FALL 2018
From Wild to Wild Š Photo by Cordell Hauglie
Batsitting 101
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outhwest Wildlife rescues and rehabilitates wildlife that has been injured, displaced, and orphaned. Once rehabilitated, they are returned to the wild. Wildlife education includes advice on living with wildlife and the importance of native wildlife to maintain a healthy ecosystem. Education and humane scientific research opportunities are offered in the field of conservation medicine. Sanctuary is provided to animals that cannot be released back to the wild.
Board of Directors Michael Sapp — Chair Linda Moore — Secretary Mike Wilson — Treasurer Mark Finke Stephanie Whitlow
SWCC Staff Linda Searles — Executive Director Linda Moore —Assistant Director Kim Carr — Animal Care Manager James O’Brien — Clinic Manager, Vet Tech Nikki Julien — Education Director Lynne Stone — Animal Care Specialist Hillary Cummens — Animal Care Specialist Khymberly Lewus — Vet Tech Stephanie DuBois — Education Programs Coordinator Robyn Moul — Education Specialist Kristin Simione — Administration Kris Wheaton — Administration
Contents We've Come A Long Way, Baby page 3 From Wild to Wild page 4-5 Batsitting 101 page 6 A Visit from HopeKids page 7 Maggie, AF858: Rim Pack Alpha Female page 8-9 Southwest Wildlife is in the Hall of Fame Page 10 We Remember... Kathy Ann Walsh Page 11 Upcoming Programs Page 12-13 Thank You! Page 14 Other Ways to Help SWCC Page 15
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DEAR SWCC FAMILY
We’ve Come A Long Way, Baby
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hen I founded Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center in 1994 I had a vision. I never again wanted to see a wild animal die because there was no facility that could give the medical treatment they needed. I wanted there to be a place of second chances, a place for injured wildlife to be healed and returned to the wild. For those too badly injured or who had suffered cruelty at the hands of humans, a safe place to live out their lives with compassion. I wanted there to be a place of learning where the animals are the teachers, where people would hear their stories and understand the challenges they face and how precious our wildlife is. I wanted a place where veterinary and biology students, who are the future professional caretakers of wildlife, could obtain hands on experience to better understand our wildlife.
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Today we have achieved much of that goal, but there is still work to be done in order for SWCC to move into the future, becoming a facility that can stand the test of time and continues to be here for our wildlife. We have worked hard to make this happen with a village comprised of compassionate volunteers, staff, and you, our generous Rescued javalina mom and babies donors. Thank you for of compassion for wild animals your support and generosity. As I in need of help so that SWCC can look forward, my commitment is always be here for them. to make sure the future is bright SWCC offers many opportufor SWCC and it continues to grow nities to give, such as joining our to meet the needs of wildlife. We Wild Family, a recurring donation must be sustainable for decades to program to help ensure a steady come. income for SWCC to meet daily Without your help we could expenses. There is always a need never have returned to the wild for medical equipment, supplies, the many injured and orphaned or enclosures if you prefer helping wildlife that come to our provide for a special project. Center. We could never have We are very proud of all that saved animals like Leonardo has been accomplished at SWCC the jaguar who was used in with the support you have given a Las Vegas magic show. Leo the animals over the years. Your had his canine teeth pulled generosity has built a facility that out and his claws removed, serves the wildlife community. suffering horrendous acts of Now we must go further to ensure cruelty for the sake of enter- it is a sustainable facility for our tainment and money. wildlife far into the future. With climate change occurring and development turning habitat into a patchwork quilt, I know life will Linda Searles continue to become more difficult for wildlife. Please consider leaving a legacy
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From Wild to Wild
BY JAMES O’BRIEN, VETERINARY TECH AND CLINIC MANAGER
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eleasing an animal we’ve rehabilitated back into the wild can be a bit emotional, especially if that animal came to Southwest Wildlife’s hospital in bad shape and needing help. Case in point: a young badger that was shuttled to us in June by the Arizona Department of Game and Fish. The little guy had been found in the Kingman area acting lethargic, letting people approach him, and just not putting up the fight or flight that a healthy wild animal should. This flight or fight response is especially true for badgers as most are never even seen. Clearly something was wrong. At the SWCC clinic, after a physical exam and blood work, it was found that he was severely anemic. X-rays also revealed that
