{"title":"Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eLong awaited, Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation is available from NWRA and IWRC. We are very excited to share this text with you as a traditional paper book, an eBook, and, especially for members, as a complimentary online resource (requires current membership in IWRC or NWRA and an internet connection).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"standards","title":"Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandards for Wildlife Rehabilitation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e e-book—\u003cstrong\u003efully reflowable\u003c\/strong\u003e text and graphics with the ability to adjust text size and format.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEBOOKS—READ BEFORE PURCHASING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce downloaded, ebooks \u003cstrong\u003ecannot be refunded or returned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nwrawildlife.org\/resource\/resmgr\/shopify\/Return_Policy.pdf\" title=\"NWRA Online Store Return Policy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEpub files can be opened on your preferred device with the following applications \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/solutions\/ebook\/digital-editions\/download.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAdobe Digital Editions\u003c\/a\u003e (free), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/apple-books\/\"\u003eiBook\u003c\/a\u003e (free), Kobo, NOOK, Sony Reader Touch\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe strongly recommend Adobe Digital Editions if you use a PC; not compatible with Microsoft Edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGoogle Chrome is the preferred browser for purchasing Ebooks on Shopify. Once you complete your order, you will be sent to a landing page that will display a message that the file is loading. Wait until a button appears that says “Your download is ready.” Then you will be able to download the .epub file. You will also receive an email with the download link.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/7365\/0484\/files\/Ebook_hot_mess.png?v=1768681779\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDescription of \u003cem\u003eStandards for Wildlife Rehabilitation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandards for Wildlife Rehabilitation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (made possible through funding from Partners for Wildlife) is a 2021 publication, based on previous editions of Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation, but with so much more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book emphasizes that all stages of rehabilitation are undertaken for the welfare of the animal—both while in captivity and after release. Throughout the chapters, call-out boxes highlight how the standards benefit the welfare of the rehabilitating animal, and\/or will contribute to the animal’s welfare following release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a cooperative effort of the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (NWRA) and International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (IWRC) that represents the current knowledge, expertise, and techniques in our field. The information pertains to all who rehabilitate wildlife, regardless of numbers and species of wildlife cared for, budget size, number of paid or volunteer staff, or size and location of activity. Regulatory and species information is specific to the United States and Canada, welfare implications are applicable globally. The intent is not to exclude, but to include and encourage rehabilitators as they strive to improve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStandards for Wildlife Rehabilitation\u003c\/em\u003e is intended to improve the well-being of wildlife while in rehabilitative care by providing: a) professional standards and guidelines for appropriate captive care and housing (husbandry); b) recommendations and information regarding wildlife health and welfare; c) guidelines for evaluating wildlife for release, placement, or euthanasia; and d) mechanisms for self-evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book itself is divided into three main sections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e▪ Section 1 addresses legalities in the United States and Canada, ethics, welfare, record keeping, patient evaluation, biosecurity, and other general aspects of rehabilitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e▪ Section 2 addresses general housing considerations and needs for captive, rehabilitating wildlife with chapters on birds, mammals, and herptiles (focusing on species present in the United States and Canada).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e▪ Section 3 addresses the final stage of rehabilitation: release conditioning, evaluation, and the final disposition of the animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the conclusion of each chapter are lists of both “Minimum Standards” and “Recommended Practices” for that topic, meant to summarize the points of the chapter and provide further guidance for improving the well-being of wildlife while in rehabilitative care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther new features or content include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e▪ Expanded species information, with emphasis on housing needs and enrichment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e▪ Expanded chapter on biosecurity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e▪ New chapters on disaster preparedness, capture and transport, release preparation, the role of veterinary medicine in rehabilitation, and placement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e▪ Expanded sections on disposition, including release preparation, renesting\/reuniting criteria and standards, release criteria, surrogacy options, euthanasia criteria, and placement criteria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e▪ Expanded Appendices with useful forms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e▪ Housing tables separated into English standard units and metric\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e▪ Photos and colored diagrams help to illustrate concepts and provide examples\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e▪ A complete Index for easy information access\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStandards for Wildlife Rehabilitation\u003c\/em\u003e is available as an on-line, electronic version (must have internet access and be an active member of NWRA or IWRC to access it). 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