END
ROADKILL
Pennsylvania
Help us raise $25,000 for wildlife
rescue, rehabilitation, and release!
rescue, rehabilitation, and release!
Photo credit: Emily Case©️
Did you know...?
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You have a 1 in 52 chance of hitting an animal while driving in Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania ranks among the top 3 in the country for animal-vehicle collisions
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And while most animals that are hit by cars don't survive, some of the lucky ones make it into the care of wildlife rehabilitators. Wildlife rehabilitators are a special breed of their own, caring for orphaned, sick, and injured wildlife to be released back into the wild. They have proficient knowledge of all kinds of animals, from birds and bunnies to raccoons, foxes, squirrels, bats, and turtles, and they must have special permits for housing and handling of these creatures.
Wildlife rehabs are always understaffed and underfunded. They need monetary support for food, medicine, cleaning supplies, housing materials, and various items required to care for the animals we care so much about.
Wildlife rehabs are always understaffed and underfunded. They need monetary support for food, medicine, cleaning supplies, housing materials, and various items required to care for the animals we care so much about.
END ROADKILL Pennsylvania is a fundraising initiative with multiple ways to participate, shop, or donate to reach our cumulative goal of $25,000 for wildlife rehab members of the Pennsylvania Wildlife Samaritans Alliance.
“There is NO state or federal funding for wildlife rehabilitation. All our staff works on a volunteer basis. They love the animals and want to help those that can't help themselves.”
– Helping Hands Wildlife Center, Schuylkill County
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Cycle for Wildlife
More bikes, less cars, fewer dead animals on the roads. Make your cycling adventures count—every time you ride, you could raise funds for wildlife rehabs in Pennsylvania.
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Hike for Wildlife
With access to 10,000 miles of trails in Pennsylvania, you can raise some serious coin for wildlife rehabilitation each time you lace up your boots.
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Walk for Wildlife
If you’re going for a morning walk or weekend stroll, why not walk for a wildlife rehabber? You could raise funds to care for Pennsylvania wildlife every time you head out the door!
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Wear it for WildlifeSpread the word, lead the herd! END ROADKILL PA is a movement--and you're a part of it. Show your spirit, send a message. 100% of store proceeds from The Wildlife Corridor Store go to members of the Pennsylvania Wildlife Samaritans Alliance.
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Wildlife Rehabilitators
- People who give tirelessly of their time, energy and resources for wildlife
- People who work around the clock for wild animals and are not permitted to ask for money for their services
- People who work like "postpartum moms" for wildlife, all year long!
- People who drive for hours to pick up a sick or injured animal for rescue and rehab
- People we don't have enough of
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“Wildlife rehabilitation centers need our help! These centers take care of all species of wildlife that have been injured by vehicles on Pennsylvania roads. The professional staff of wildlife rehabilitation centers are often assisted by dedicated volunteers who spend hours of their own time caring for animals with all types of injuries. The goal is for rehabilitated wildlife to return to their natural habitat. Pennsylvania ranks as one of the top states in accidents involving animals. Conservation corridors can help us to move down in those rankings.
For the reasons stated above, I am pleased to endorse ‘End Roadkill PA.’” – State Rep. Mary Jo Daley*, 148th District/Montgomery County |
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*Representative Daley introduced House Resolution 670, a resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study and issue a report on the feasibility of establishing conservation corridors in this Commonwealth.
Read House Co-Sponsorship Memoranda. |
About the Pennsylvania Wildlife Samaritans Alliance
One hundred percent of funds generated from the END ROADKILL Pennsylvania initiative benefit wildlife rehab centers in Pennsylvania, many of which are part of the Pennsylvania Wildlife Samaritans Alliance. The Alliance produces the annual Pennsylvania Wildlife Samaritans calendar and works collaboratively on specific projects benefiting all wildlife rehabbers in Pennsylvania. If you know of a wildlife rehab that should be included, let them know! And let us know, of course.