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he had not eaten in some time. One of the frustrating aspects of caring for wildlife is that there is little to no history available on the animal. When a pet is taken to a vet clinic the owner can say “Spanky has been acting down for a few days, vomiting, etc.” At SWCC, we don’t get that luxury most of the time. With wildlife if it isn’t obvious then piecing together their history becomes part experience and intuition and part guessing game. Our educated guess was that he likely ate a rodent that had itself ingested rodenticide (the secondary, or unintended, effects of such products is a HUGE problem in wildlife). The next forty-eight hours were touch and go with him and included a delicate mix of intravenous
Below: Badger steps out of the release crate
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Above: A last look back
fluids and Vitamin-K injections to halt the effects of the rodenticide in his liver. He spent a weekend under critical care, sleeping and showing no interest in food, a fact that was very worrisome for us. Things didn’t seem to be going in the right direction at all. It really seemed like a dire situation. And then late one night he just began eating… and eating and eating. A bottomless pit was how he was described. He hasn’t looked back since. After some recovery time in the SWCC clinic he was placed in a larger enclosure where he could acclimate to more space and get some much needed exercise. He continued to thrive until it was time to go back to his rightful home in the wild. That morning came. He was loaded up before dawn and driven back to Mohave County where he was released in prime badger country.
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This is where it can be a little emotionally perplexing; you want to know they will thrive, you want to know all the work and anxiety (for both parties) was worth it. But we don’t get to know that. Perhaps it isn’t ours to know — just like we didn’t know that individual animal existed before coming to SWCC — maybe we shouldn’t know his future. That is his secret. Maybe we just need to know that we helped him. We will help them any and every time we can but maybe the only thing we truly need to know is that badgers, and coyotes, bobcats, cougars and all the other wild animals are out there and our lives are so much richer for it.
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Batsitting 101
BY KIM CARR, ANIMAL CARE MANAGER
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ver the many years Southwest Wildlife has been in existence, we’ve cared for a wide variety of species including bobcats, coyotes, mountain lions, wolves, foxes, skunks, raccoons and javelina. Most of our experience has been with the larger mammals, until recently, when one volunteer with a special fondness for bats, took on the task of rehabilitating these unique little animals. This dedicated volunteer worked with bats in the past, attended workshops and educated herself on the intricate details of caring for them. All the specialized equipment needed to house and feed them was purchased just in the nick of time, when one orphan and two with injuries arrived needing help. X-rays were taken, special formula was concocted and mealworms were on order. When an unexpected event took our resident bat expert out of town for a week, surrogate bat mothers needed to be trained ASAP. A crash course in Batsitting 101 was in full swing.
I’ve been an animal keeper at Southwest for quite some time and have raised my fair share of orphaned baby bobcats, coyotes, skunks, raccoons and javelina. I was fairly confident that taking care of a few bats for a week would be no problem. Wrong. My first clue should have been the size of the supply box, overflowing with baby blankets, gloves, books, heating pads, vitamins, a headlamp, feeding utensils, dishes, syringes and a container of writhing mealworms. Oh my. How is it possible that a few tiny creatures needed more supplies than a whole litter of baby raccoons?
Meal time of mealworms
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In my naivety, I thought I’d merely set a dish of mealworms in with the bats each day and they would take care of the rest. Needless to say, the reality was quite different. I quickly found that plucking out 50 wriggling mealworms morning and night and hand-feeding one at a time to uncoordinated
bats was very time consuming. Reading glasses and a headlamp became my lifelines in the wee hours of the night, helping me guide the worms into the itsy bitsy mouths filled with sharp teeth.
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Preferences and personalities started to emerge from these tiny mammals. One bat would peek out from behind his blanket wondering if it was mealtime when he heard his carrier being unzipped. When he was sure nobody else was around, he would carefully climb over and take the worm from the tweezers ONLY if I offered them headfirst. If anyone else came into the room during feeding time, he quickly turned bashful and scampered away. During the time spent caring for these bats, I grew very fond of their many quirks and complexities. Although I was relieved when my week of batsitting came to an end, I was thrilled when I recently got the opportunity to release one of them back to the area he had been found. He’d proven he was a strong flier and able to catch his own food. As he flew away in the darkness, I wished him a long and bug-filled life.
