Wildlife Care
CCEEC cares for wildlife in much the same way humans are cared for when they are hospitalized. Upon admission, the animal is given a complete examination by center staff to learn exactly what the problem is. Many problems are obvious, such as a broken wing. But often the problem is hidden. An admission form, filled out by the person who brought the animal, may help this process. Details on the form such as, location where the animal was found, time of day, etc. may actually be helpful in discovering what has happened, and how to treat the animal.

The next step is treatment. This may be as simple as providing food to an emaciated animal or as complicated as a trip to a veterinarian for surgery to repair a broken bone.
Next comes rehabilitation. CCEEC provides housing and care to the animal while it, heals, gains weight or, if it’s a baby bird, learns to fly.

Finally, if all goes well, the animal is released into its natural habitat. If the animal has suffered injuries that render it unable to survive in the wild, many times the rehabilitated animal becomes a resident at CCEEC.