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If you are interested becoming a wildlife rehabilitator, the following information may be of interest to you.
Wildlife Rehabilitators of North Carolina (WRNC) is offering weekend Beginner Wildlife Rehabilitation classes. WRNC is
trying to identify areas of the state where a wildlife rehabilitation class is not currently available. Contact Jean Chamberlain
(336-983-6543; jchamberlain1@alltel.net) if you are interested in hosting a class in your area.
Wildlife Rehab, Inc. Classes
Wildlife Rehabilitation Classes are held twice a year. The next classes start in September 2006 and will run each Thursday
night from 6-9 pm for 11 weeks. Cost of the class is $50.00 and CEU credits can by obtained. Contact Forsyth Tech at 336-761-1002.
Spring classes start in February 2007 and will run each Tuesday night for 11 weeks. You must be at least 16 years old to
sign up for this class.
These classes offer the student the basic book knowledge about rehabbing and what is involved. When you complete this
class you will have a nice 3" 3-ring notebook filled with information. We will also help you obtain your state permit
once you are finished with the class. A state permit is required to rehabilitate wildlife. We do not hold hands-on classes
during this 11-week session but do offer an intern program where the class graduate works side by side with an experienced
rehabber. During this internship, the student learns feeding, stimulation and handling techniques.
For additional information write:
Wildlife Rehab, Inc.
P.O. Box 24552,
Winston-Salem, NC 27114
Email wildlifeed2@aol.com.
A Wildlife Rehabilitation permit is required by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. Information about the permit
is shown below.
http://www.ncwildlife.org/fs_index_01_license.htm
Wildlife Rehabilitation Permits: Wildlife rehabilitation is the volunteer practice of providing assistance to injured
or orphaned wild animals to help them reach a level of health that would allow their return to their natural habitat. Care
required can range from hourly feedings of orphaned animals, to veterinary treatment of sick or injured animals. Time and
financial requirements for volunteer wildlife rehabilitators can be very demanding, especially in spring when large numbers
of animals people mistake as being "orphaned" are found by the public. There is no fee for this permit. License
expires 2 years from date of issue or every 2nd December 31st, whichever comes first.
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