Dan’s Wildlife Rescue

02/21/2024

If you want to help local wildlife on and around the North Shore donate to Salem Wildlife Rescue.
Jess needs some help, just think of all the wildlife you would be helping this year.

So I hate to ask, but I could really use your help.

The thought of asking for something like this has me stressed and uncomfortable beyond words, but I have no choice. I have spent hours attempting to write this; deleting, adding, deleting again. Since September, I have been working two jobs around the rescue to help with not only my own expenses, but those of the rescue since donations do not always cover everything. I was working 7 days a week for months at a time without much of a day off while juggling animal care and burning out to the point that I don’t feel like myself anymore. On top of that, I am dealing with various health issues. Literally THE DAY after I made the tough decision to leave my part time second job, thinking I was in a decent enough financial spot to get the self care and break that I desperately need and to be present for baby season, I found out that my rent will unexpectedly be increasing extremely significantly to being out of my budget, as the break I was getting for having the rescue is coming to an end. I live alone, I’m already stretched so thin as it is. With baby season coming and my own mental/physical health, I can’t work 2 jobs at 7 days a week anymore. To put it simply, I’m stuck and don’t know what to do. For someone who does so much for others, having this happen to me on top of everything else going on is hurtful and beyond devastating. I’m scared.

My only option is allocating a small amount of rescue funds to help offset some of that increase from the break going away, as it would be a covered expense for renting out that space for the rescue. Quite a few hundred more every month is not in the budget, especially with now losing the second source of income. After doing budgeting, I can’t make cuts anywhere else; I’m already nearly breaking even. If I don’t allocate some funds to cover the rescue’s portion of the rent, Salem Wildlife Rescue will be no more. I won’t be able to afford to care for animals on top of myself and my personal pets and I will be forced to close the rescue for good, or at least until I could find somewhere else cheaper to go. That would be devastating not only for myself, but for the 100+ animals that I take in by myself every year. And if we are being honest, donations are very low and I have not received any for any of the animals I have helped with this year (in 2024 so far, to clarify!) except for donations here on FB from you wonderful, amazing people. Whether that’s taking the animal from the finder themselves to bring into care, or just my many long drives to bring animals to other rehabbers/vets, there’s been nothing from it. Going forward, unless things improve, I no longer will be able to assist with any type of transport for animals in need, and my heart hurts over that. Baby season is coming before we know it, and supplies and medicines need to be ordered too, not to mention the monthly food cost for the animals!

It’s tight for everyone right now, but if you are in a spot comfortable to do so, please consider joining the Patreon or becoming a recurring monthly donor on PayPal to be able to help out each month, or even a small amount on this fundraiser, or even see if your workplace has a donation matching program. (Or if you know of someone who is willing to help a nonprofit and is selling a livable house for a very affordable price, or a larger place for a more affordable rent that would allow all of my animals without a problem, or who would be willing to donate some land that’s able to be developed, please please send them my way ❤️ doesn’t have to be Salem, anywhere is fine at this point) Every little bit helps!

Thank you for taking the time to read this and I’m so sorry to ask this of you. I’m embarrassed, mortified, hurt, heartbroken, scared, and worried for the future, but trying to stay hopeful that everything will work out somehow. I could really use your help to stay operational ❤️ This rescue is everything to me, and the thought of having to close because of this is breaking me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support and caring.

02/08/2024

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01/22/2024

If you’re interested in becoming a Wildlife Rehabber

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01/07/2024

Available in person or ZOOM
I encourage Marblehead residents to attend or log on. All are welcome regardless where you live. Will go over all wildlife you may encounter on the North Shote, including sea life and seabirds. What to do(if needed), who to call, where to bring etc.
Will answer any questions and direct you in the right direction if dealing with any wildlife issues on your property.

Discover local wildlife with Marblehead Assistant Animal Control Officer Dan Proulx! . Registration required. Spaces are limited.

12/25/2023

12/22/2023

Peabody MA
Squirrel sticking it’s head into the wrong place.
Owner of fence was very distraught, Insisted I cut the fence before I even asked. Squirrel was fine and was released back on property. Owner had fence repaired to prevent anymore traffic going through cut opening.

