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The Aegean Wildlife Hospital established in Paros,
Greece in 1995
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To treat and rehabilitate all wild animals
which have been injured, become exhausted
during migration or have fallen ill and
fortunately find their way into our
care
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To encourage the protection of the fauna
through Environmental Education, which
increases awareness and involvement of the
entire community
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To protect the important wildlife
habitats
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To never use euthanasia except in extreme
cases
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To insure that any animal unable to be
released into its natural habitat is housed by
the hospital in conditions which are secure,
quiet and above all suited to its lifestyle
for the term of its natural life
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To insist that any operation or other
nessessary intervention is performed only by a
veterinary surgeon working in cooperation with
the hospital
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To make sure that mammals and migratory birds
are released back into the environment where
they were found and that migratory birds are
released either at nesting sites or during
migration, along migratory routes.
Funding
The Aegean Wildlife Hospital is a
non-profit organization. All work is
carried out by volunteers. Money to run
the hospital is raised by subscriptions
and the donations of members and friends,
one of whom could be you.
As of January 1996, the Aegean
Wildlife Hospital has been a member of
the European Rehabilitation
Association and is in close contact
with many wildlife and animal
protection societies in Greece and
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Future Plans
The continuous increase in the number of animals
admitted and hospitalized here, make it imperative
that we expand our installations. The procedure to
move to bigger and better premises has already
begun with the donation of a big piece of land by
the monastery of Logovarda on Paros. We are
currently running a fundraising campaign to secure
the funds for this expansion. We intend the new
establishment to be a center of respect and
awareness for wildlife and the Environment.
If you find an injured wild bird
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Immobilize it by throwing a large cloth over
it
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Find an adequately sized cardboard box and
poke air holes in it
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Keep the animal away from your face, place it
carefull in the box and close it well
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Place the box in a warm, quiet, dark and safe
place. (Never leave it ourside the house.
Injured animals have a unique ability to
escape)
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Call the Aegean Wildlife Hospital immediately
to receive instructions on first aid and ways
of sending the animal.
Note:If you find an injured mammal or reptile please
call immediately for advice.
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For volunteering, contributing
or other information
contact:
Aegean Wildlife
Hospital
Marios Fournaris
844 00 Paros, Cyclades, Greece
phone & fax:
+30(22840)22931
mobile: +30(94)741616, 473579
E-mail:
awh@parosweb.com
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