Wildlife Rehabilitation in America Part 1 of 3

[kerrsteena]

What is the salary for a wildlife rehabber?

I really want to be one but I'm scared because of all the student loans I will have to pay back, I'm scared I won't be able to support myself if the salary is very small.

This is a job I can wake up in the morning and be happy about but I'm just scared about the financial part.

[MissDolittle]

@kerrsteena Salary? You need to watch the entire movie, I mean all 3 parts of it. There is no salary. You have to pay to do it. Unless you have such a good business sense and can make a nonprofit work to your advantage. I can't. Donations are so hard to get by, I actually have to quit for 2012 because I can't pay for it anymore :(.

[kerrsteena]

@MissDolittle Unfortunately I didn't have time earlier (just got back home) to look at the other parts. I thought this was a job? Unless I completely misunderstood her, my friend was talking about her dad being a wildlife rehabber and getting paid for it but not a lot. We were talking about it because I'm going to the same college as he did and I'm majoring in zoology and he also took zoology and became a rehabber.

Oh gosh I probably completely was off. Aw wow I"m really sorry to hear that :/

[MissDolittle]

@kerrsteena I'm sure if you find a job with an already established big wildlife center that already thrives on donations and has big supporters, ya I guess then you can expect a salary. I do this on my own because there was nobody where I lived. I took in over 300 animals from 46 different Texas Counties last year. It's because there is no funding or support for wildlife rehab (it's easier to get a hunting permit, you can kill them but you can't help them) why nobody wants to do it.

[kerrsteena]

@MissDolittle Wow, God bless you. It's crazy, I hope in the future people will be more aware and help out :/

[MeLittleAbbey]

Thanks for this. My mom and I found a seagull wandering around with a broken wing. We saw an SPCA car and asked for help. He said he'd phone for help, but help wasn't coming fast enough and it was getting dark out. My mom and I went to the local vet who told us if we could catch it they'd take it in. They gave us a blanket. We caught him with a box and a blanket. He is now all bandaged up, wing set, and was sent off to a rehabilitator on the same day we brought him. He's doing fine so far. :)

[sreinmund386]

I work at Back To Nature Wildlife refuge in the Central Fl area and I found your video very precise and can see and relate to your passion. I am the new raccoon raiser and would love to glean any advice youo may have for me. I wish you continued success and know what a sacrifice this passion takes on a persons life!

[MissDolittle]

@sreinmund386 Thank you so much! If you are on Facebook, look up Rainbow Wildlife Rescue. I'm posting every day and have lots of other rehabbers posting and exchanging information as well. :)

[hippigod]

people must watch this. must donate!

[Ichliebemusikundybd]

Awee what a heart-warming and informative video, thank you for sharing!

[Vyndorion]

omg this is so awsome i started tearing up! you are an angel

[00LaSeRFoX00]

Great :D You doing an awesome job =^.^= 5*

[84nessa]

I think that it takes special people to be parents, doctors, nurses, lawyers, etc. But it takes extra special people to be wildlife rehabilitators. You are all very special people and I was brought to tears watching your videos. It was as if you were trying to tell us a story of compassion and respect for our fury friends. Thank you for all you do!

[Chilldogg]

thanks for taking care of the animals!

[4humanewildlife]

Good job Birgit, on the video and in rehab ^5

[MissDolittle]

Thanks! That means a lot :-). And ditto!

[jenna158]

SO TOTALLY COOL!

[SpiritWhiteFox2]

Very educational and informational video series about the life of a wildlife rehabilitator and their rescues, Birgit!! Everything you said is very eloquently explained in this video and I commend you on a job well done! This video is going to be forwarded to all the Bridgette & Kevie fans! Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time out of your busy schedule to upload these videos! ღஐƸ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒஐღ

[MissDolittle]

Thanks dear! Make sure you watch part 2 and 3 as well, otherwise it's only half the info.

If any of you want to use this video for educational purposes, drop me a private message and I get you the url to the 22 min documentary to download in once piece.

[Inky261]

super

[StarPir1315]

Excellent video. I look forward to the second part.

[MissDolittle]

Thanks! Part 2 is publishes as well! Just look under my profile.

[dearmalika]

This is so wonderful! God bless you!

[Stillawakelate16]

Thanks fo the info

[ntheoret]

Wow, where does a wildlife rehabilitator find time to take care of all the animals AND find time for herself or even sleep ?

Excellent video !!!