Community Support
We are so grateful to Rising Tide Natural Market in Glen Cove for selecting us as their charity of the month!
Their “bring your own bag” program is linked to a local charity. To raise funds to donate, they charge $0.10 for each paper bag distributed.
Thanks for your support Rising Tide!
Click here to visit their website!
Upcoming Events
Local Library Programs
Our Wildlife Educators & Ambassador Animals are visiting several libraries next month. Check our program list below to see if we’re coming to your library!
Syosset Library: 2/10 4PM
Wild About Reading featuring Owls
https://syosset.librarycalendar.com/event/wild-about-reading-29923
Westbury Library: 2/18 3PM
Meet the Animals
https://westburylibrary.libcal.com/event/13893217
Babylon Library: 2/25 4PM
Living with Wildlife
https://babylonpl.librarycalendar.com/event/teens-living-wildlife-1547
Plainedge Library: 2/26 6PM
Meet the Animals
https://plainedgelibrary.libcal.com/event/13498147
Patient Spotlight
Scaup Duck Gets a Second Chance
Our Hotline rang early one December morning from a homeowner in Massapequa that had just witnessed this beautiful duck get dropped by a hawk, bounce off his roof, and then crash down in the backyard! We immediately dispatched a rescue volunteer to help this poor bird.
This diving duck, a Greater Scaup, had a puncture wound to his head, a laceration on its bill, internal bleeding, and an injury to one of his toes. With daily medication and wound care, this duck healed from his injuries & was able to return to his flock.
It’s actually quite rare for us to admit animals to our Hospital that have been attacked by natural predators. About 90% of our intakes are due to human-caused reasons such as vehicle collisions or attacks from domestic animals.
We’re glad this duck wasn’t left outside suffering and is now back home in nature!