Wildlife+Centers

=Animal Rescue Centers in Virginia= by Mary, Julia, and Meredith

[|Maymont:] Maymont is a 40 acre park with natural habitats for 600 animals; 140 species native to Virginia. Maymont was donated by the wife, Mrs. Sallie May Dooley, of the late Mr. James Dooley in 1925. Their historic Victorian-era house, bought by the Dooleys in 1886, still resides on the grounds along with the animal habitats, a Nature Museum, and a Children's Farm free for anyone to enjoy.


 * The Animals at Maymont-** Animals at Maymont include 2 black bear cubs, various birds of prey (such as red-tailed hawk), deer, and other creatures. These animals are cared for by a team of professional zoologists. All the animals are wild, but for one reason or another, non-releasable. For instance, one of the two black bear cubs was orphaned. Animals are only excepted from licensed rehabilitators. Because they can not live in the wild without assistance the animals serve as "animal ambassadors".

Maymont Sign

[|The Virginia Wildlife Center] The Virginia Wildlife center rescues and treats wildlife native to virginia. They also teach at different places such as schools, libraries,and small organizations. They have many different courses.


 * The Animals at the Wildlife Center-** Just last year in 2006 they rescued 392 Eastern cottontail rabbits, 203 Eastern gray squirrels, 170 Virginia Opossums, 103 American robins, and 110 white-tailed deer. They have also rescued many endangered species such as Barn Owls, Bald Eagles, and many more! For there educational programs they have an assortment of opossums, eagles, owls, snakes, and even a turtle.

[|Richmond SPCA] The Richmond SPCA is not a rescue center for wild animals, but for pets that have been abused by previous owners. SPCA stands for The Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Just as the name says, the SPCA's mission is to save and prevent animals from being abused.
 * The SPCA is a no-kill organization


 * The Animals at the SPCA-** The animals at the SPCA are all dogs or cats. The age of the animal does not matter; some animals are just three weeks old, and others are thirteen. All of the animals are spayed or neutered before being put up for adoption. SPCA's across the country have saved thousands of animals from death. If you would like to donate to the SPCA, click [|here].

Sources: [|www.maymont.org], [|www.spca.org],www.wildlifecenter.org