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Savannah Trantham. Photo by Stephanie A. Smith<\/p><\/div>\n

Appalachian Wildlife Refuge Celebrates 10th Anniversary<\/h3>\n

By Paula Musto<\/p>\n

Wildlife rehabilitator Savannah Trantham remembers the snapping turtle that was brought to her years ago. It was terribly disfigured, its shell battered and broken. Upon examining the injured animal, she noted it was a pregnant female. The turtle could not be saved, but Trantham insisted on harvesting its eggs despite warnings it was unlikely they would hatch. Her perseverance paid off. All but four of the 52 salvaged eggs hatched and dozens of babies were soon released into the wild.<\/p>\n

\u201cI will never forget this experience\u2014it was heartbreaking to lose the mother, but we saved her offspring,\u201d says Trantham, who went on to co-found Appalachian Wildlife Refuge (AWR), the Candler-based nonprofit that cares for injured and orphaned wildlife. \u201cSaving one animal does not change the world,\u201d she says, explaining the AWR mission, \u201cbut for that animal the world has changed.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Savannah Trantham. Photo by Stephanie A. Smith<\/p><\/div>\n

Saving one animal at a time is the guiding principle for the organization celebrating its 10th anniversary next month. The record is impressive. AWR\u2019s rehabilitation facility serves some 2,000 animals annually, the majority of which are hurt or orphaned due to human activity. The slow-moving mother turtle, for example, was most likely badly injured when hit by a car or, worse, due to mistreatment.<\/p>\n

Trantham oversees an eight-member staff along with more than 100 volunteers who are proud of their success rate in releasing rehabilitated animals back into the wild or transferring those requiring long-term care to a wildlife sanctuary. \u201cWe cannot save every animal,\u201d she says, \u201cbut more than 80 percent of the time we have a successful outcome.\u201d<\/p>\n

AWR was founded in 2014 to serve the urgent need of caring for injured and orphaned animals in Western North Carolina. Since then, the mission has evolved to include not only rehabilitation but also public education and outreach. In North Carolina, individuals must obtain a state wildlife rehabilitation permit from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, and there are various levels of licensing. To become a certified wildlife rehabilitator requires more advanced training and expertise. As AWR\u2019s executive director and one of only a handful of certified wildlife rehabilitators in the state, Trantham is recognized nationally\u2014and even internationally\u2014for her work in the field.<\/p>\n

A case in point is an incident earlier this year involving black bear cubs (snatched from a tree by selfie-taking humans) that generated outraged responses from around the world. One of the injured cubs, now in AWR\u2019s care, is recovering and is expected to be released back into the wild this fall. Trantham says that, while horrendous, the widely publicized incident provided a valuable teaching opportunity to educate people on appropriate behavior when encountering a wild animal. Invading their space is not appropriate.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to encourage people to look at wildlife differently,\u201d Trantham says. \u201cThe work we do is not going to save a species, but we want to help people to appreciate and respect the many diverse species that share our planet.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Savannah Trantham. Photo by Stephanie A. Smith<\/p><\/div>\n

These creatures include those that are not necessarily poster children for cuteness. Trantham acknowledges that while she likes snakes, she doesn\u2019t expect the same from everyone. Yet, we should respect these reptiles that control rodent populations. Bats are also unpopular, but serve humans by eating mosquitos and other pesky insects. Opossums consume thousands of ticks during summer months. Vultures play an important role as nature\u2019s clean-up crew on our roadways. And even squirrels, who annoy us by feasting on backyard bird feeders, are seed dispensers who perform an important task in regenerating oak tree forests.<\/p>\n

To better acquaint people, especially youth, with diverse species, AWR takes \u201cambassadors\u201d on the road. Ambassadors are rehabbed animals no longer able to survive in the wild that now serve educational purposes. You can interact with these critters at community events including AWR\u2019s 10th anniversary celebration on September 26 at The Mule at Devil\u2019s Foot Beverage Company in Asheville.<\/p>\n

Michele Hathcock, director of Student Life Development at Asheville-Buncombe Technical College and chair of AWR\u2019s 12-member board of directors, foresees the organization expanding its public outreach efforts in the future to include a new public facility to showcase wildlife conservation as well as expanded medical facilities.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re focusing on building capacity not only to serve more wild ones,\u201d Hathcock says, \u201cbut also to help reconnect individuals to nature and these amazing creatures. It seems like people, especially those living in urban areas, are more disconnected from nature than ever. We need more educational programs to teach our community how to live harmoniously with the animals that share our WNC home.\u201d<\/p>\n

Long-term plans call for more animal facilities\u2014an aviary for birds is on the list along with new enclosures for waterfowl. As do most nonprofits, however, the AWR relies on donations. Animal care is expensive (feeding and caring for orphaned bear cubs costs several thousand dollars a month). Donations, either cash or in-kind gifts, are greatly appreciated\u2014as is donated time. Volunteer opportunities entail a wide range of activities including animal care and transit, answering hotline calls and public outreach.<\/p>\n

\u201cAppalachian Wild would not exist without involvement and support from the community,\u201d says Trantham. \u201cWe greatly appreciate the generosity of our supporters.\u201d<\/p>\n

Paula Musto is a writer and volunteer for Appalachian Wildlife Refuge. If you find an injured or orphaned animal, call the hotline at 828.633.6364. Visit AppalachianWild.org<\/a> to learn more about the 10th anniversary celebration on Thursday, September 26, or to purchase event tickets. For more information about licensing in North Carolina, visit
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