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On The Wild Side

They did it again! Congratulations to Junior and Amelia, our resident bald eagles who successfully added another bald eagle chick into the wild for 2014. (A big thanks to Al Cecere and his team @ the American Eagle Foun-dation in TN! They released this Pensacola eaglet after several months of conditioning in their 25’ high hack tower on Douglas Lake.)

Volume 32 Isssue 2 Receive • Rehabilitate • Release Fall 2014

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Congrats to our own celebrity Brittany for being the selected model for HADAKI !!

StaffDorothy Kaufmann Cheryl GreeneKaren Beach Debbie SegersEmily Holden Emily BossoZach Fenton Brittany Neff

Board of DirectorsLarry Steimel Bob JordanDebbie Barnard Steamer LawheadAlan Robinson Christine BurkJohn Kaufmann Mary JonesDale Dean Chris VerlindeEllen Odom Dana DeYoung

Veterinary AdvisorsDr. Tommy KnightDr. James ZettlerDr. David Perrett

Acknowledgements & CreditsVolunteer Coordinators

Darleen Willis Patricia Rhodes

Photography CreditsKaren Beach Cheryl GreeneDorothy Kaufmann Larry StiemelJanice Neitzel Spence Harrison

Printing CreditElite Printing & Marketing

TO TRANSPORT WILDIFE:• Place in a box, basin or trashcan with a cover or lid• Do not give food or water• Keep in a quiet place• Keep out of extreme heat or air conditioning

TRANSPORT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE…

EVERY MINUTE COUNTS!

Help us help our wildlife by droppingoff your aluminum drink cans!

2013 recycled cans brought in $1405.002014 recycled cans (Oct. 28) $1692.00

Upcoming Events 2014 & 2015Holiday Open House and Supply Drive Saturday, December 6, 2014, 12:00 to 3:30pm

Annual Baby Shower and Supply Drive Saturday, April 18, 2015, 12:00 to 3:30pm

Artists Gone Wild Art Auction Friday, June 26, 2015, 5:00 to 8:00pm

WILDfest 2015 Saturday, October 10, 2015, 12:00 to 3:30pm

Holiday Open House and Supply Drive Saturday, December 5, 2015, 12:00 to 3:30pm

Wildlife Sanctuary’s Holiday Open House & Supply DriveDecember 6, 2014, 12:00pm to 3:30pm.

Wish ListFresh/Frozen FishFresh/Frozen ChickenVenison/Red Meat Sunflower (no shell)Purina Puppy ChowPurina Cat ChowCanned Chicken

Animal/Graham CrackersLiquid Laundry Soap10 x 10 Pavilion Tent (new)Paper TowelsFreezer ZiplocsAmdroRakes

Pine Straw1st Class StampsAA & AAA BatteriesMeat Baby FoodCordless DremelPeanut ButterSuet Cakes

Sunflower Seeds (unsalted)

Safflower SeedsWalnuts/PecansPeanuts in Shell (unsalted)

Scotch TapePedialyte Black Sharpies

Please come by for a visit and some Holiday shopping!!!


Betty’s RetirementBetty White, one of our most dedicated volunteers, decided that after ten years she would “retire.” We tried to talk her out of it but to no avail. She joined our program after her first retirement from ExxonMobil and helped us two full days a week. Betty went through hurricanes and floods with us, did a ton of dishes and cleaned cages, fed and tended to innumerable baby squirrels and birds, wrote bunches of thank you notes, took our Kestrel out on glove at public

events, and basically made herself invaluable to us. The good news is that she plans to come back to help us with open houses and to stop by to visit upon occasion. We will always be very happy to see her come through the door!

