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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

We are dedicated to remedying the pervasive
issues faced by wildlife casualties, and the
caring people who find them, through programs
that promote qualified response and care.

Our focus is rescue - the liberation of wildlife
from danger and the provision of immediate aid.

Wildlife emergency response is our forte - we
excel at hands-on rescue and mobilizing
specialists for small and large-scale operations.

We are proactive - keeping current on regulations
and policies, developing and promoting improved
standards for care of wildlife accident victims.

We are innovative - developing new and better methods of responding to, capturing, and caring for imperiled wild animals.

We share our knowledge and expertise with
citizens and colleagues, each year, through
presentations and training seminars. We also
offer consulting services.

CODE OF PRACTICE

Wildlife rescues will be performed in accordance
with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.

Every effort will be made to minimize pain,
stress, and suffering of an animal during
capture, handling, and transportation.

Advanced medical treatment will be administered under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.

Before taking possession of healthy young,
all options to keep the animals with their natural parents or wild foster parents will be considered.

ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE

WildRescue is a project of EarthWays Foundation in Malibu, California. Through this relationship,
we receive our 501(c)(3) charitable status.

WildRescue's founder, Rebecca Dmytryk, serves
as its Chief Executive Officer and oversees its
various programs with her husband Duane Titus.
At their side is a corps of dedicated volunteers
who can never be thanked enough.

CONTACT

Mobile: 831.840.3896 (non-emergency)

Pager: 831.429.2323

WildRescue
P. O. Box 65
Moss Landing CA 95039

Email: Rebecca Dmytryk

EarthWays Foundation

310.456.8300

20178 Rockport Way
Malibu CA 90265

HISTORY & BACKGROUND

While there are wildlife rehabilitation facilities dedicated to providing specialized care for their patients to return to the wild, very few provide 24-hour emergency assistance over the phone even fewer send experts into the field.

In the absence of someone who can locate an injured animal, correctly identify it, evaluate its condition accurately, provide first aid and transport as needed, countless lives are lost.

With her extensive background in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, WildRescue's founder and CEO, Rebecca Dmytryk, organized WildRescue in 2000 to focus on the problems associated with the rescue of critically injured native wildlife.

She and her husband are committed to improving how wildlife casualties, be it one or thousands, are responded to, setting standards of practice in wildlife emergency response to ensure animals receive that second chance they deserve.

There's no reason an injured or orphaned wild animal, or the person who found it, should go unattended, or be given inadequate attention.

There is no excuse for the senseless killing of viable wildlife, including healthy newborns, which is policy in many municipal animal shelters.

There is no justification for raising healthy wild babies in captivity when they stand a chance at being raised by wild parents.

OUR DIRECTORS

Rebecca Dmytryk

Daughter of famous film director Edward Dmytryk and actress Jean Porter, Rebecca moved to the hills above Malibu in 1974 where her fascination with wildlife and reverence for nature flourished.

Inspired by the work of Jane Goodall, and E. O. Wilson, she began her career in wildlife rescue in 1981, supporting herself through her mobile dog grooming business, and as a freelance voice artist.

In 1993, she became a member of International Bird Rescue’s response team. Then, in 1996 she founded The California Wildlife Center, turning an old ranger's home on State Park property into a full scale wildlife hospital.

Married in 2005, she and her husband, Duane Titus, moved from Malibu to the central coast of California where they reside along with two cats, two dog, one mustang, and Chicken Red.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Duane Titus

Duane grew up on the beach in Malibu. By age 12 he had rescued his first pelican entangled in fishing line and has since been a devoted admirer and protector of the sea and its wondrous creatures.

About that same time, Duane started tinkering with electrical wiring, radios, and electronics. Once just hobbies, those skills have supported him over the years.

Currently Duane runs his own business, Acorn Electric, specializing in emergency repairs, remote power solutions, and alternative energy designs. He is also a proficient amateur radio (HAM) operator.

Duane heads WildRescue's field response and is in charge of keeping the search and capture equipment ready to go on a moment's notice.

