs. They are NOT however paid for their services. They may not
charge for their services. They are only allowed to accept donations.
Most rehabbers pay for the care of their charges out of their own
pockets.
Rehabilitators are always in need of
blankets and towels, carriers, food, fruit, baby bottles and nipples,
first aid supplies, and other items too numerous to mention. Contact
your local rehabber to donate time, items, or money. All will be
greatly appreciated and put to good use for the benefit of the rehab
raccoons, squirrels, and opossums.
Help us help them to release. Make a difference
for wildlife and
donate through PayPal safely and securely. You do not need a PayPal
account to make a donation. You can rest assured that every penny will
be used for the rehabilitation and medical care of the wildlife. We are not funded by any outside
agencies.
Ark Angels Wildlife
Rescue is committed to the rescue and rehabilitation of the
Florida Keys indigenous wild mammals including raccoons,
squirrels, and opossums. It is our goal to provide
a safe haven for these wild animals and to stop all trapping and
killing taking place in the Keys, through education and
documentation of the many subspecies of Caribbean Raccoons that
reside here. Without intervention and protection, these unique
species, found no where else in the world, will certainly become
extinct.
Baby wild animals are found for many reasons. Sometimes mom has to
leave one to escape and save the others, having every intention
of returning when the coast is clear. Sometimes mom is injured
or has died and the baby is out looking for her, covering the
same path that mom has traveled many times. Or, and
unfortunately this is most often the case, mom has been trapped
and either removed to a location far from her babies, or killed
by the homeowner or a shelter. There are no protections for
wild mothers.
If
there is clearly no mother to be found, the baby needs to be
fostered by a licensed rehabilitator with the skills and
knowledge to help the infant grow into an adult capable of
caring for themselves in the wild. As with any baby, wild
babies need
to be warm and hydrated with water, long before being fed
anything at all. This is best determined by a vet or rehabber.
Any food given before the babies system is ready can be fatal.
Inappropriate food can also be fatal. Often starving wild babies
need special medications to protect their body systems from the
resulting consequences of starvation and dehydration. A
rehabilitator has the necessary skills to determine the best
course of treatment for orphaned wildlife.
This
website is a work in progress, with updates that occur
frequently. Wildlife alerts and concerns will be posted
quickly. Please email us with any questions or suggestions.
Please help us help
them. Donate today safely through PayPal. Baby
season is just around the corner.
All photos are the exclusive property of N.
Chatelaine, C. Scott, K. Dettmann, Raccoon Rescue, Little
Critters Wildlife Rescue, Santa Rosa County Wildlife Rescue, and/or Ark Angels Wildlife
Rescue, Inc. They may not be reproduced, copied, or distributed
without permission.
Although Ark
Angels specializes in the wild mammals of the Florida Keys,
often we are involved the the rescue of many other types of
animals. Whenever there is a call, we go. As you will see on
the photo pages, there are rescues from land, sea, and air. We
get babies from all over south Florida, and some that are
hitch-hikers from across the U. S. There is never a dull
moment, and sometimes situations are darn exciting.
Most of our
rescues are orphans, but we have been called in for cases of
abuse as well as injury. And, there are always those babies
that are turned over to us to be socialized with other raccoons,
squirrels, or opossums because a well-meaning individual has
tried to domesticate them as a pet.
Generally
there are always babies in the Keys, but not always infants.
During the times when there are no bottles and the millions of
blankies to wash, cages are repaired or replaced. Crates are
organized and repaired. Nets are replaced. And stores of
formula and other supplies are purchased. Medical supplies are
ordered and refilled. Toys are donated. And, everyone rests up
for baby season.
Here are some
USEFUL LINKS
that should help you
locate
a wildlife rehabber, find more
information
about rehabbers, other wildlife
sites,
or visit stores
catering to wildlife.
LINKS
Use the links below
to find information and help in greater detail than listed here.
Ark Angels is here to help everyone. Please call us to
assist in any wildlife issue.
Ark Angels Wildlife Rescue
Little Critters Wildlife Rescue