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Gifts from SWCC make the day even more special
A Visit from HopeKids BY NIKKI JULIEN, DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Twice a year SWCC receives tortoise, enjoys the visitors some very special visitors — visitors too and can’t wait to nibble for whom every day is a precious on brightly colored shoes gift. HopeKids is a mission-based that look like strawberries non-profit organization giving — no, we don’t let him! children with life-threatening Long term volunteer, conditions a chance to experience Gloria Adamson, loves fun activities with their families. leading the HopeKids tours. According to their mission, HopeGloria said, “Providing Kids “surrounds these remarkable excitement and joy to the HopeKids' families get to meet Harvey children and their families with the families on my tour warms message that hope can be powerful my heart. I am grateful I can of giving back to our community. medicine.” (Hopekids.org) bring happiness to others as a result We are able to continue this work During this visit to our sancof volunteering at Southwest Wildwith your help. In 2018, the Arituary, HopeKids’ families enjoy a life Conservation Center.” zona Cutting Horse Association is tour of the facility and every child For over ten years, Southwest underwriting our expenses for this receives a gift of a special stuffed Wildlife has given HopeKids a program. We are thankful to the toy from our gift shop. The Rio family event free of charge as a way Rio Verde Foothills Rural Metro Verde Foothills Rural Metro Fire Station, Arizona Cutting Horse Fire Department also joins Association, SWCC volunteers and us and welcomes the kids to HopeKids for the precious gift of check out the fire engine and such a wonderful partnership. try out the fire fighting gear. At Southwest we know what A highlight of the event is a it means to need a helping visit from Harvey, the wonder hand, some loving care, burro, who loves his carrot and a little hope. treats from the kids. Of course Goliath, our African spurred HopeKids enjoy a tour of our sanctuary
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Maggie, AF858: Rim Pack Alpha Female
BY KRIS WHEATON, ADMINISTRATION STAFF AND VOLUNTEER
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ixteen years is a good, long life for a Mexican gray wolf. That’s the age Maggie was when she died here at our sanctuary on August 28th. But rather than mourn her passing, we’d like to share this celebration of her life. In 1998, after more than 20 years on the Endangered Species List, Mexican wolves were reintroduced to part of their former range within Arizona and New Mexico. Being an endangered species, these wolves are closely monitored. Most wild-born pups are caught during their first winter, fitted with a tracking collar, and assigned the next number in the International Studbook for Mexican wolves, which lists all known Mexican wolves, captive and wild. Not Maggie. She eluded capture for nearly two years after her birth in 2002. Eventually she stepped into a leg hold trap intended for a coyote and the Mexican Wolf Interagency Field Team was
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alerted. She was examined, sexed, tested, and finally assigned her number – F858. The blood test declared her a daughter of the wild Cienega Pack in Arizona, known for their skill in hunting elk. A young female, Maggie was disbursing from her natal pack and roaming widely in search of a male. By the spring of 2004 Maggie found her first mate and had her first litter of pups. She and her mate chose a territory along the Mogollon Rim in the Blue Range Primitive Area of the Apache National Forest in Eastern Arizona. Maggie was now the alpha female (AF858) of her very own Mexican wolf pack – the Rim Pack. Their territory, amounting to several hundred square miles, was one of the finest in the designated recovery area. Prey was plentiful and possible conflict with livestock was minimal. Over the wild years, Maggie lost two mates and chose a third. Somehow she made it through the
devastating Wallow Fire which overran her den in 2011. She had puppies each spring for eight years, although some litters were small. Most of her pups did not survive into adulthood due to speeding vehicles, illegal shooting, and the hazards of hunting elk. Space is limited within the recovery area and considering Maggie’s age and the prime territory she called home, the multi-agency team overseeing Mexican wolf recovery decided to remove her from the wild. Her territory would be open for younger wolves, and her genetic material could be collected for future use in the captive breeding program. She was captured in January 2013, before her 11th birthday. At the time of her removal, it was thought that none of her offspring remained and Maggie would not leave her imprint on future generations of wild Mexican wolves. Then a year later, the handsome alpha male of the Tsay-o-Ah
