https://www.whatcomhumane.org/wildlife/

Whatcom Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Services Department

Wildlife Care Intern

May - July 2019 • Everson, WA

What I liked

The experience was super fun and the people are great! The staff are so nice and patient.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have done it longer!

Advice

Do it!
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Wildlife rehabilitation intern

May - August 2019 • Bellingham, WA

What I liked

The hands-on experience, the hard-working staff, and the large variety of animals

What I wish was different

Larger, updated facility to accommodate the large quantities of animals

Advice

Be willing to do the dirty work. It's not sitting around, playing with animals all day. You have to wash dishes, clean up after the animals, do laundry, and so much more. It's not always exciting, but you have to keep in mind that everything you do, whether big or small, is helping this animal one day return to the wild. That is what makes the dirty work worth it.
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Wildlife Rehabilitation intern

June - August 2018 • Everson, WA

What I liked

I loved the experience I gained. I enjoyed working hands on with animals on a daily basis.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have been closer to family and friends.

Advice

You will grow and learn, but don’t expect a life of luxury (or anything close to it).
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