The Wild Life
The Bite
Does a wild one near you need a respite from the flicker of flashbulbs from forest paparazzi? Rehab didn't work for Lindsay, but WildCare's animal rescue program will do the trick, saving over 3,000 local creatures a year. If you've got an animal lover on your list who can't have a pet, adopt a wild critter like Echo the Hoary Bat (pictured - she had us at hello) on their behalf. Your gift puts the adoptee up in style - with vet care, food, and shelter - until they're fit to go back to their wild ways, and you get an adoption certificate, color photo, and the animal's personal history so there's still something to put under the tree. Our native environment stays native, and Echo gets to stay out of the tabloids and live her life in peace.
Wanna Try
WildCare (415-453-1000). Donate or adopt online. Hoary Bat adoption, $25 and up.
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