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DAUGHTER MATE MOTHER LEADER HUNTER COMPANION INSPIRATION Pack was finally captured, collared, and numbered. You guessed it! Bloodwork revealed he was Maggie’s son, and, like his mother, he avoided capture for years. He and his mate raised at least 4 litters of wild puppies. Our Maggie was a grandmother after all. Our sanctuary, with other Mexican wolves for company, soon became the permanent home for the Rim Pack’s former alpha female. She arrived with old scars and injuries to her legs and feet, advancing arthritis, runny eyes, and missing and broken teeth. At first it was hard for her to be in captivity. Being near people was stressful. Should she have remained in the wild to die of old age? That decision was not ours to make. Instead, Mexican wolf F858 joined our wild family, and acquired her new name, Magdalena, “Maggie” for short. Given her age and physical condition, this elder-wolf was about to discover that life could be easier and more comfortable. Maggie was first paired with Oz, a wild older male wolf. They had a close relationship until he
passed away and she was introduced to Nico, a younger male with handicaps of his own. She was a wolf’s wolf. She knew how to establish and maintain a social bond and the value of sharing the finest napping spots. Maggie came to look forward to meal time and often tottered over to wait in her preferred eating spot. Her bowls of meat, cut into bite-sized pieces, were easy for her to eat. Hidden inside the best pieces was medication to ease her old joints. As you can imagine, her favorite meals were the wild game, namely elk and deer, that we receive occasionally as donations. Even these she would willingly share with the male wolves in her life. Maggie never had to worry about going AF858 Magdalena, known at SWCC as Maggie, lived her golden years at SWCC. hungry. She even put on a few pounds around the middle. to witness and care for this living, After more than five years breathing part of the beautiful, with us though, Maggie’s body was blue wilderness. failing, and it was time to set her There is still a part of Magfree. We gave her a gentle end to gie out there in that wilderness. her long wolf life. There were tears Howls to you, old girl. What a of sadness, but there were also privilege it has been. tears of gratitude for the chance
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Southwest Wildlife is in the Hall of Fame
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Linda Searles accepts the Hall of Fame Award for SWCC
his August SWCC was inducted into the Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame operated by the Wildlife for Tomorrow Foundation. Wildlife for Tomorrow was created in 1990 to enhance the management, protection and enjoyment of Arizona’s fish and wildlife resources. The Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works closely with the Arizona Game and Fish Department to provide additional support for projects and education activities where traditional resources are not adequate. Wildlife for Tomorrow’s efforts focus entirely on worthy projects within Arizona and no funds are passed on to national offices or to projects in other parts of the country. The Foundation does not participate in or attempt to influence regulatory, management or legislative decisions, nor does it take a position on controversial or value-sensitive
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issues. Its single purpose is to support important and worthy projects that make a difference to the wildlife and people of Arizona. Through the Foundation, individuals, businesses and organizations can participate in projects to benefit all of Arizona’s fish and wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend. These projects include habitat improvement, youth and adult education, research and wildlife protection activities. Wildlife for Tomorrow established the Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame in 1998 to recognize individuals, corporations, organizations and others who have made significant and lasting contributions to benefit Arizona’s wildlife and the welfare of its natural resources. Past Inductees have included individuals with backgrounds in wildlife volunteerism, corporate leadership, politics, wildlife art, and the media.
Linda Searles accepted the award at the Hall of Fame Banquet this past August. “To be inducted into the Wildlife for Tomorrow Hall of Fame is a great honor and the recognition of all the hard work SWCC staff, volunteers and donors have put into the Center,” said Searles. “This award also shows how government and non-profits can come together to work for a greater cause — in this case for Arizona’s wildlife. Over the last 20 years I have had the pleasure of working with many game wardens and biologists from the Arizona Department of Game and Fish. I have enjoyed the time we worked together and many have become personal friends. I am very proud of what Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center has accomplished and look forward to continuing to work with the department for Arizona’s wildlife.”
