[VegChat] URGENT - Need help for orphaned babies we found!

[vaalea]

Hey guys, 

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. 
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)? rideauwildlife at ripnet.com  or 613-258-9480 (is an answering machine only).
Thirdly, if you are sending a cheque... could you email them ahead of time and let them know to expect it.

There is a newsletter here: http://www.rideauwildlife.org/RVWSNewsletter.pdf with donation info at the bottom.
They have charitable status, so you get a receipt if you donate $10.00 or more.
The main website is here: http://www.rideauwildlife.org
You can donate by credit card here by clicking on the "Canada Helps" logo on the front page.

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.
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.

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.

Anyway, attached are a couple pictures of them cleaned up. 

Please pass this on to anyone you think might like to help.... or let me know if you have any ideas!
Thanks!
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