Farewell Ernest!

Ernest has been an invaluable AWARE volunteer for the past two years.  In addition to caring for the countless mammals at the center, he has built and repaired cages, provided his truck and tractor for AWARE’s use, transported animals throughout Georgia, and responded to numerous calls regarding snakes, turtles, geese, Great Blue Herons, hawks, owls, foxes, etc.  He has also been our #1 event barker and event animal handler.

Although he will be greatly missed, we wish him the very best in his new life in Thailand.

From the critters and AWARE: Thank you for everything. 

 Fundraising Dinner for Wildlife:

Raised $1000

The Dinner for Wildlife at Cuerno on May 28 was success.  Twenty-two AWARE friends came to show their support, and we raised a total of $1000.  The food was terrific, and everyone enjoyed visiting with the Education Ambassador Animals. 

Thanks to all who attended the dinner and showed your support during these difficult economic times.  We hope that you enjoyed the evening, the animals and the new friends.  Thanks, also, to several of you who made the donation for the dinner, even though you could not attend.

A special thanks to Julia Starchevsky, the brainchild behind the project.  She contacted the restaurant owner and handled all of the details. Thank you, Julia!

Don’t Forget Baby Season

This time of year, baby animals are hiding everywhere in your yard.  PLEASE look before you cut, trim, or dig.  For tips on how to prepare your home and property, please see our information on Wildlife Baby Season.

Drought Restrictions Removed

Although the drought restrictions have been removed, please don’t abuse our limited resources and forget the lessons learned.  Continue to conserve our water.  Cisterns are a simple way to provide your own water for free.  Less wasteful civilizations have been using cisterns since the beginning, and it’s time we joined them.

From the Critters and AWARE: Thanks for your support. 

Michael