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Wildlife: 192 animals were treated for injuries or illness. These included 132 native birds, 15 native mammals, and 45 non-native species. 49% were successfully returned to the wild. Of the rest, most succumbed to their injuries within the first couple of days or needed to be euthanized upon arrival. One Merlin Falcon and a Peregrine Falcon received pre-release conditioning by a local falconer. This ensured they were capable of surviving when returned to the wild. Of 12 fracture cases, 10 were able to be repaired and successfully released. On average, each fracture case was hospitalized or later stayed in an outdoor pen for 5 months.

Education: Three volunteers gave 13 educational presentations featuring a trained unreleasable owl. The venues included elementary and middle schools, an outdoor environmental community event, an annual migratory bird observation event, a Lions Club restaurant meeting, and an annual eagle gathering event. Over 1000 Children and adults attended these events. Topics included natural histories of raptors, challenges for native wildlife, and veterinary care of wild animals.

Cats: Eight volunteers conducted a trap/neuter/return program for feral and colony cats in the Columbia River Gorge area. Animals treated include: 456 cats and kittens taken to low cost clinics for spay, neuter and vaccines. Many were returned to their caregivers. 98 cats and kittens were fostered by volunteers and placed in forever homes.

Mountain Top Wildlife: Is a new separate 501c(3), FIN 92-3570176 located in Washington state as part of the organizations efforts to treat all patients in the Columbia River Gorge area, spanning both states. ODFW and WDFW have mandated that we construct a new clinic in WA by 2024 to treat patients that were historically treated at our Oregon clinic. The Rowena Wildlife Clinic will support this entity during the initial phase of development.