Skye's Spirit Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

Skye's Spirit Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is a US nonprofit organization dedicated to the care, rehabilitation, and release of injured, orphaned, and displaced wildlife indigenous to Pennsylvania. Founded in 1999, it operates on a 15-acre site in Venango County.

Mission

The center provides a safe haven for various species of wildlife, including birds of prey, small mammals, white-tailed deer fawns, waterfowl, songbirds, bats, and native reptiles. It is committed to helping wildlife in need through rehabilitation and educational programs.

Operations

Skye's Spirit Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is a volunteer-run 501(C)(3) organization that operates independently without state or federal funding. This autonomy underscores the importance of community support and donations for its operations. The center is open seven days a week for wildlife intake.

Funding and Challenges

Historically, the center has faced challenges in securing consistent funding, such as the loss of a significant supply of raptor food from a local lab rodent breeder, which previously saved them approximately $1,000 per month. To address these challenges, the organization engages in various fundraising activities, including recycling used inkjet cartridges to raise additional funds.

Leadership

Maryjane Angelo serves as the Executive Director and is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator and educator by the state of Pennsylvania and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

Community Engagement

The organization encourages community participation through volunteer opportunities and educational programs aimed at raising awareness about wildlife conservation and rehabilitation.