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<DIV><FONT face="Arial Narrow">Hey guys, </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Arial Narrow"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Arial Narrow">I hate asking people for money for anything, but
this is kind of a special case. I found a couple of baby raccoons that had
fallen into our building's trashcans and were unable to get out. They were a
mess... we cleaned them up and then when it wasn't cold and raining, we left
them outside for the mother to hopefully come and pick them up. It seems after a
couple nights that the mother is not coming. They disappear during the day to
sleep, and they come back for food. Technically they are too young to be
completely on their own and I would like to see them go to the Rideau Wildlife
Centre, but currently they are at maximum capacity unless they were able to
expand... which means donations!!! It is quite a lot of money or I'd try and
spring for it all myself..... so that is also why I'm asking if you could maybe
let me know if you were able to donate, how much just so that I know how much
short we are. Alternatively I suppose I could ask them how much has come in...
but I haven't even told them I'm doing this yet. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Arial Narrow">Secondly can you please let them know along with
your donation that this is for the Glebe raccoons (and/or you could mention my
name)? <A
href="mailto:rideauwildlife@ripnet.com">rideauwildlife@ripnet.com</A> or
613-258-9480 (is an answering machine only).</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Arial Narrow">Thirdly, if you are sending a cheque... could you
email them ahead of time and let them know to expect it.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Arial Narrow"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Arial Narrow">There is a newsletter here: <A
href="http://www.rideauwildlife.org/RVWSNewsletter.pdf">http://www.rideauwildlife.org/RVWSNewsletter.pdf</A> with
donation info at the bottom.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Arial Narrow">They have charitable status, so you get a receipt
if you donate $10.00 or more.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Arial Narrow">The main website is here: </FONT><FONT
face="Arial Narrow"><A
href="http://www.rideauwildlife.org">http://www.rideauwildlife.org</A></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Arial Narrow">You can donate by credit card here by clicking on
the "Canada Helps" logo on the front page.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Arial Narrow"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Arial Narrow">While part of the money goes toward the
particular animals, part of it goes toward an enclosure that can be used for
many years ahead.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Arial Narrow">Raccoons are a rabies-vector species and so by
law must receive special care and can't be fostered out. They also
commonly carry a kind of worm that also requires they get special
attention. The best chance they have is at the Wildlife Sanctuary, NOT here.
However even if it doesn't work out, you can know the money is going to a good
place.... a vital resource you may require if you happen to be the next one to
come across an animal in need.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Arial Narrow"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Arial Narrow">If you, like me, have been MEANING to donate, now
is the time! Also if you are thinking about donating, please do not wait too
long as the raccoons need it now.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Arial Narrow"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Arial Narrow">Anyway, attached are a couple pictures of them
cleaned up. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Arial Narrow"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Arial Narrow">Please pass this on to anyone you think might
like to help.... or let me know if you have any ideas!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Arial Narrow">Thanks!</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>