CROW provides updates about patient drop-off
The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) on Sanibel reported that it partners with multiple, different drop-off locations across Lee County.
“These clinics hold our patients for us until we are able to send out a volunteer to pick them up,” it shared. “By teaming up with these clinics, even patients found far from Sanibel can still make it into our care.”
One of CROW’s closest partners is BluePearl Pet Hospital, an emergency veterinary clinic open 24/7.
“They temporarily hold our wildlife patients on top of their critical work and busy schedules,” it shared. “It has come to our attention that there have been some issues regarding drop-offs at BluePearl, and we are primarily concerned for the safety of their staff and patients.”
CROW provided the following updates:
– Patients being dropped off at any location must be contained in a box. A disposable cardboard box that is taped shut is recommended. For those who choose to use their own kennel or carrier, label it with name and phone number. The carrier will be returned after the patient is transported to CROW.
– BluePearl does not accept raccoons with open eyes (i.e. juveniles or adults) or bats. These are common rabies vectors and pose a risk to patients, clients and staff. Contact CROW or visit online to learn which drop-off locations accept these species — or, bring them straight to CROW.
– Do not call drop-off locations for patient updates. They do not have access to patient information once they send them to CROW. Instead, visit CROW online and fill out a patient update form.
“Remember — these drop-off locations are volunteering their facility, time and effort to assist us in addition to their regular duties,” it shared. “Let’s do our part to protect and respect them.”
For more information, visit CROW at www.crowclinic.org.
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