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Happy New Year !
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| "Second Chance Wildlife "a time of Sanctuary for bear cubs, and/or yearlings" |
938 hits
on the website in November,2008.Thanks!
Second Chance Wildlife, Inc.
| 3 acre bear rehabilitation pen |
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| Preparation for returning bears back to the wild! |
We would like your feedback and would like to hear
from you.
We will try to keep you updated on our progress.
Sincerely,
Dawn Brown
President,Executive Director.
Second Chance Wildlife, Inc.
Board of directors:State forms have been filed
the 501(c)(3) tax exempt with the IRS process will move
forward in 2009
Dawn Brown
Michael Brown
Randy Cross
Jennifer Vashon
Benjamin Kilham
I would like to let folks know Even when
we do not have bears in rehab-a lot of time, money, and effort goes into up keep for facilities.(No bears
in need of rehabilitation have come to Second Chance Wildlife, Inc. as of yet in 2008)
"The Foundation Group" Is working on the
501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Cost thus far has been $1,200.00-phase
I & II. The Foundation Group has answered some questions.We are going to wait till
2009 to move forward with filing forms with the IRS for: tax exempt status.
Some past frustrating
cost ? CPA'S Brian S Berry & Associates that We NO LONGER HAVE!! They had recieved thousands of dollars from
us within a years time,this simply was not called for,they also previously did not prepare our taxes the way we had asked!
I keep exstremly accurate records of all cost for all our tax prep:(Second Chance Wildlife, Inc.=$1,812.80)
along with our other business (Brown's Installations, Inc.=$4,099.36),and (our personal=$1,391.80) (CPA cost total billing/we
paid? from Nov,2006 to Oct,2007 we paid=$7,303.96)
I
am very glad to say we now have a new accountant ; that is looking out for us!
2006 cubs
Cubs climbing high.Early Spring No leaves on the trees !
"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 |
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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.
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 yearlings 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.
| Maine Fall Season is beutiful |
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| "Back woods-Home sweet home" |
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| Small pond in Bear pen |
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This three acre bear rehabilitation/temperary sanctuary 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.
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/multi-media 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.
Kate Marshall for putting us in the spot light on her website.
Thanks to 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!
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! Machias & tug were put in with a sow that had two
other siblings.
Update:
Information/data gathered later showed that only one cub was with the mother
sow (3 out of 4 odds are did not make it; including Machias & tug.We all need to continue to learn and
recognize what may be the best option i.e,time of release....We also need to look at statistics in the wild (Maine can
lose 30 to 40%/ cub fatalities each year, while the good news is 60 to 70% live/survive)The harsh reality of gaining
some information can be difficult.
"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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