12/22/2023

Peabody MA
Eastern Screech Owl
Secondary Rodenticide poisoning
Owl was rescued 4 feet from black bait box.
Died
Cape Ann Wildlife tried their best to save. They had a necropsy, tested positive for 2nd Generation Rodentices. Powerful anticoagulant

12/22/2023

Lynn MA
Red-Tailed hawk
Rodenticide poisoning
Was rescued during the terrible storm we had just recently.
Died
Anticoagulant rodenticides are destroying our local wildlife

12/22/2023

Gloucester MA
Brown B***y
Picked up by lobsterman after it took refuge on his boat. Currently at Tufts Wildlife, North Grafton

12/05/2023

Please donate so injured/ill/orphaned animals of the North Shore will have an additional place to go

For over five years now, I have remodeled much of my home and yard to care for injured … Jane Newhouse needs your support for Help Us Build A Wildlife Clinic

11/24/2023

Many of our birds of prey on the North Shore go to Cape Ann Wildlife in Gloucester for rehab. Just the food alone is expensive. Donating to them will be helping me.

11/16/2023

Will be out of State and unavailable till Nov 22nd.

11/16/2023

Peabody MA
Lost Conure recovered by caring individuals, contacted me and I took in.
They went above and beyond to find the owner, who was eternally grateful her bird was saved.

11/16/2023

Barred Owl release after recovering from window strike
Tufts Wildlife rehabbed

11/16/2023

Beverly, MA
Eastern Red Bat

Little guy was huddled on the sidewalk in 40 degree weather. A caring person walking by saw him and called.
Was brought to Tufts Wildlife Clinic, they stabilized and he will be transported to Beth Murphy who is an extremely kind and caring rehabber for bats. Massachusetts is lucky to have her as a bat rehabber

08/31/2023

Gorgeous Big Brown Bat
Marblehead, MA

08/31/2023

Big Brown Bat
Marblehead, Ma
“No contact with pets or people”. Easily captured and released safety outdoors. Home owner was happy to see it saved and released.

Biggest Big Brown Bat I’ve encountered. Definitely a mosquito eating machine.

Two cases of West Nile disease was recently reported in Massachusetts. Two humans contracted it from mosquitoes. Our Bat population is dwindling. White Nose Syndrome is wiping these guys out. I’d rather these guys flying all around eating bugs than Towns and Cites spraying bug killing chemicals in our air. Unfortunately I do see that happening in the future in many areas.

08/31/2023

Coyotes can thrive close to humans in a variety of habitats. Make your property less attractive to coyotes by following these tips.

07/28/2023

Andover, MA
Release of Juvenile Red-Tailed Hawk following soccer net entanglement. Hats off to Andover PD and Animal Control dept for assistance. Also to Cape Ann Wildlife’s Erin H. Bird of Prey extraordinaire for checking out bird.

07/28/2023

Andover, MA
Jvenile Red-Tailed Hawk.

Rescued from soccer net entanglement, brought to Cape Ann Wildlife Gloucester for evaluation. Was in good health for release.
Please use animal deterrents like Scare Tape (Mylar tape) on backyard nets or take down when not in use.

07/28/2023

Get 15% off with Code: DAN
Good till August 5th, 2023 11:59pm

I help push these vests for little dogs, they are light weight less than 1/4 pound. During the dog days of Summer we tend to walk our dogs super early in the morning or late at night to avoid the heat. You’re more likely to see a coyote during those times. Also, coyote pups are venturing out further from their dens this time of year. Don’t be scared, just be aware. Frighten them, don’t let them frighten you.

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07/27/2023

Swampscott, MA
Not Wildlife but rescue worthy post.

Elderly, partially blind Chihuahua was chased off deep into the marsh by something. Stuck overnight in the rain.
Was called to assist. Able to locate pup due to yelps when responding to owner yelling his name. Little guy was hung up by his metal dog tags.
If you have a little dog consider getting a dog collar with dogs info embroidered on it. These guys aren’t strong enough to free themselves if hung up by them. Plus metal dog tags are dinner bells to large predators. Things happen, it happened to this guy. Learn from others and share what you learn.

07/26/2023

Lynn, MA
Dumped Male Muscovy Duck at Flax Pond
Rescued and now living the life at Pumpkin Wall Farm Derry NH
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07/26/2023

Salem, MA
Juvenile Night Heron

07/26/2023

Beverly MA
Emaciated Coyote pup suffering from possible secondary rat poisoning. Passed. Being tested courtesy of Cape Ann Wildlife in Gloucester, will update.

07/26/2023

Gloucester, MA
Gull entangled in fabric type of fishing line.
In good health, released after untangled