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ith the ever-increasing facility using the ‘One Health’ During 2020 a long-term lease wild patients that are being TOPS
human population and approach: linking human, on the development site for rehabilitated, but as a Corporate
Wresulting development, animal, and environmental FreeMe Wildlife Zululand was Custodian you will receive certain ADMISSIONS
wildlife throughout the world health. The secondary aim secured, as well as donations of benefits too:
is coming under threat because is to inspire an educated and materials for the building of the ■ Invites to all FreeMe Wildlife (2016 – 2020)
of conflict with people in the engaging empathy for our bird of prey recovery section. Custodian events.
race for space and resources wildlife and the environment. ■ Discounts on selected
to survive. South Africa is no How can you get involved? merchandise and services. 172 Individuals, 25 Species:
exception. Indigenous animals To meet the highest standards, FreeMe Wildlife is solely reliant
Networking with similar
are injured and orphaned FreeMe Wildlife has engaged on the public for funding and ■ minded professionals. ■ Wattled, Blue and Grey
because of human activities at an in a policy of collaboration and receives no government or local Crowned Cranes
ever-increasing rate. cooperation with numerous government assistance. ■ Free advertising for your ■ Cape Parrot
conservation, environmental business.
FreeMe Wildlife was founded in and specialist partners. Many of As a public benefit organisation, ■ A monthly newsletter. ■ Bald Ibis
2007 when the need for a trauma these partners are specialists in FreeMe Wildlife does not solicit ■ A certificate of appreciation.
and rehabilitation facility for their chosen field of conservation any fees for the work undertaken ■ A Section 18A Tax Certificate ■ Denham’s Bustard
these animals was identified in and as such the organisation at the centre, and is completely ■ African Grass Owl
the KwaZulu-Natal midlands. believes that with this assistance reliant on donations from the The same benefits are ■ Lesser Kestrel
The wildlife centre is situated on a and support, a holistic and public, fundraising projects, and available through subscribing
two-hectare property, leased from professional approach to its work trust grants. to the FreeMe Wildlife Green ■ Peregrine Falcon
the Oribi Trust on a 50-year lease can be achieved. Custodian programme. ‘The ■ African March Harrier
in the town of Howick. A challenge that is often Islands of Hope’ concept
FreeMe Wildlife currently faced is that potential funders promotes collaboration to ■ Secretary Bird
The organisation is involved
in the public engagement and holds a ‘consulting room’ status are reluctant to grant funds respond to the needs of wildlife ■ Blue Duiker, Oribi,
and is working towards ‘clinic
professional action of capture, for working costs and prefer and the environment in our own Reedbuck and Bushbuck
rescue, and rehabilitation and status’ through the South ring fencing their grants for communities. From the child (ewe)
release of injured and orphaned African Veterinary Council. capital projects. Although this exploring their own back yard ■ Cape Clawless and
indigenous wildlife in KwaZulu- Part of registering as a clinic is understandable, it creates a to the members creating a new Spotted Necked Otter
Natal. The animals are released means a qualified vet is required catch-22 scenario where FreeMe conservancy, an appreciation
back into the wild in areas free on the staff compliment, and Wildlife has wonderful facilities, and protection for wildlife and ■ Samango Monkey
from poaching and with reduced consequently, the finances to but limited funds for staff or natural areas is not limited to the ■ Giant Golden Mole
human activity. employ this person. FreeMe general costs. confines of big game reserves.
Wildlife aims to run various ■ Pangolin
Experienced staff are employed courses in wildlife veterinary One solution has been the FreeMe Wildlife is confident ■ Serval
(together with many varied fields for students (both local creation of the Custodianship that with sustainable funding
specialists and volunteers) to and international), interested Programme which is solely the organisation can achieve its ■ Cape Fox
run the centre and to provide in this field. Additionally, the aimed at covering running costs. goal of becoming the best wildlife ■ Tree Hyrax
quality care, which is in the organisation would like to Corporate Custodians (and other rehabilitation facility in southern
best interest of the animals, no offer an opportunity to CCS Custodians) have become the Africa as well as be at the ■ Nile Crocodile
matter how big or small. FreeMe vets (Compulsory Community life blood of the organisation. forefront of wildlife rehabilitation ■ Southern African Python
Wildlife has expertise in the Service of one year after However, FreeMe Wildlife has collaboration globally.
care and rehabilitation of a host completing a veterinary degree), been somewhat hampered by Potential donors and sponsors
of indigenous wildlife species to work under the guidance the financial constraints the are welcome to arrange a visit The office is open 24/7 for admittance of
and the centre specialises in of specialist wildlife vets and coronavirus has placed on all to the centre to appreciate first- animals or callouts.
threatened or protected species rehabilitators. The organisation sectors of the economy. FreeMe Wildlife Contact Details:
(TOPS). hand the work being done
believes that this opportunity Not only does Corporate and see for themselves why T: +27 (0)33 330 3036
The organisation’s main will add value to future Custodianship empower the FreeMe Wildlife is considered A/H Emergencies: 071 228 9082
aim is to operate as a world generations and to our wildlife organisation to provide the to be a leader in professional E:: admin@freemewildlife.org
class wildlife rehabilitation industry on a professional level. best service and care to the wildlife rehabilitation.  W:: www.freeme wildlife org

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