In addition to caring for injured wildlife, the group
sponsors educational programs. Three of the team members
directed by former teacher, Debby Hill, instruct children
and adults about the responsibility of humans to work in
cooperation with nature and to keep the earth a balanced
place for both humans and animals. Program titles include
Preserving and Protecting Natural Wildlife and Living in Peace
with Wildlife.
From its tiny beginnings in the home of Janet Kinser,
Keeper of the Wild has grown to an organization of over
40 people, all of whom work without compensation. They
receive and care for injured wildlife 365 days a year, even
during the challenges of this past year when they did not have
a building. Seven veterinarians throughout the Charleston,
Mt Pleasant, North Charleston, and West Ashley areas assist
them, and the rescued animals are transported and receive
medical attention at no cost. For more about this special
organization, visit www.keeperofthewild.org. NK
What to do with an injured animal
If you find an injured animal, take the time to find out
the best way to help it. The Keeper of the Wild website
(www.keeperofthewild.org) includes information about
each of the veterinarians, drop-off sites, and special
directions for handling fawns, wild bunnies, and squirrels.
In many instances, a tiny animal should just be left alone
because it is not injured and its mother is probably nearby.
Those little ones are best left to be tended naturally by
their mothers.
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