Keep your Eyes Open for CottonTail Nests by WildLife Welfare... March's COTM

nominated by Veronica of ScrappyRat

Story & Photos by WildLife Welfare

KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN 
FOR COTTONTAIL NESTS !

Before you mow your lawn or spray fertilizers or chemicals you walk the area to look for rabbits' nests. Rabbits nest in the middle of lawns--not because they are dumb, but because predators hunt the edges where there is cover. The nests are very shallow and often filled with the mother's fur. 

If you do find a nest, do not disturb it.  Instead mark it in such a way that it will not be disturbed by tractors or chemicals. Simply cover it with a laundry basket while you mow, and remove the basket after. The babies won't be startled and run into the mower and you can mow that patch after they leave the nest, in about 3 weeks.

We often receive calls from worried individuals when they do not see the mother; however, mother cottontails are usually only present at the nest at dawn and dusk.

If you find a nest that has been disturbed by a dog, cat or children and the babies are not visibly injured, place everything back within the nest and make an "X" with twigs over the top. If the "X" has not been disturbed the next morning, the mother has not returned and a permitted rehabilitator should be called. 

If the babies look injured, are covered in ants or other bugs, or the nest has been disturbed by a cat, please call a rehabber immediately. Domestic cat saliva is unfortunately fatal to NC wildlife, and so any contact with a cat's mouth will require antibiotics.

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COTM Treasury: 'It's All About a New Rattitude' by Rebecca of KneeDeepOriginals

'It's All About a New Rattitude' by KneeDeepOriginals

Brought to you by members of Etsy for Animals and our January Charity of the Month, New Rattitude... a non-profit organization for rat terrier rescue across the U.S.

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Large Graduated Hammered Cir... ZOEandPIPER $80.00	Romantic Silk Tapestry Fiber... brizel4TheAnim... $58.00
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October's COTM is... National Mill Dog Rescue

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Nominated by Courtney of ShortCakeDesigns

Written by National Mill Dog Rescue

Photos used with permission NMDR

OUR MISSION STATEMENT...

To rescue, rehabilitate and rehome discarded breeding dogs and to educate the general public about the cruel realities of the commercial dog breeding industry.


OUR STORY...

National Mill Dog Rescue was established in February 2007, in honor of a forgiving little Italian Greyhound named Lily. Theresa Strader, NMDR’s Founder and Executive Director, rescued Lily from a dog auction in Missouri. Prior to that day, Lily had spent the first seven years of her life as a commercial breeding dog, a puppy mill mom. Determined that her years of living in misery would not be in vain, Strader started NMDR, giving a voice to mill dogs across the country.

Our Founder, Lily

During her years as a breeding dog, Lily spent all of her days confined to a small, cold wire cage in a dark, foul-smelling barn. Never was she removed from her cage for exercise or socialization. In her dreary confines, Lily was forced to produce one litter after another with no respite. Like all commercial breeding dogs, she was a veritable breeding machine whose worth was measured in only one way - her ability to produce puppies.

Diego

By seven years of age, Lily was worn out. Commonplace in the industry, she had received little to no veterinary care throughout her life, the result of which, for her, was terribly disturbing. Due to years of no dental care, poor quality food, rabbit bottle watering and no appropriate chew toys, the roof of Lily’s mouth and lower jaw, had rotted away. Her chest was riddled with mammary tumors and she was absolutely terrified of people.

Abby

Strader brought Lily and twelve others home from the auction and declares that even for a highly seasoned rescuer, the following months were the education of a lifetime in rehabilitation. That she would take up the cause for the mill dogs was never in question and National Mill Dog Rescue was promptly underway. In five short years, NMDR has amassed over 1,300 volunteers and has rescued over 6,700 puppy mill survivors.

Roswell

Run almost solely by volunteers, NMDR has pledged to put an end to the cruelty of the puppy mill industry. Through widespread informative efforts, NMDR hopes to educate the public to acquire their companion animals through reputable breeders or better yet, from shelters and rescue groups across the country.

Leo

After her rescue, Lily spent the remainder of her life as a beloved member of the Strader family where she received medical care, warmth and companionship. In time, Lily found courage and her disfigured little body educated countless people about the horrors of the puppy mill industry. Lily died peacefully in the arms of her loving family in May 2008, fifteen months after she was rescued.

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'Gifts Under $25 - Team EFA COTM' by susanneedlehands

We know times are still hard in terms of money this holiday season, so here are some fabulous gift items from Team Etsy for Animals each for under $25!

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Vintage Glass Dove Earrings ... theanimalsmagi... $8.00	Crochet Water Bottle Carrier... susanneedlehan... $20.00
Set of 4 Mix and Match Photo... JenniferLynnPr... $10.00	4 Retro Dress Up Dolls EllaQuaint $7.50

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