News & Events

Wild4Ever was pleased to be asked to participate as a field veterinary consultant in the Division of Wildlife’s initial year of the project. This ODW project is gathering data to help monitor the growing population of black bears in NE Ohio. The bears are humanely trapped, immobilized by veterinary staff and measured for biologic data. DNA data is also retrieved and tracking collars are placed to allow future monitoring of their movements.

Wild4Ever is proud that its primary focus is on the preservation of local wild habitats along with the support of local conservation issues and animal sanctuaries. We are pleased to support Metro Parks Serving Summit County, Stark Parks, Friends of the Metro Parks, Medina Raptor, Project Orphan, Happy Trails Sanctuary and Noah’s Lost Ark sanctuary among others. In addition, Wild4Ever supports the annual medical care and rehabilitation of hundreds of injured native wild animals.

Wild4Ever, with the help of Metro Parks, Serving Summit County funded the construction of a condominium for a local bat population. The condo was placed on private property in Geauga County and will serve as maternity roost for thousands of big and little brown bats who raise their young together in colonies during the summer. Local bat populations face many survival risks including habitat destruction, pesticide use and white-nose syndrome. White-nose syndrome kills bats during hibernation and is greatly affecting little brown and big brown bat populations in the eastern United States. Providing this bat condominium will assure this local established maternity colony will have a place to raise their young for generations to come.

The SCOPE Academy and teacher Anne Reiman invited Wild4Ever to speak to the preschool class about wildlife and conservation. The kids took a special interest in spotted turtles and even held their own fundraiser for our ongoing Spotted Turtle Project . The students raised nearly $300 selling wristbands and also presented us with some very special artwork. Many thanks to the SCOPE Academy and these very special conservationists of tomorrow!

Wildlife trafficking and poaching have become such a tremendous threat to wildlife that many species are facing extinction. Wildlife is at the mercy of sophisticated organized crime groups with high powered weapons. The demand for rhino horn and ivory is very high creating an enormous profit for wildlife trafficking. So, what can we do to help? Wild4Ever is sponsoring UAV or “drone” protection for wildlife in South Africa. Drones can spot potential threats from the air, day or night, and relay the information to ground units and rangers before a tragedy occurs. There is no other capability that compares to this for wildlife protection. We are thrilled to be a part of this exciting project and hope to continue our air support in the future, or until the threat is gone. You can help us sponsor air support by selecting the African Wildlife campaign on our donation page . In addition to air support, Wild4Ever supports wildlife rangers on the ground. Rangers are the first and most important defense to wildlife poaching. They work on the front lines against heavily armed, ruthless gangs in harsh, uncomfortable conditions. They are fighting a war against wildlife and their lives are at risk every day. Without rangers, our wildlife doesn’t stand a chance. We can help supply them with adequate, basic equipment so that they have the tools to protect more animals from poaching. You can help us support wildlife rangers in Africa click here.

On February 15 an electrical fire destroyed the waterfowl enclosure at Nature’s Nursery in Whitehouse, OH. Luckily, none of the animals were were injured, but the waterfowl enclosure was a complete loss. Wild4Ever, along with many other donors, contributed funds to this emergency campaign to help the center rebuild the waterfowl enclosure. We were happy to be able to help out our local wildlife neighbors and wish them the best of luck with their new rebuild.

On June 18 over 4,000 turtles were confiscated from poachers in Palawan as they were about to leave their native island. The turtles were destined for the illegal food and pet trade markets of East Asia. Approximately 3,800 of the turtles are critically endangered Philippine Forest Turtles – more than were suspected to exceed the wild population. Many turtle specialist groups and conservation organizations quickly assembled and reached out to the wildlife community requesting assistance in raising funds for medications, triage, nursing care, supplies and transportation. Wild4Ever quickly responded by sending enough injectable antibiotics to treat hundreds of sick and injured turtles. In addition to our contribution, The Med-Shop Total Care Pharmacy in Longview, TX generously matched our order effectively doubling the amount of medications sent to help treat the Philippine turtles.

Known for their power, strength, and beauty, jaguars once roamed much of the southern United States. Those days are long gone. Habitat loss and indiscriminate killing has resulted in the jaguar being critically endangered throughout its historic homeland.

The new flight cage at Sippo Lake Park! Wild4Ever contributed $30,000.00 to build a large indoor flight facility for our cooperative wild bird rehabilitation program with Stark Parks’ new Wildlife Conservation Center.