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We Remember…
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e will remember volunteer, Kathy Ann Walsh, as a strong, dedicated warrior for conservation and wildlife, especially the Mexican wolf. Kathy passed away on March 23, 2018 after a three-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her life partner Kevin Steele. Kathy gave generously of herself to causes that were dearest to her heart, including Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center. She was also: ✧ A master steward with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy ✧ Leader of the Phoenix Broadband Great Old Broads for Wilderness ✧ On the Arizona Executive Committee of the Sierra Club ✧ Involved in campaigns to restore the endangered Mexican Gray Wolf ✧ An advocate for many environmental, wilderness preservation, Native American and animal rights causes. The words of her many friends say it best. Kathy was a “beautiful, beautiful soul” who was “fierce, passionate, brave, thoughtful and effective.” She was “a wonderful role model for those of us who love this earth and work to protect it” and a “passionate person for all things good and wild.” Kathy Ann requested donations be made to Southwest Wildlife in lieu of flowers, and her wish was honored in abundance. A generous contribution was received in her honor to benefit the Mexican wolves she loved.
Rest peacefully somewhere wild, Kathy Ann Walsh.
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TOURS AT SWCC
Walk with Wildlife Tours at Southwest Wildlife, Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Whether you’re an Arizona resident or visiting from out of town, our Walk with Wildlife tour of our nature center is a unique opportunity to learn about our magnificent native wildlife. Guided tours allow you to get an up-close view of some of our permanent sanctuary animals as we share their compelling stories. $25/adult, $15 child (ages 3-12).
Holiday Public Tour Schedule: • Veteran’s Day, Monday, Nov 12, 10 am and 2 pm. • Thanksgiving Day, November 22nd, 10 am and 12:30 pm.
New Moon Tour of Southwest Wildlife, November 6th and December 7th, 2018, 5 pm. Join us at Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center for a unique guided tour of our conservation center by the sheltering darkness of a new moon to see what our native wildlife is up to in the mysterious hours of night. If you’re lucky, you might even hear a serenade from the Mexican gray wolves or watch the climbing acrobatics of coatis. Light refreshments will be served. $30/adult, $20 child (ages 3-12).
Full Moon Tour of Southwest Wildlife, January 19th and February 19th, 2019, 5 pm. Join us at Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center (SWCC) for a unique guided tour of our conservation center by the light of the full moon. The blissfully bright full moon brings out the wild in wildlife. If you’re lucky, you might even hear a serenade from the Mexican gray wolves or the tiny howl of the grasshopper mouse! Light refreshments will be served. $30/adult, $20 child (ages 3-12).
• Closed Christmas Eve and Day. • New Year’s Eve, 10 am and 2 pm. • New Year’s Day, 10 am and 2 pm. • Martin Luther King Jr Day, Monday, January 21st, 10 am and 2 pm. • President’s Day, Monday, February 18th, 10 am and 2 pm. $25/adult, $15 child (ages 3-12).
Tours, events, and workshops take place at:
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UPCOMING EVENTS AT SWCC Happy Howlidays at Southwest Wildlife, Saturday, December 15th and 22nd, 2018, 5 -7 pm
Many creatures are stirring, even a mouse for this special holiday event at Southwest Wildlife. Happy Howlidays will be a night of sipping hot cocoa by the fire, listening to carolers, and meeting Santa Claus! If that’s not enough, guests will be invited to walk through our decorated wildlife sanctuary to view our animals enjoying their treats! Celebrate the holiday spirit in this rustic setting in Northeast Scottsdale. Make our annual Happy Howlidays party part of your holiday tradition! Families and couples will enjoy the intimate and unique setting with wildlife all around. Come and cherish this wonderful time of year with us! $30 adults/ $20 children (3-12). This event does sell out.
Hearts and Howls at Southwest Wildlife, Saturday, February 9th, 5-7 pm
Do you believe in true love? From the mountain lions to the coyotes and Mexican gray wolves, you will fall in love with wildlife as you enjoy a unique and memorable experience with your Valentine. Experience a tour of our wildlife sanctuary where we will share the true love stories of our resident animals. Light refreshments and gourmet desserts will be served. Each couple will also receive an upscale gift from Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center! $100 per couple.
Edible Plants of the Southwest, Sunday, February 10th, 2019, 11am -3 pm
During this four-hour workshop, you will learn the ethnobotany practiced by early people and all the wildlife which lives among the desert flora. We will take you on a tour to explore the edible plants that grow locally. As part of the experience, you will harvest several plants and have an amazing lunch. On the plant tour, you will also tour the wildlife sanctuary and learn the many ways in which desert plant life and wildlife interact with each other to survive. The workshop is presented by the Desert Awareness Committee, a local group of volunteers, who have been presenting workshops to inspire connection with the desert since 1994. $75.
