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Wild Care in the Cape Cod Times!

Turtle Shell Repair, Seabird Therapy Pool: How this Eastham Org Rescues Cape Cod Wildlife.

SWEPT FROM THE SEA – AN ANGEL AMONGST US

This gorgeous little Blue Angelfish is one of the tiniest and most unique patients we’ve ever had at Wild Care. Photo courtesy of the New England Aquarium.

Wildlife Fall Talk Series

Join Wild Care’s Director Stephanie Ellis for some interesting and informative talks all about wildlife!

Hummingbirds – Migration Marvels

Wild Care Executive Director Stephanie Ellis is a WRAM Board Member and writes a quarterly column focusing on “Why Wildlife Matters.” Her most recent column discusses “Hummingbirds – Migration Marvels” and why they matter.

Ospreys Make a Strong Comeback on the Cape

Earlier in the summer, the United States Department of Agriculture removed three osprey eggs from a boat dock in Chatham and delivered them to Wild Care.  Read the article here.

Why Wildlife Matters: An Ode To Osprey by Stephanie Ellis

Osprey have become a beloved icon in New England perched atop their high nests overlooking water. Learn more about these incredible birds and the challenges they face.

SUMMER APPEAL 2024

Please donate today to our SUMMER APPEAL. Your donations are what allows us to do the work we do.

Harmful Impacts of Rodenticides on Wildlife

As I mention in the Ptown Independent article, wildlife succumbing to rodenticides is not just a “city problem.” It’s happening everywhere and is a widespread issue on Cape Cod…

Wild Care is Going Green

Wild Care Receives a $21,191 TernSOLAR Challenge Grantfrom Tern Foundation. Help us meet the challenge.

Wildlife Baby Shower 2024!

Join the party with Wild Care as we celebrate the precious animal babies cared for at our wildlife rescue clinic.

Wild Night Out Auction – CLOSED

READY, SET, BID… We are so excited to announce that our Wild Night Out Online Auction is now live!

Wild Night Out

Wild Care to Host a Wild Night Out at the West End Restaurant featuring Live Music by Sarah Swain and the Oh Boys

Eastern Box Turtles – Why Wildlife Matters

Get a sneak peek at the Wildlife Rehabilitators’ Association of Massachusetts (WRAM) e-newsletter. Get a sneak peek at the Wildlife Rehabilitators’ Association of Massachusetts (WRAM) e-newsletter.

Wildlife Winter/Spring Talk Series 

Learn fascinating facts and behaviors of native wildlife. Hear intimate stories from Amy Sanders, Volunteer Coordinator, and Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator.

Save Wildlife – Get a Personalized E-Valentine, and be Entered to Win a Date With a Turtle

Save Wildlife during our Valentine’s Day fundraiser! Get a personalized E-Valentine, and enter to win a Date With a Turtle.

appeal letters

Please donate today to our Year End Appeal. Your donations are what allows us to do the work we do. We truly try to make a difference for every animal we receive no matter how small.

Letter of Testimony: A Bill to prohibit glue traps in NH

My name is Stephanie Ellis. I am the Executive Director of Wild Care, Inc. a wildlife rehabilitation hospital located in Eastham, MA. Wild Care receives over 1,700 animals per year that are orphaned, injured or diseased.

Enter to Win a Holiday Basket Packed with Fabulous Prizes and Help Save Wildlife

Take a chance to win this festive basket packed with fabulous prizes, and full of holiday magic from some of Cape Cod’s awesome local businesses valued at over $500! There is something for everyone, and best of all each ticket helps Cape Cod’s wildlife. Prizes include: A basket full of delicious chocolate, an adorable sea Continue Reading

What Makes the Opossum So Awesome?

Find out in the Fall 2023 Wildlife Rehabilitators’ Association of Massachusetts (WRAM) Newsletter. This article by Wild Care’s Executive Director Stephanie Ellis gives you all the facts about this amazing marsupial.Read “Why Wildlife Matters: The Awesome Opossum” by Stephanie Ellis

DON’T MISS

Read about Wild Care Executive Director Stephanie Ellis article for the Eastern Massachusetts Hawk Watch’s Fall newsletter!

DUCK FACTS

Ducks are amazing animals and there are so many interesting facts that make them so special! Check out Wild Care’s “Fun Facts About Ducks”, and you might find that ducks are anything but ordinary.

Please donate today to our SUMMER APPEAL

Please donate today to our SUMMER APPEAL. Your donations are what allows us to do the work we do. Our Clinic has been bustling all summer with baby animals, and the many success stories are only made possible by your support!

Poison Is Never the Answer

Wild Care Executive Director Stephanie Ellis recently sent a letter to the Joint Committee, Environment and Natural Resources in MA urging them to support upcoming local Bills that would regulate the use of dangerous rodenticides in MA.

Save Birds From Window Strikes

Hundreds of millions of birds are killed each year by colliding with windows. You might assume the leading culprit is tall buildings, but in fact our homes account for the greatest number of fatalities.

Happy Spring! Here Come Baby Animals…

The warm weather and longer days will bring us lots of baby rabbits, squirrels and mice, with baby birds not far behind. We’ve put together some simple tips to help avoid displacing baby animals this season and keep them with their mom!

If you find an animal in
distress, please call us at:

508-240-2255

Our helpline and our facility
are open EVERY DAY from
9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
We are located at the
Orleans rotary (on the Eastham side).

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Wild Care in the Cape Cod Times!

Turtle Shell Repair, Seabird Therapy Pool: How this Eastham Org Rescues Cape Cod Wildlife.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

13 December, 2024
Enter to Win a Holiday Basket through Dec 13th
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10 December, 2024
Nauset HS Wildlife Jewelry Fundraiser
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31 December, 2024
Give Chocolate and Help Save Wildlife this Holiday Season
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DID YOU KNOW??

Wild Care has a state-of-the-art seabird therapy pool, which allows seabirds and waterfowl to exercise on running water. This will help our bird friends recover more quickly so they can get back to their watery habitats!