Fundraiser Event
Who Is Kelly Martin?
As a state licensed and federally permitted wildlife rehabilitator, my goal is to provide care for sick injured, orphaned, and displaced native wildlife, with the goal of returning healthy animals back to their natural environments. I also present public education programs regarding native wildlife, their natural history, and what to do when encountering wildlife in need, offer education on how to rehabilitate wildlife, and train volunteers to promote the overall aims and values of animal care and rehabilitation." |
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Kelly's Related Work & Organizational Experience (click to expand)
- Zookeeper and manager of Wildlife Rehabilitation, Southern Tier Zoological Society, Binghamton, NY (1982-1985)
- Director and Founder of Southern Tier Wildlife Center, Binghamton, NY (1985-1995)
- Education Assistant Edmund Niles Huyck Preserve NY (1998 – present)
- Board of Directors, New York State Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (www.nyswrc.org) and current President
- Conference Chair NYSWRC Host Committee for National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (Ithaca, NY; 1990)
- President and Seminar Chair NYSWRC Host Committee for International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (Niagara Falls, NY; 1996)
- President and Seminar Chair NYSWRC Host Committee for Rabies Seminar (Cornell University, Ithaca, NY; 1990)
- Chair of the Program Committee for NYSWRC Seminars (arrange for speakers and topic selection for the seminar programs; 1982 - present)
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The Cost of Care for Wildlife
The costs of wildlife rehabilitation are significant, and wildlife rehabilitators are not paid for their work. There are ongoing costs for emergency care and long-term maintenance for wildlife, including animals that come in for rehabilitation and those that are kept as education ambassadors. Fortunately, there are local veterinarians who donate their time and some of their resources for emergency services. Kelly takes most wildlife in need of diagnostic services or with surgical needs to the Cornell Wildlife Health Clinic. Nevertheless, there are expenses: medications, medical supplies, food, cleaning supplies, cage maintenance and repairs (this is not an all-inclusive list).
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Food
Injured and distressed animals and growing orphans need proper nutrition. This requires many different specialty foods including formulas for orphans and species-specific diets for adult birds, mammals, and reptiles.
The greatest ongoing expense is for raptor/predator food. Prey food must be purchased whole for these animals, and costs to feed resident and rehabilitating animals quickly add up. Depending on how many are in Kelly’s care, it can cost up to $8,000 just to buy whole prey for the raptors and predators!
The greatest ongoing expense is for raptor/predator food. Prey food must be purchased whole for these animals, and costs to feed resident and rehabilitating animals quickly add up. Depending on how many are in Kelly’s care, it can cost up to $8,000 just to buy whole prey for the raptors and predators!
Cleaning
There is a lot of cleaning required in animal care! Supplies include the basics: paper towels, bleach, garbage bags, disposable gloves, and specialty cleaners. In a busy season, it can cost a lot to keep everyone clean!
Basic Maintenance
To heal and thrive while with Kelly, animals need housing that will keep them safe and minimize stress. Routine expenses to maintain enclosures include pine shavings for bedding, rope for perches, den boxes, and wire for cages. Cage repair presents a significant expense. Many of Kelly’s cages are over 10-years-old and need professional repair work.
You're Invited!
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Let’s show Kelly how much we value her dedication to the wild animals of New York State.
Please consider attending this special ticketed event for members of the Huyck Preserve held in honor of Kelly, or make a donation today. All donations will go directly to Kelly and will have an immediate impact on her work to protect wildlife. RSVPs are required to attend. |
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Your Gift Makes a Difference!
$50 - will support a weasel for 5 months $75 - will support a nestling songbird for 3 months $100 - will support 2 Kestrels and 4 Merlins for 2 months $250 - will support 5 porcupines for a month $500 - will support 4 Red-tailed Hawks, 1 Cooper's Hawk & 3 Broad-winged Hawks for 2 months OR 3 Turkey Vultures for 2 months $1000 - will support 1 Short-eared Owl, 1 Saw Whet Owl, 3 Great Horned Owls, 4 Barred Owls and 5 Screech Owls for 5 months Not able to attend but still want to make a gift? Donations of any amount can be made to the fundraiser until 3/19/23.
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