Thanks For Listening!Thanks so much to the following people and groups who have helped make our Wildlife Sanctuary even better.Dr. Knight and Dr. Zettler - Westside Animal ClinicDr. Perret - Pine Forrest Animal ClinicGulf Power Company Duncan McCall Advertising Escambia CountyFrances Webb & ECUA Employees - RecyclingStallion Road Recycling ClubBob Peck, Bob Berger & John Nolan –Fishing TeamPerdido Veterinary Hospital – Fish DonationsAllen Williams Seafood – Fish DonationsMaria’s Seafood – Fish DonationsChet’s Seafood – Fish DonationsNavy Federal Credit UnionChef Dan Dunn, H2O HiltonPensacola Bay BreweryThe Butcher Shoppe – Meat SuppliesElite Printing – Keeping Us Looking GoodJanice & Steve Neitzel – Fish and GoodiesBill & Arleen Neitzel – Fish DonationsJoyce & Harry Harper – Year Round SuppliesSacred Heart Cathedral School – Supply DriveLynn Bohner – Lots of Meal WormsFirst Baptist Church Preschool – SuppliesTexas Roadhouse in MiltonThomas Rollins – Gift Shop ItemsTricia Kruse – Gift Shop ItemsLeap F.R.O.G. Preschool – SuppliesCorbin & Cadence Cooper – Birthdays Donations

Dr. Knight with a Snapping Turtle

Our baby Eaglet’s beak being measured at American Eagle

Foundation in TN.


This April, Pensacola experienced a storm none of us will soon forget. Many families and businesses lost so much in the extreme flooding. Six months has passed and things are almost getting back to normal for folks around town. The repairs to the Wildlife Sanctuary are finally complete and slowly we are putting things back together. We just wanted to take a moment to acknowl-edge and thank our amazing supporters, volunteers and staff, as well as commend the community as a whole for supporting each other during this crisis. All of us here at the Sanctuary are continuously amazed at the generosity of the people we choose to call our friends and neighbors! A Million Thanks!!

Flood of the Century


Art AuctionEveryone had a great time at the 2014 Artists Gone Wild silent art auction held at Seville Quarter June 2014 !!

Big thanks to our wonderful artists and supportive community, You’re The Best !!!

This was our 5th year and our best year yet.....we look forward to seeing everyone next year for our 6th Annual Artists Gone Wild !

Artists Gone Wild Silent Art Auction 2014 Wildlife Sanctuary Of Northwest FloridaKevin OsborneSusan MayerTommy VogelDonna DigiorgioChristina SmithValerie AuneDebbie AndressLarry SteimelSteve AndrewsKaren GrovesLeland LeonardPaula PayneTristessa Osborne

Janice NeitzelRafi PerezKlee GalliganMatt BlackTrisha MacksDan DunnAshton HowardNathan HollerKevin WadeBrittany NeffHeather MitchellBetsy WalkerTony Krysinsky

Scott MelvilleRobert & Judith SasserMary InabnitJohn & Betty HawkinsTanya DischlerDonna Moore

Contributors: Edible Arrangements Publix at Perdido Key Blues Society of NWFLDuncan McCall Advertising

Linda HartmannValerie AunePensacola Hardware

Guest emcee: Tristessa Osborne

Sponsors: Gulf Winds FCU, Gulf Power Company Fish Fry Magazine


A very special THANK YOU to our WILDfest 2014 T-shirt sponsors!Duncan McCallSaltmash Cleaveland & GundGulf Power Company Escambia CountyNavy Federal Credit Union Gulf Winds FCUWestside Animal HospitalPine Forest Animal Clinic

Bellview Site Contractors, Inc.Central Credit Union of FloridaInnerarity Ace Hardware, Inc.Pensacola Bay BreweryThe Wine Bar on PalafoxFish Fry MagazineGSI Recycling, Inc.Key Auto Hospital

Climate ControlWally & Arthur OdomEdible ArrangementsCabana NightclubDarlargovilleThe Original Point Restaurant- Innerarity PointValerie Aune, artist

