Help us to care for Dino & his many friends at the rescue by becoming supporters today!
If you heard Dino’s story without having seen it for yourself, you probably would never believe it. I mean, it's not everyday that you see an emu gallivanting down a busy road! This did in fact happen years back, when the CWR team got a frantic call from a family looking for help in an emergency capture and transport mission. Members of the family were able to herd the speeding emu out of the way of oncoming traffic, where the CWR team was lying in wait for their chance to pounce. The massive ratite was quickly contained and brought to the rescue, where he earned the name Dino for his prehistoric looks and tyrannosaurus size. Dino quickly became a volunteer favorite at the rescue, never passing up a snuggle session (bonus if you brought a blueberry or grape). Those who spend time at the rescue know Dino to be gentle, curious, and very loving towards people he recognizes, always coming to greet any visitors at the fence for some affection.
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Carolina Waterfowl Rescue is growing! As you know we bought land in late 2019 but due to Covid and donations decreasing we had to sell the property to keep the rescue afloat. This happened for a reason! The property next-door became available which allowed us to be able to expand without moving. Part of this plan for the new land is to create an Adoption & Education Center. This will advance animals to their forever homes more quickly. Another goal is to be able to reach thousands of more people in the community to educate them about our wildlife. This presents some challenges as well. We need to raise funds for updating and remodeling our current sanctuary where more rescued animals will be provided with a home until they find their permanent home. Our hope is to be open to the public for tours within the next few years. Becoming open to the public will come with an increased cost of care for the animals, as we must meet USDA standards for inspections!
We can't do this without your support!! We love Dino, who is one of our permanent residents just like YOU do. So, we are asking for Resident Sponsorships to help with the cost of their housing, food, and medical care.
Our sponsorship includes:
- Feed
- Treats
- Routine Vaccinations
- Deworming
- Any veterinary care that is needed
- Housing, including straw and/or bedding
- Cost of utilities, including power, water, etc.
- Accessories, like enrichment items, food bowls, harnesses/leads, etc. (Varies between animals)
You can sign up to sponsor Dino & some of his friends for a small monthly donation to cover their cost of care.
Thank you for your support, Dino and the CWR team can't wait to meet you!