From Owl Rescue Centre

A couple of photos of our 20 000 wildlife rescues that we’ve done over the last fifteen years. Initially we were just doing it for fun, but looking back now, 20 000 is a big number and one we’re pretty proud of. We can’t tell you how many thousands of nights we’ve spent on the road traveling to rescues across the country, never mind the days. Hopefully we have made a positive difference to the conservation status of a few of these guys.

Agreeably, many of them are common species and don’t attract the attention of corporates or individuals that would wish to sponsor a wildlife organisation, but we are of the belief that every living creature should be afforded the opportunity to live a full and enjoyable life.

That’s something we’ve had limited success with, attracting sponsors that is, and something we’re going to need to mention more often. The last few photos is of us going to potential fundraiser meetings dressed as pirates, air hostesses and rock stars. And that’s because we still just do this for fun!

Edit: Just updated all the pics with any info I could find.

It’s really amazing so the animals this couple had helped. I’ve been enjoying their content since I found them. They work very hard, cover a ton of territory, and have a great sense of humor.

They must be at this 24/7, so they must be absolutely living (should have said loving, but they do both appear to be very much alive and well) and dedicated people.

      • anon6789@lemmy.worldOP
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        2 months ago

        I’m too old and/or American to know who he is, but now you’ve had me sitting here for over 5 minutes looking back and forth at pictures to see if I could rule it out, but there are enough similarities that you could make me believe it is. 😵‍💫

        • Blooper@lemmynsfw.com
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          2 months ago

          I just scrolled through your post and comment history - you spend a lot of time on here. I mean damn, you might be responsible for most of the content on superbowl.

          In any case, the woman shown in your pictures is one of the most beautiful women I’ve ever seen and apparently she also rescues owls and works with animals. She’s amazing. Tell her that for me.

          • anon6789@lemmy.worldOP
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            2 months ago

            I do a lot of the posting, but you guys share your comments, and that’s just as important. I just like to read and research and teach.

            Danelle does seem to have been quite a catch! Her and Brendan know to have quite a magical life. I think they may even live in a treehouse, judging from one clip I found. Here she is talking a little and releasing an Eagle Owl.

            I’m glad you are enjoying all the “exotic wildlife” here. If I were Brendan, I’d definitely be sending her to do the press and soliciting the donations… She makes a great face for the organization! Then again, all rehabbers and vets are beautiful to me! 🥰

            Here’s a little blurb from their site about them:

            Realising that there was a rapid decline in owl numbers and that owls had become one of the most common wildlife casualties brought into veterinary practices, Brendan Murray and his wife, Danelle, decided fifteen years ago, to focus all their efforts on conserving them. The organisation they founded, Owl Rescue Centre, is based at Hartbeesp0ort in the North West Province, and now takes in approximately two- thousand owls every year through their rescue efforts. The owls are rehabilitated and when they can survive on their own in the wild, are released in the sanctuary- a farm which is located within a 12,000-hectare conservancy.

            Owl Rescue Centre is a registered Non-profit company and permitted rehabilitation facility concerned with the well-being of all owl species and wildlife in Southern Africa.

            Owl Rescue Centre is dedicated to protect owls, rescue owls that are in danger and rehabilitate and care for owls that have been injured, are sick, poisoned or orphaned and then release them back into their natural environment using specifically researched release methods. We are also involved in several conservation projects to decrease the high mortality rate of owl species.