Becoming a rehabber in FL?

[sofi0610]

So I already looked into what it takes to get licensed in FL. My question is if theres a rehabber on here in Central FL that I could maybe volunteer for or should I just volunteer at a zoo? How should I go about this? I stay on TSB all the time and read different posts so I can learn. Im also planning on going to school for vet tech and biology in the fall.

Any advice is much appreciated! :thankyou

[Jackie in Tampa]

sent you a PM.:)

[djarenspace9]

Back to Nature is a good place to intern.
I am currently subpermitted but finalizing my license and would be happy to mentor you.
I don't have the set up to have someone come in and work here in my home though.

[sofi0610]

Back to Nature is a good place to intern.
I am currently subpermitted but finalizing my license and would be happy to mentor you.
I don't have the set up to have someone come in and work here in my home though.

I'll look them up, thanks!
And that'd be great. Its fine, anything I can do to learn or help.

[sofi0610]

Back to Nature is a good place to intern.
I am currently subpermitted but finalizing my license and would be happy to mentor you.
I don't have the set up to have someone come in and work here in my home though.

I'll look them up, thanks!
And that'd be great. Its fine, anything I can do to learn or help.

[Jackie in Tampa]

Djar is right... volunteering at a wildlife center is very rewarding and a great place to start. I have never had that luxury.. I jumped in and got dirty right here at home..
I think having lived in the same place for eons allowed so many sqs to find me once the word was out that I loved them so much.
I am still not on any public lists...and always full.
I fear the thought of having my number out there...

If you just want to see what rehabbing at home entails.. you are welcome here anytime...I always have babies, and infirmary cases. I have NRs with every issue imaginable from dwarfism to scatterbrained.

I have several release cages set up and the flyer gazebo as well..
I keep alot of supplies if you needed to see first hand what sqs require,
A day here would reveal alot about the back yard approach to rehabbing as opposed to a facility. You would see the transition of cages by size and age...
I talk alot, am non stop busy.... and have seen alot... not so sure you can get that from a center... most will only rehab the healthy...

My vet is minutes away and I frequent the clinic often.
Like a field trip... we can always go tour and I can show you the behind the scenes aspect of that also if it appears you really are set on rehabbing.
All rehabbers MUST have a vet or two close by..
perfered someone you like and can work with..
someone who loves wildlife in their heart and will treat as such, without the PET MENTALITY interference $$.
You can start calling around your area and asking questions...
I recommend meeting the ones that will see sqs and asking about special pricing...and treatments/experience.
Sqs are legal in florida to be seen by vets.

I always have nut shells knee deep, but never allow any filth... so cleaning is a major part of my day...inside and out...
Clean cages is priority and my focus after feeding...
My offer still stands... you won't get any credits here that count to anyone but you..but Sq Central is the real deal...
and I really am a backyard sq geek... nothing more, nothing less!
hands on is the best training ever.

Florida Wildlife Commision has several options to gaining a rehabbing license...the test is the most common and so far everyone says it's easy after studying the packet they provide. Djar took it in 20 minutes:)

We all have different feeding, housing, caging bedding techniques etc...
so maybe visiting with several members would help you decide what would work best for you...
I always need help...and it's not always pretty...
good luck with what you decide to do... just do it!!!:D:bowdown

PS.. I only rehab squirrels.

[sofi0610]

Djar is right... volunteering at a wildlife center is very rewarding and a great place to start. I have never had that luxury.. I jumped in and got dirty right here at home..
I think having lived in the same place for eons allowed so many sqs to find me once the word was out that I loved them so much.
I am still not on any public lists...and always full.
I fear the thought of having my number out there...

If you just want to see what rehabbing at home entails.. you are welcome here anytime...I always have babies, and infirmary cases. I have NRs with every issue imaginable from dwarfism to scatterbrained.

I have several release cages set up and the flyer gazebo as well..
I keep alot of supplies if you needed to see first hand what sqs require,
A day here would reveal alot about the back yard approach to rehabbing as opposed to a facility. You would see the transition of cages by size and age...
I talk alot, am non stop busy.... and have seen alot... not so sure you can get that from a center... most will only rehab the healthy...

My vet is minutes away and I frequent the clinic often.
Like a field trip... we can always go tour and I can show you the behind the scenes aspect of that also if it appears you really are set on rehabbing.
All rehabbers MUST have a vet or two close by..
perfered someone you like and can work with..
someone who loves wildlife in their heart and will treat as such, without the PET MENTALITY interference $$.
You can start calling around your area and asking questions...
I recommend meeting the ones that will see sqs and asking about special pricing...and treatments/experience.
Sqs are legal in florida to be seen by vets.

I always have nut shells knee deep, but never allow any filth... so cleaning is a major part of my day...inside and out...
Clean cages is priority and my focus after feeding...
My offer still stands... you won't get any credits here that count to anyone but you..but Sq Central is the real deal...
and I really am a backyard sq geek... nothing more, nothing less!
hands on is the best training ever.

Florida Wildlife Commision has several options to gaining a rehabbing license...the test is the most common and so far everyone says it's easy after studying the packet they provide. Djar took it in 20 minutes:)

We all have different feeding, housing, caging bedding techniques etc...
so maybe visiting with several members would help you decide what would work best for you...
I always need help...and it's not always pretty...
good luck with what you decide to do... just do it!!!:D:bowdown

PS.. I only rehab squirrels.

WOW haha just WOW. Yes Im really serious. I always knew I wanted to work with animals and this experience has just given me a push. Its opened my eyes to the world of squirrels and how wonderful they really are. Id much rather work with people like you guys as far as getting squirrel experience is concerned, like you said I want the real deal. Im not currently working so Im always home sitting around. Whenever you guys need a hand, I am completely down, on call.

[MollyBear361]

Sold JIT. Be there tomorrow!!!!! :jump you have a spare room right? :poke I'm moving in!!! Squirrel Central Heaven here I come. :wahoo

[Jackie in Tampa]

it's monday morning...the day started two hours ago....
we're releasing 3 today and taking two to the vet...
where are you girls:poke
:rotfl