Meet our Charity!

Sandy Pines Widlife Centre

Each Year we hold a silent auction at the festival grounds. Items are donated by local business and residents for the sole purpose of raising funds for Sandy Pines Widlife Centre You can learn more about this organization by visiting their website at 
http://www.sandypineswildlife.org

If you would like to be a part of our silent auction, please contact Sany Pines directly All items are appreciated !

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Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre has been in operation since 1994. The Mandate of the facility is to help all injured and orphaned wildlife (including mammals, birds, and some reptiles/amphibians) and release them back into the wild. We also give advice and assistance to property owners who are having problems with their wild animal neighbours and can offer humane alternatives to solve these conflicts. We work closely with veterinarians and Humane Societies across Ontario.
Founder and President Sue Meech is licensed provincially by the Ministry of Natural Resources and federally by Canadian Wildlife Services to provide care and shelter for animal wildlife.
Every year approx. 2,500 mammals, birds, and reptiles are admitted to the Centre, and most were released successfully. When animals are admitted, they receive a physical examination to determine what injury has occurred and their health status. We then decide on a course of treatment based on medication, nutrition, and proper environment. Their length of stay depends on the complexity of the treatment and can range from a few days to several months.  Orphaned wildlife may require extended care depending on the species, until they have learned the skills necessary to survive in the wild. A successful rehabilitation results in the release of the animal, in the area where it was originally found.
We have about 200 volunteers who help in many ways; some with the animals and birds that are admitted, others with transportation needs, and some with fund-raising. As of January 1st, 2002 we are a Registered Charity. Tax receipts will be issued for donations over $20.00. We receive no funding from the Canadian government. All our funds come from donations and fund-raising. We are a Registered Charity with the Canadian Revenue Agency, # 81402 0210 RR0001.

Past Participants include :

Karlo Estates Winery

  Sandbanks Winery
    
  Paul Weston 

  Sandbanks Winery

  Casa dea Estates

  PEC Jazz Festival

  Flowers by Marvin

  Karlo Estates Winery

 The Grange Winery

Schoolhouse Basketry

  Terra Vista Landscaping Construction & Design

   

Marjorie Matthews

 Linda Garrard

  Darrell Smith

 Sharon Love

 Jennifer Leavitt

 County Magazine

 Rosemary Empey

 Pickers Paradise

 Green Gables

 Casa Lucia

Candi’s Creations

Please note that the Auction will end at 6pm on Saturday !