PROGRAMS AND GOALS


STATEMENT OF PURPOSE We are dedicated to remedying the pervasive issues faced by wildlife casualties, and the caring people who find them, through programs that promote qualified response and care. Our focus is rescue - the liberation of wildlife from danger and the provision of immediate aid. Wildlife emergency response is our forte - we excel at hands-on rescue and mobilizing specialists for small and large-scale operations. We are proactive - keeping current on regulations and policies, developing and promoting improved standards for care of wildlife accident victims. We are innovative - developing new and better methods of responding to, capturing, and caring for imperiled wild animals. We share our knowledge and expertise with citizens and colleagues, each year, through presentations and training seminars. We also offer consulting services. CODE OF PRACTICE Wildlife rescues will be performed in accordance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations. Every effort will be made to minimize pain, stress, and suffering of an animal during capture, handling, and transportation. Advanced medical treatment will be administered under the direction of a licensed veterinarian. Before taking possession of healthy young, all options to keep the animals with their natural parents or wild foster parents will be considered. ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE WildRescue is a project of EarthWays Foundation in Malibu, California. Through this relationship, we receive our 501(c)(3) charitable status. WildRescue's founder, Rebecca Dmytryk, serves as its Chief Executive Officer and oversees its various programs with her husband Duane Titus. At their side is a corps of dedicated volunteers who can never be thanked enough. CONTACT Mobile: 831.840.3896 (non-emergency) Pager: 831.429.2323 WildRescue P. O. Box 65 Moss Landing CA 95039 Email: Rebecca Dmytryk EarthWays Foundation 310.456.8300 20178 Rockport Way Malibu CA 90265 HISTORY & BACKGROUND While there are wildlife rehabilitation facilities dedicated to providing specialized care for their patients to return to the wild, very few provide 24-hour emergency assistance over the phone even fewer send experts into the field. In the absence of someone who can locate an injured animal, correctly identify it, evaluate its condition accurately, provide first aid and transport as needed, countless lives are lost. With her extensive background in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, WildRescue's founder and CEO, Rebecca Dmytryk, organized WildRescue in 2000 to focus on the problems associated with the rescue of critically injured native wildlife. She and her husband are committed to improving how wildlife casualties, be it one or thousands, are responded to, setting standards of practice in wildlife emergency response to ensure animals receive that second chance they deserve. There's no reason an injured or orphaned wild animal, or the person who found it, should go unattended, or be given inadequate attention. There is no excuse for the senseless killing of viable wildlife, including healthy newborns, which is policy in many municipal animal shelters. There is no justification for raising healthy wild babies in captivity when they stand a chance at being raised by wild parents. OUR DIRECTORS
	Rebecca Dmytryk Daughter of famous film director Edward Dmytryk and actress Jean Porter, Rebecca moved to the hills above Malibu in 1974 where her fascination with wildlife and reverence for nature flourished. Inspired by the work of Jane Goodall, and E. O. Wilson, she began her career in wildlife rescue in 1981, supporting herself through her mobile dog grooming business, and as a freelance voice artist. In 1993, she became a member of International Bird Rescue’s response team. Then, in 1996 she founded The California Wildlife Center, turning an old ranger's home on State Park property into a full scale wildlife hospital. Married in 2005, she and her husband, Duane Titus, moved from Malibu to the central coast of California where they reside along with two cats, two dog, one mustang, and Chicken Red. CURRICULUM VITAE
Duane Titus Duane grew up on the beach in Malibu. By age 12 he had rescued his first pelican entangled in fishing line and has since been a devoted admirer and protector of the sea and its wondrous creatures. About that same time, Duane started tinkering with electrical wiring, radios, and electronics. Once just hobbies, those skills have supported him over the years. Currently Duane runs his own business, Acorn Electric, specializing in emergency repairs, remote power solutions, and alternative energy designs. He is also a proficient amateur radio (HAM) operator. Duane heads WildRescue's field response and is in charge of keeping the search and capture equipment ready to go on a moment's notice.
PROGRAMS AND GOALS