WILDFEST 2014


Summer Babies


Hidden Holiday Dangers…The holidays are for family and friends….for sharing good food and good times with those we adore. Caution is in order however, as there are many hazards lurking around the holidays, especially for our friends of the “furry” variety. Each year, thousands of animals needlessly suffer from the accidental ingestion of common household items and poisons.Many holiday plants, with their brilliant and colorful flowers, are extremely beautiful, but can extremely deadly to animals. Did you know that even one single leaf from any lily variety could be lethal to a cat? Here are some others to avoid:

• Amaryllis• Azaleas• Christmas tree pine needles• Chrysanthemums• Holly• Mistletoe• Poinsettias

Over the counter pain relievers are also extremely dangerous for critters. Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen both cause liver and kidney failure in cats and dogs. One small tablet is fatal for a cat…so please be careful when dispensing and handling these medicines in your home and dispose of them properly if they are expired, knowing that our curious critters may raid the trash can.Did you know that as few as seven grapes can be toxic to dogs? The effects can last for days, weeks or even be fatal.

Some other toxic foods include avocados, chocolate, coffee, raisins, nutmeg, onions, garlic, raw salmon, and the sugar substitute Xylitol, which is found in many sugar-free candies.Birds are highly sensitive to fumes from ordinary household candles, as well as from many holiday craft products. Cleaning chemicals, of course, pose a threat for animals and birds of all kinds, if not used properly.A little caution goes a long way to ensuring our furry family members enjoy their holidays as well. Happy Happy Holidays!

Five Bald Eagles ReleasedThe Wildlife Sanctuary has rehabilitated and released five bald eagles so far this year! Happy To Be Flying Free Again !!! Photos courtesy of Sean Smith, Gulf Power Co

We will be offering these charming hand-made, one of a kind ceramic owls and gorgeous hand designed natural gemstone jewelry. Both of these items were created locally in Pensa- cola by generous contributing artists who support our efforts at the Wildlife Sanctuary! These items are ONLY AVAILABLE on December 6th, 2014 @ our annual Holiday Open House.

Please come shop with us for the Holidays!


In Memory…Diane Stetler Missing my daughter every day from Jacqueline DownerMike West from Kimberly & David ReeceTom Cheek from Elizabeth Cheek-JonesWalter Beckman from Geneva E. BeckmanMichael S. West from Cathy & Dave Lipham, EHS class of ‘64 Pensacola Heritage Foundation Judith & Jake HolmesCopper Streeter from Ozzie & Elaine Williams“Fifi, Sasha & Kirby” from Helen & William Plag

Don C. Willis, Jr. from Dorothy Willis Kaufmann Linda Hartmann Parmelie McManamy Beverly Julien Marjorie E. Diettel Bill & Leslie Johnson Ann & Dan Forster Mary & Bruce Jones Al & Lauren Robinson Darleen & Larry Steimel Kathy Sabata Bobby, Tami, Craig & Keri Brown Briggs & Suzanne Diuguid Debbie Barnard Cheryl & Cliff Greene

Frances & Greg Webb Vickie Prescott Millie & Tim Shipman Michael C. Parker, DMD Dorothy & Floyd Horton Betty & Rich White Gina & Ron Eden Jill & Zack Workman Melissa & Frank Burton Ken & Patty BornDon & Frances Willis from Barbara Wenner & E.A. Lambert Mary CorboyAaron Jackson from Madonna Jackson-WilliamsPat Griffith from William Griffith “Rosie” for 13 yrs. of companionship from Donald MarekSandra Rohan from a friend of AnniePeggy Nunning from Lady Bug Garden Club“Lola” Pardue from Jeanette & Jim Devries

Bernard Stempel from Catherine Stempel Karen Stempel Beach Christine StempelCindy Bunk Wildlife Sanctuary of NWFL “Scruffy” “Miss you & love you always” from Marci DouglasCarolyn Chafin From Cheryl Hogle & Beverly HodgeMy loyal and adopted dog “Emmy” from Hilda Klimach

