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Wishing Everyone A Happy Independence Day!
God grant that I may spend eternity in my "land of the free and the home of the brave" and that I shall ever be known as
"Old Glory," the flag of the United States of America.
976 visited the
website in May -thanks!
Believe you can and you're half way there
Theodore roosevelt
If we all practiced telling the
truth, it will be second nature to us to always tell the truth. This also is a reflection of your character,and creates
a bond of trust.
Work happily together. Don't try to act big. Don't try to get into the good graces
of important people, but enjoy the company of ordinary folks. And don't think you know it all! Romans 12:16
"Living out a dream"
Dawn with Ice 2-8-06
I would feed cubs every 2 to 4 hours in the early stages.Then
have them eating out of a dish as soon as possible.While introducing them to their natural habitat;soon they were foraging on their own in the 3 acre pen.
This is Icicle "Ice" Just before hibernation in 2006.She has been in the wild
for over a year now. Read on and you will see her progress. I feel truly blessed!
We are with Ice while her den was being monitored on
3-19-08 By The MDIFW during the Winter Bear Den Study.
Dawn & Michael
with Ice
3-19-08 MDIFW Bear crew below with Ice-She has a GPS collar now! Ice the bear has proven herself ;that she is just
living life as a bear,and addapting to life among other bears within the bear study area-We were able to see two
other hibernating bears not far from Ice-all three bears were hibernating/nestled far beneath the snow cover.The
Bear Study/Crew keeps a close eye on "Maine Black Bears" Monitoring their health,reproduction,dispersment
,and so much more...Ice along with other bears in the wild will deal with the elements of nature ,and other obsticles that
bears have dealt with for generations.Having an understanding, and doing our part is what it is all about.
Dominic &
Randy measuring Ice.
"MDIFW Bear Crew with Ice the bear"
From left to right:
Biologist Randy Cross,Dominic Grenier,Kendall "Hoss" Marden & Dave"Cap" Pert.
Welcome to:
www.BeartoDream.org
Home of:
Second Chance Wildlife,Inc.
90 Mountain Road
New sharon Maine 04955
Call (207)-778-2902
Black Bear Wildlife Rehabilitation,Research & Release
Enjoy Your Visit.
Check out the cub video clips;in the photo zone!
It somtimes may take a bit of time for cubs,and yearlings to mature;
In the wild they stay with momma bear untill they are 16 months of age before they dispers/leave.Female cubs
may share/pass through the mother bears territory from time to time.Male cubs typically travel,without returning.
Note the roughness of the Cubs pads/feet.While under anesthesia this photo was taken.By having
the large bear facility; it allows bears to develop physically the same as they would in the wild.
Bears shed their pads each winter while in hibernation.Their new pads get rough after
they awake from their long winters nap;as they start walking,clibming,and exploring in the wild.
This three acre bear rehabilitation pen gives bears an opportunity
to just be bears; while also preparing them to return to the wild ! Having a chance to monitor bear behavior has
been rewarding -the learning never ends.
"THE FOUNDATION GROUP" Is working on the
nonprofit status-this is what they specialize in ! After speaking with them I feel the 501(c)(3) forms will be
filed soon.They have been wonderful to deal with.When the nonprofit is formed; it should help greatly with
gaining some funding for our efforts.
Everything is for the bears!
If anyone would like to send any donation
at all-it will all be documented -at end of year. Donations would be greatly appreciated! It can be difficult with all the expenses! Just about all
the cost comes out of our own pockets;except for the greatly appreciated MOHF grant funding and a few donations
from caring folks. Feeling very blessed to have the largest black bear cub/yearling facilities in New England/North East
(Three Acres) -So go out and play the Maine outdoor Heritage funds scratch ticket-Critter Poker! proceeds go
to conservation and wildlife projets in the State of Maine.
We also give much thanks to so many others,Take a glimpse!
The Maine wildlife Biologist;many of who gave their
time & support!, Ursus Productions for doing a segmet On:"North East Joural"About 2nd Chance Bears,
and showing our beautiful pen; while I explained my goals,and chalenges with bear wildlife rehabilitation.I greatly appreciate
their kindness and the professional work that they accomplished, Bradford Hyde from Unity college;for voluntering his
time to create the website design, Kate Marshall www.covebear.com for putting us in the spot light on her website,Kittery Trading Post for letting us
put a donation jar, and flyers at their store, Bills Custom Cutting in Oakland specializing in deer &
moose- thanks for the meat scraps.Road kill deer from Biologist Bob Cordes,and ACO Mo Hart Thanks!
We appreciate
everyone who supports our efforts!
We now have paypal; if you would like to help
(Click onto PLEASE DONATE" WISH LIST" Donations-on the top left hand corner)
MDIFW Bear biologist Randy Cross & The Bear Crew
will release & monitor all the bears that have been cared for At Second Chance Wildlife; They keep track of them when
released back to the wild. (Much Thanks!)Working together only enhances knowledge . Bears make a living packing on calories for survival! A
bears diet consist of : vegetation, nuts -i.e., acorns, hazel,Beech.. a variety of berries, also larvae,
ants, beehives.. amphibians, small/large mammals -carrion/rotted meat. Mature bears have been known to kill fawns and even
moose calves; Bears are opportunist!
Wildlife Bear Biologist Randy Cross to the right with
two female cubs;getting them ready to go with a surrogate sow- March 29,2007;they weighed: ("Machias" at 9lbs) and ("Tug"
at 10lbs 6oz.)During rehabilitation cubs were about 4lbs on arrival;they gained a bit of weight-a bit larger than cubs
in the wild.They are healthy and we are in hopes they will do well!
"Neonatal
cub Patten's development"
Wildlife Biologist Eric Rudolph "Dash"- The cub on the right named "Patten"was 10 oz on
arrival -he was put in with a surrogate sow and siblings the end of January 2007 he weighed close to 3lbs;after
21 days of rehabilitation -Now on March16,2007 he is doing very well with his sibblings and mom sow and weighs
5 lbs 6oz.
"Before"
"After"
Patten on the right
Biologist Randy Cross said Patten's mother died
mysteriously in mid summer 2007 (possible road kill) There would be No winter den check in 2008.It is very sad.It
will most likely be unknown of the outcome of Patten, and his siblings now.
--Patten contributed much information/data. We will hold
a glimmer of hope that he may have survived.
Neonatal Cubs below at 1.5 and 2 lbs on arrival
2006 cubs
Biologist Kendall Marden & Katie weighing cub. Growing
by the day!
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