Karna Hughes
February 27, 2009 7:16 AM
More than a dozen volunteers turned out last week to build a fence for Animal Rescue Team Inc., a nonprofit that rehabilitates injured and orphaned animals.
The fencing, which was placed along part of the group’s new 11/2-acre property in Solvang, will help keep out trespassers and keep resident critters in.
Volunteers also worked on enclosures for birds of prey, coyotes, foxes, bobcats and small animals.
The same day, locals Carol Dailey and Jared Guthrie donated a trailer, which the group will use for large mammal rescues and disaster evacuations.
ART’s co-founder and president, Dr. Michael Behrman, plans to donate his Acura MDX SUV, which has a tow hitch, to pull the trailer, making it a one-of-a-kind “animal ambulance,” according to Julia Di Sieno, Animal Rescue Team’s executive director.
Springtime marks the birthing season for wild animals, and ART expects to rescue between 200 and 300 orphans, said Ms. Di Sieno.
The group will host a volunteer training on feeding and raising orphaned wildlife from 1 to 4 p.m. March 21 at its facility on 2848 Covered Wagon Road.
The group is currently looking for an electrical contractor to donate services to wire its animal nursery, hospital and board member room.
To volunteer your services, e-mail info@animalrescueteam.net.
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