Event registration is required, to register go to: https://www.southwestwildlife.org/visit-us/
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THANK YOU! Found alone and helpless, YOU made sure this kit had baby formula specially designed for a growing raccoon.
YOU gave him a safe place where he had time to learn the skills he needed to survive.
Because of YOU he grew up living and playing with other young raccoons and learned to stay away from people.
And when he was ready, he was released in a lush, raccoon-perfect spot, because YOU gave him the life he was born to live – a free life. YOUR donations made this happen. Giving saves lives.
Join us on Facebook
Our social media Facebook page gives you a daily dose of wildlife wonders going on here at the sanctuary and with wildlife around the world. Host your online birthday party with us to gather donations or look for a donate button on our posts to help SWCC as we continue to save wild lives, one life at a time.
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Other Ways to Help SWCC Visit our Ways to Give tab on our website: www.SouthwestWildlife.org to connect with these giving options:
Sponsor an Animal
Share the care and sponsor your favorite sanctuary animal. Sponsorships make excellent “Green Gifts” for birthdays and holidays! Visit the Sponsor an Animal page on our Ways to Give tab.
Corporate Sponsorships
Our Wish Lists
Our Amazon Wish List offers many items we need here at Southwest Wildlife on a daily basis such as food buckets, Lysol wipes and nuts. We also list specialty items such as snake tongs and Christmas lights. Amazon’s registry makes giving SWCC a gift super easy— they even know our address! Our Website’s Wish List also lets you know of more items ranging from copy paper and gift cards to chainsaws and we even need a flat bed trailer. Donations can be delivered to the sanctuary at 27026 N. 156th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262. Let us know you are dropping off and we will give you a tax receipt for your gift!
While shopping online…
Make Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center your charity of choice on Amazon Smile. Once you do, Amazon does the rest by giving a portion of every purchase to us. The pennies really add up!
Are you redecorating or cleaning out the closet?
Become a Wild Family Member
Become part of our wild family monthly giving program and support Southwest Wildlife’s mission year-round! When you sign up to join our Wild Family with a monthly gift, you provide a consistent, reliable stream of income that we can count on—like family—to always be there when an animal needs help.
Leave a Legacy
SWCC plans to be saving wildlife for many years to come. You can help support us in the future by listing Southwest Wildlife through endowments and memorials with Planned Giving. Contact Linda.Moore@SouthwestWildlife.org to give a gift that leaves a lasting legacy.
Have time to spare? Volunteer your time
Volunteers are needed in the Education Department as tour guides and in Animal Care to feed and clean our residents. Apply online at the Volunteer page under the Ways to Give tab and attend one our seasonal orientations to learn more.
Businesses can also support SWCC right now and into the future both in terms of labor or financial support. Corporate volunteer groups or employees with Volunteer-Time-Off are appreciated for day labor projects. Contact Lynne. Stone@SouthwestWildlife.org if you can offer your team or your time. Financially, we are especially in need of corporate support to underwrite our school field trip program so we can keep the cost per student low. To offer corporate financial support for this or capital projects, contact Linda.Moore@ SouthwestWildlife.org
Scout Projects
We are pleased to work with Boy Scouts wishing to complete their Eagle Scout project requirements. Past projects have included dens, picnic tables, and signage. These projects are a huge benefit for both SWCC and the scouts. For more information contact us at: scouts@southwestwildlife.org
Drop off your high-end items to My Sister’s Closet or My Sister’s Attic and request that SWCC benefits when the items are sold.
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Yes, I want to help make a difference for Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center! Enclosed is my donation (please use the enclosed envelope provided). $25 $50 $75 $100 $500 other Please make checks payable to: Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center Or visit: www.southwestwildllife.org to make your contribution online We accept all major credit cards: Name: ______________________________________ Address: ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Name as it appears on card: ______________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________ Credit Card # _________________________________ Exp. Date: _____________________________________ Signature: _____________________________________
Please visit our website at www.southwestwildlife.org to learn more about: Wild Family Monthly Giving Program, Animal Sponsorships, Corporate Sponsorships, Planned Giving, and On-Site Programs Thank you to our corporate sponsors: