Sponsor a large carnivore (mammal)

Sponsor a large carnivore (mamma):

Do you or your loved one have a favourite animal? Do you want to ensure that your donation goes directly toward the care of a specific species? Why not give the gift of paying it forward and get someone special one of our gift certificates! If you would like to receive a personalized digital gift certificate, please contact Dr Karin on info@jwvh.org.za

When rehabilitating wildlife, it is best practice to simulate their natural environment as best we can. All our indigenous urban wildlife have specific needs and you can ensure that these needs are met!

Examples of large carnivores that we treat are serval, caracal, otters and honey badgers. Our large carnivore enclosures need to be sturdy to ensure animal and human safety. If orphaned, species like otters and honey badgers require a long, slow rehabilitation process of stimulation and enrichment, i.e. deep pools and burrowing opportunities. Serval and caracal need secure enclosures with logs and tree trunks to encourage climbing. Soft releases take a long time, so our specialized knowledge is critical.

R3000 per month will help provide:

– Specialized round the clock veterinary care.

– Specialized dead prey items (fish, crabs, insects, rodents, chicks and game birds).

– Labor-intensive and specialized neonatal care

– A simulated natural habitat including a large, sturdy enclosure, and species specific environments such as flowing water, hiding spaces, and areas to dig in