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From Owl Rescue Centre

A couple of photos of our 20 000 wildlife rescues that we've done over the last fifteen years. Initially we were just doing it for fun, but looking back now, 20 000 is a big number and one we're pretty proud of. We can't tell you how many thousands of nights we've spent on the road traveling to rescues across the country, never mind the days. Hopefully we have made a positive difference to the conservation status of a few of these guys.

Agreeably, many of them are common species and don't attract the attention of corporates or individuals that would wish to sponsor a wildlife organisation, but we are of the belief that every living creature should be afforded the opportunity to live a full and enjoyable life.

That's something we've had limited success with, attracting sponsors that is, and something we're going to need to mention more often. The last few photos is of us going to potential fundraiser meetings dressed as pirates, air hostesses and rock stars. And that's because we still just do this for fun!

Edit: Just updated all the pics with any info I could find.

It's really amazing so the animals this couple had helped. I've been enjoying their content since I found them. They work very hard, cover a ton of territory, and have a great sense of humor.

They must be at this 24/7, so they must be absolutely ~~living~~ (should have said loving, but they do both appear to be very much alive and well) and dedicated people.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

08 Sep 2022

Earlier today we were out on a rescue in a new water reservoir in Johannesburg. A Barn Owl had managed to get inside, and with them planning to fill it up with water, he needed to be caught and relocated. When we got there the management of WBHO, who have just built the reservoir, took us a bet that we wouldn't catch him. We even shook on it.

Well in their defense, they probably don't or didn't know that we take our wildlife rescuing efforts pretty serious and that we've never left an owl behind.

This case was no different and now WBHO needs to honour that bet they took and lost. It was one of those open type wagers and we never discussed what the prize would be... We're hoping that they'll think outside the box and make it something special.

If anyone here works for WBHO please let the folks in the corner offices know what they need to do!