 | Michelangelo, born October 2007, enjoys one of his first bottles with us. He is now in our educational program. madstepp@tampabay.rr.com (813) 454-2535
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What does it cost to rehabilitate wildlife?
Below is a partial list of species - please note that cost estimates are from 2002, and do not take into consideration those we have to keep as non-releaseables. For instance, a raccoon with special needs may have to live with us for 15-20 years, and will require habitat, support and veterinary care.
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Approximate Cost to Rehabilitate Healthy Wildlife Orphans | ||||||
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Species |
Formula |
Solids |
Nursery Utilities |
Housing Utilities |
Total | |
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Squirrel |
$9.02 (8wks) |
$11.76 (4wks) |
$7.14 (6wks) |
$2.28 (6wks) |
$30.02 (12wks) | |
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Raccoon |
$189.17 (8wks) |
$320.82 (10mths) |
$14.14 (6wks) |
$24.28 (10mths) |
$584.41 (10mths) | |
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Opossum |
$8.44 (10wks) |
$7.00 (4wks) |
$9.52 (8wks) |
$2.28 (4wks) |
$27.24 (14wks) | |
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This does not include the costs of transportation, vaccines, antibiotics or other medications. |
Reprinted with permission from WildlifeRehabber.com © 2002 | |||||
