Big Sister - Little Brother

These two dogs live together. She is the big sister and he is the little brother who thinks the sun rises and sets with her. He loves her and follows her everywhere, but do not be fooled, just because he is little and looks cuddly does not mean he can not take care of himself. He swims like a pro and runs with the biggest dogs. She hates flies, specially this time of the year, but she is not the only dog who feels that way. Swims like a fish and runs like the wind, trying to outrun some flies I bet. What a great combination of dogs. She really took him under her paw and taught him well.

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Sabine

Black beauty for adoption

She is a black beauty, everyone on the beach agrees on that. Kika is about 8 month old and a mutt. She is spayed and spending some time in a great foster home. They teach her to come when called, among other things. The first day on the beach she was on an extended leash, to make sure, if she runs we can catch her. It is of course delusional, because even with a leash, she could outrun us, but it does do the trick. She was surprisingly good and not straying far and did come when called, her name was no name at the time, at least that is what I called her. The next day she was on a rope and the day after that off the leash. I was impressed, she is very smart, great with other dogs and loves to play. Any takers?

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Sabine

How did we get from a Dumbbell to Spiderman

One of our beach buddies bought a dumbbell for the dogs, which I thought was very sweet. She had actually bought it for one particular dog, who prefers sticks, the bigger the better and in order for you to through the stick and get your attention, she likes to drop it on your toes. In this case it would not have made any difference, because everybody else, had the hots for it. I was even wondering, if that piece of wood was boiled in beef broth? They chewed on it, like it was a real bone. The dogs went crazy over it. Barking, racing on the beach and in the water. Following the one who had the dumbbell. Each dog who had it was so smitten by it and prancing around and showing off. Their were certainly no rules for some dogs, even putting someones head under the water, because he was so mad, that she had gotten to it first. In the end nobody held any grudge, they all new, it was just a game and the bottom line, is to have fun. I never get bored watching them or watching nature. Everything is so raw and right in front of them, nothing hidden. The rules are clear, who ever is in charge has the upper hand and the dogs respect that. I was surprised that the obsession lasted for days. Now, they are still playing with it, but the level of intensity has changed and then boredom sets in. One of the dogs had found a children's toy, spiderman. I was in hope to be able to give it to a kid from our beach moms, unfortunately it did not even make it to the end of the walk. The dogs new, that I had it in the bag and persistent as they are, did not leave me alone. So I caved, spiderman got wet, torn into pieces and that was the death of spiderman.

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Sabine

Wildlife Rescue of the Hamptons, NY

Triage in the busy Wildlife Rescue Hospital between the Cedar Waxwing and the Osprey, always to much work and animals in need for medical assistance. Never a dull moment and even doing a lot of repetitious work, like feeding over and over again or fixing the cracked turtles shell for a long time to come. You never get the feeling, that it is to much. They treat the animals with respect and like it is the first time.

http://www.wildliferescuecenter.org/ 631.728.Wild

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Sabine

Wildlife Rescue of the Hamptons, NY

The Northern Gannet is totally relaxed and feels like at home at the center.

I do not know what it is about Possum's, but I think they are extremely cute, specially when they are young. Just look at those faces. They are born at a young age and climb into the pouch were they will attache them selfs to a teat and live their for 2-4 month. After detaching from the teat, they will leave the pouch.

Three of the wonderful people at Wildlife Rescue Center, who balance the day with caregiving, knowledge, expertise and a great sense of humor.

http://www.wildliferescuecenter.org/ 631.728.Wild

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Sabine

Wildlife Rescue of the Hamptons, NY

The work never stops, if you do not have to clean cages or taking care of animals, you have to keep up with a load of paper work, making sure that the charts are up to date and have all the information so the next person who will look at them, knows exactly what to do. Like in a hospital for humans you rely on the accuracy of the chart. Checking on a stool sample, to make sure that the animal has no parasites and so on, it never ends. Weather you care for a Robin, Chipmunk, Bunny, Cedar Waxwing, Osprey, Possum, Woodchuck, Swan, Duck, Squirrel, Grey Horned Owl and many more, the care and compassion is the same. Thank you so much for your patience and letting me come back to do some more taping. Some of the material is a little blurry, but I hope it does not take away from all the wonderful work you can witness at the Wildlife Rescue Center. The website is www.wildliferescuecenter.org, if anybody is interested to volunteer there time, I can promise you, it is very rewarding, I do transport, when I have the time, or if you want to donate money just give them a call 631-728- Wild.

http://www.wildliferescuecenter.org/

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Sabine

One of four Video Clips to come, of the Wildlife Rescue Center in the Hamptons, NY

We are very fortunate to have a Wildlife Rescue Hospital near by. The Center is about 10 years old. It started all in a basement and has come a very long way. The Hospital is open from 8.00 am - 8.00 pm were you can get some advise, how to handle Wildlife or drop off an injured animal. At night you will get a pager and someone will call you back. Always call 631-728-Wild first, not every time does the animal need to be rescued. When a baby bird falls out of the nest, that happens a lot before the birds starts to fly. A baby deer is left by his mother for four hours, so she can travel faster when they are very young and then she comes back to collect them. The work is endless, but very rewarding. Feeding the baby birds every 1/2 hour - 1 hour. The Mammals every hour, cleaning the cages I do not know how many times a day, weighing to make sure, that they are gaining weight. Medicating, cleaning wounds and dealing with the loss of the once you cared for and tried to save. It is a not-for-profit organization and relies on the Stuff, Volunteers and generosity of the Donors to make it all work. The goal is dedicated to rehabilitate and release the animals were there were found. The compassion, caring and kindness for the Wildlife is overwhelming, that it only humbles you, when you walk in.

www.wildliferescuecenter.org

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Sabine