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The Procyon Post: What's New! Volume 8, Issue 1, January 2025
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Such a short time since our holiday celebrations ended, and yet you are all probably already getting back to your regular routines, as we are here at Procyon. The first day of the new year brought four admissions, the very first being an adult dark-eyed Junco found caught dangling in a fence. Jen Howard's final monthly Animal Update for 2025 talks about the last intake, among other things.
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This month we also have a very short, but sweet article about one of Procyon's recent success stories. Pam Boisvert (Website Administrator and Foster Carer) introduces us to a rabbit with a head tilt in Rabbit Success Story
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Last but not least, we have an amusing release story told from the perspective of our very own Applesauce, the Porcupine born at Procyon after her mother (Apple) was brought to us for care. Complete with a short video of Applesauce and the visitors who came by for a snack at her Igloo in the weeks after her release, please read The Release of Applesauce - a Message to Mom by Procyon volunteer Michelle Meandro.
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Proving it can be fun to help wildlife, starting this month, Procyon is proud to be part of the Charitable Gaming Community at Bingo World Newmarket. This will help us raise essential funds to support the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of injured, displaced, and orphaned wildlife.
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Whenever you play bingo, you will support nearly 100 charities, non-profits, and service clubs across the region, including Procyon Wildlife. No matter what day of the week you visit, a portion of the proceeds will go toward Procyon.
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Bingo World is located at: 1230 Kerrisdale Blvd., Newmarket, ON L3Y 8Z9. If you are new to bingo and would like to learn more, visit:https://www.bingoworld.ca/newmarket/new-to-bingo
Come out and come often for exciting evenings at Bingo World Newmarket and support wildlife in need while enjoying a great night out.
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If you are considering volunteering some time to give comfort and support to wild animals in need contact Linda at info@procyonwildlife.com. You can volunteer for hands on animal assistance, or work from home handling our hotline service (information below). There is always something to do!
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HELP is in YOUR hands... IT'S IN ALL OUR HANDS.
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Article and images by Jen Howard
Approximate read time: 3 minutes
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This is our last animal update for 2025. Last year we admitted a grand total of 1263 animals into care. At the moment we have 82 - fewer than usual. The last admission of the year was an adult little brown bat, a species on the endangered list. According to Crystal, …
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Article and images by Pam Boisvert
Approximate read time: 1 minute
E. cuniculi (Encephalitozoon cuniculi) is a common fungal parasite found in mammals worldwide. It affects the brain, kidneys, and eyes and can cause debilitating and often fatal neurologic and kidney disease. This disease is spread through contaminated food, water, and bedding, although many rabbits carry E. cuniculi without ever showing signs. …
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Article and videos (screen shots) by Michelle Meandro, photos by Jen Howard
Approximate read time: 5 minutes
Hi Ma (aka Apple), It’s me – your kid. It’s been a bit of time since I was told by the Procyon critter cops that I was all grown up and needed to start my own life just like nature intended. So, I packed …
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Every donation, no matter what amount, counts! Thanks so much,
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Procyon Wildlife operates year round caring for injured, orphaned, sick and displaced wildlife. Please consider volunteering with us. Our Ontario wildlife needs your help more than ever!
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Did you know? Due to the mild weather, we are still caring for babies at the centre who were born late in the season.
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During baby season wildlife babies need to be fed frequently during the day which is why our first shift goes from 6 am in the morning and our last shift ends at 11 pm at night).
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Please volunteer today. Animal care is rewarding. Help is in your hands.
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From time to time, our supporters ask us for a list of items which we may need. Many of these items can be found on our Amazon wish list. To download an electronic version of our Wish List, please click here
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Thanks to the volunteers who have stepped up, we have been able to extend the hours of our hotline service to Monday through to Sunday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm & 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. There are few open shifts in the schedule, so please contact us today if you are interested!
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ALL TRAINING IS PROVIDED AND YOU CAN WORK FROM HOME!
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If you encounter a wild animal that you believe needs help, please call us first at 905.729.0033
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If you encounter a sick, injured or orphaned wild animal, please call first at 905-729-0033 and leave a message. A volunteer will return your call ASAP and will complete the admitting form over the phone with you.
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We currently do not have a rescue team to pick up animals that are injured or in distress. Unfortunately, we do not have the people and money needed to provide this service. Please contact your local animal control. The animal must already have been contained and arrangements made with us to receive the animal.
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Our telephone operators return calls from 10 am to 5 pm daily. If you are calling outside of business hours, please do not leave multiple messages. You will be called back the following morning. You will be given a phone number to call upon your arrival with strict instructions to be followed.
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Thank you for your understanding.
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Our Mission: Procyon Wildlife is dedicated to working with our communities in an effort to help wild animals in need of care. Our goals are to rescue, rehabilitate and safely release these animals, and to promote public appreciation for wildlife preservation.
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Procyon Wildlife is a Registered Charity* dedicated to rescue, rehabilitate and safely release orphaned and injured wildlife. * Reg Charity # 818086621RR0001
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