Joseph & Angie Peters & Angel Burdette from Gina & Ron EdenAunt Marge & Uncle Bob Charles & Jeannette Manion from Marinelle F. Morgan“Little Bit” from Pam & Shannon WinchesterWalter Beckman “I miss him so much” from Geneva BeckmanMary Camille Carunchio from Donald CarunchioNeal & Ruth Oursler from Bonnie OurslerWilliam G. Horney from Jane HorneyWayne T. Smith from Ann Ardahl Smith Joanna BeyerMelba Henderson from Karen ChristakosDiane Stetler from Gary StetlerDon Barber from Ever’man Natural Foods Elwood J. Caldwell Joel & Susan LevinMrs. Lenear Cook from Lisa SellersBetty Anne Villane from Paul & Debra Villane Sr. Paul, Tappie-n-Kaycee Villane “We love & miss you”Sandra Owen from Mr. & Mrs. O.D. Martin Frederick W. Rankin Wildlife Sanctuary of NWFL“Navin” from Elisabeth RichbourgSusan Bear Leath from Dr. & Mrs. Gordon T. CouchLinda May, a true friend of animals, “We love & miss her” from Your Friends, Adrian & Deb Winstead

In MeMory


Gilda Wernicke from Betty Lynn Boston, Chip, Barry & Elizabeth Lynn & Tom Hayes Tom & Mary Wallace Irene & Gordon Kellogg William & Rogette Wolfe Jack Bonney Wayne & Michelle IngramGilda & Julius Wernicke from Hugh TurnerMr. Hines McNair from Shirley Farage“Helen” the duck from Beverly JulienPat Taylor from Joy Anaston Club Tan Steve FullerJames R. Taylor from Jacqueline BergerOur daughter, Becky Barr from Laura & Hugh BarrTerry McClure from Fran McMillanMaryann Slattery from Don Slattery Wildlife Sanctuary of NWFL“Aggie” from Janet & Allen Penniman“Grady” from Janet & Allen PennimanGreg Winter from James J. Reeves Star Fisher & Christine Fade FL Surveying & Mapping Society, Panhandle Chapter Patricia Rodgers Dillard’s Family at Mall of LA Baton Rouge Dillard’s, Cordova Mall Associates Ronnie & Karla McClain Carole & Ken Rainwater Lou B. Lanier Paulette Burton Bloomer, Geri & Company

Kenneth L. Beckham from Joe & Pat Beckham Gail C. Hethington & Kenneth W. Makin Eleanor HolleyJ. Eugene “Gene” Brooks from Wes & Eugenia MayMarvin K. Bastion from Southern States Offshore, Inc. Nancy English & All of English & Cleveland Families David Brewer & Bree Conover“Scout” from Paula PayneJoe & Angie Peters from Ron & Gina Eden

Jeannie B. Price from Dorothy & John Kaufmann Ellen Ross Gout Gail C. HethingtonHula Pophin from Madonna Jackson-WilliamsLottie Monks, Bud Ewart, Jane & Willard Ewart from Janice & Glen MonksMary Bolt Lloyd from Wildlife Sanctuary of NWFL

In Honor…Patricia Griffith from Nicholas & Helen GeorgesDr. Jean Gullahorn & Cynthia “Best vet ever!” from Linda Stark

Jackie Kafka from Randy KafkaBen from Patty & Dave ButerbaughAll the animal helpers from Betty & John ArnoldJack Longabaugh’s 4th birthday from Sally LeeJames Stegall Happy 60th Birthday from Dorothy CardenBill & Joanne Taylor Who love animals & take care of strays from Barbara JohananCarl B. Causey from Judith J. CauseyLynne Tobin from Patricia TobinBelinda Puetz from Kari SchmidtAll the WLS volunteers from Patricia Ann TaylorDr. Jenna Rooks UF grad, school of Veterinary Medicine from Dr. David AronsonCharlotte Borras In honor of my birthdayDebbie Butler from Catherine O’MalleySteamer Lawhead Thank you for years of service from Gulf Island Nat’l Seashore

Paula WillisBeating the odds of cancer! from your loving family

In MeMory and In Honor

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