NORTH COUNTRY WILD CARE TRAINING SERIES 2011 –2012

Yes, there is emergency care for wildlife, and volunteers do it all. North Country Wild Care is in search of new volunteers to help with every facet of our work, from staffing our hotline to transporting and caring for animals. Join us at our upcoming training sessions and learn what you can do to help and how to become a Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator. Classes are free of charge but donations to help support our efforts to care for distressed wildlife are greatly appreciated!

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10/30/11

Introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation

Saratoga Library Susman Room

11/20/11

Capture and Transport:

Saratoga Library Susman Room

1/22/12

Parasitology: Internal and external parasites, their signs, mode of transmission, prevention, treatment (different de-wormers); how to use the microscope, how to set up fecal, basics of skin scrapes.

Saratoga Library Susman Room

2/26/12

Anatomy and Physiology: The basics of how things works

Saratoga Library Community Room

3/25/12

Stabilization: Focus on those first 24 to 72 hours.  Fluid therapy, types of fluids, heat

Saratoga Library Community Room

4/22/12

Diseases: will cover mainly mammal and avian diseases, both infectious and some non-infectious.  Symptoms, mode of transmission, prevention, including vaccinations if available and disinfecting

Saratoga Library Susman Room

5/20/12

Pharmacology Pt 2: Focus on the different parasitides, pain meds, different antibiotics, and how they work with the body

Saratoga Library Susman Room

6/3/12

Caring for injured and orphaned wildlife: Combines the two baby classes, but also some info on caring for injured adults and babies.  Go over housing requirements (minimum standard guidelines), enrichment.

Saratoga Library Susman Room

All classes will be held from 1:00pm - 4:00pm at the Saratoga Library. To register for a class/classes please contact Lisa Penistan at 518-681-9989 or email: northcountrywildcare@yahoo.com.

North Country Wild Care is a non-profit organization formed in 2001 to assist rehabilitators in their work. Wildlife Rehabilitators are volunteers who take care of injured and orphaned wildlife.

North Country Wild Care welcomes new members, those willing to assist with fundraising, public education and general organization business as well as people looking to become wildlife rehabilitators. NCWC meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 7PM-9PM at the Landmark Motor Inn off of Exit 17N at 1418 Route 9. The Inn is approximately 1/2 mile off the exit.

For wildlife emergencies, call our hotline at 518-964-6740.
Fundraisers

$10 Online purchase discount cards-Please contact Cyndi at 518-695-3981 to purchase. These cards are good for discounts at hundreds of stores like Barnes & Noble, Overstock.com, Target, Office Max, Macy's, and many, many, more...for purchase, please use the paypal link on the home page, and a discount card will be mailed directly to you. These cards make great holiday gifts!

Our upcoming Spring Gala will be held again this year at the Gideon Putnam Hotel in Saratoga May. Mark your calendars for an exciting time featuring a silent auction, educational animals, and heartwarming stories about animals we've received for rehabilitation. To pre-register, please conatct Julie Lafountain at 518-885-8969 or Belinda Howe at 518-424-1193.

Monthly Meetings

Monthly Meetings are open to anyone interested in joining us on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the Landmark Motor Inn. The Landmark Motor Inn is off of Exit 17N at 1418 Route 9. The Inn is approximately 1/2 mile off the exit. (Off site meeting in July, no meetings in August and December.)

Important Dates for Rehabilitators

Wildlife Rehabilitator's Exam - Usually held on a Friday morning in early April of each year and at the NYSWRC Annual Conference.  The April exam is given in the DEC Regional Offices.  Go to the Department of Environmental Conservation site for further information.  Call DEC Special Licenses Unit at 402-8985 to register.

New York State Wildlife Rehabilitation Council's Annual Conference - Generally held on a Weekend in October or November.  RVS (rabies Vector Training) and the Wildlife Rehabilitator's Exam are given at the conference.
Go to www.nyswrc.org for further information.