“We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.”
You can make a difference.
Donate
PSSWF is a 501(c)3 Not For Profit, all donations are tax deductible.
You may mail a check to PSSWF, 5945 County Road 346, Silt, CO 81652 or donate via PayPal using the button below (you do not have to have a PayPal account to use this method).
Contribute
Annual contributions of $100 or more entitle you to receive our quarterly newsletter. Contributions of $300 or more entitle the donor and their family to a private tour of the facility.
Contributors of over $500 will also receive a free Pauline S. Schneegas Wildlife Foundation calendar as a thank you.
Other ways to help
chewy Wishlist
Donate items from our Wishlist, Chewy will automatically ship them to us! You can find our Chewy wishlist here. Our wishlist is full of commonly used and much needed items for both our resident rescues and animals in rehab.
Amazon Wishlist
Purchase items from the wishlist and they will be shipped directly to us! You can reach the list here.
Colorado Gives
Donate via Colorado Gives. Colorado Gives day is in December, but you can donate via their website year-round, schedule donations, and set up repeat donations.
city market/king Soopers card
By linking your City Market or King Soopers rewards card, we get donations based on how much you shop. This does not affect your fuel points rewards! Simply choose Pauline S. Schneegas Wildlife Foundation (number EP120) for City Market here or King Soopers here.
For other needs, see below
Needs:
Thanks to the generosity of the public and business donors, PSSWF has been able to offer its services as a non-profit since 1991. However, as increasing human populations lead to ever more wildlife conflicts, the Foundation must continue to grow. PSSWF operates solely on donations, and maintains only one paid staff person (this position is currently filled).
The PSSWF annual budget and expenditures vary depending on the number of animals cared for, but certain operational costs are continuous. Private wildlife rehabilitation centers in Colorado are not funded through state or federal government, so donations and grants are essential.
Release locations
If you own property that you think might be suitable for release of our rehabilitated animals, please fill out our form here.
Operational costs:
Food and veterinary supplies are our biggest and most important expense.
Wish list:
cash donations for food and supplies
dog and cat food (both dry and canned), and produce (apples, berries, and other fruit) for carnivores and omnivores
meats – deer, elk, beef, chicken, and fish for carnivores and raptors
alfalfa hay and goat grains for deer and elk
rodent and bird diets
Utilities, Insurance, and Maintenance:
The Foundation must heat and power multiple buildings to keep the animals safe and healthy. A constantly increasing cost is insurance coverage for PSSWF. Additionally, if our volunteers are unable to handle a task internally, such as building/fixing pens or resolving building/utilities issues, contract labor must be hired to get the job done.
Wish list:
cash donations towards utility, maintenance, or insurance costs
donations of materials, such as gravel, concrete, lumber, and construction supplies
volunteers skilled in concrete, carpentry, plumbing, or electrical
Volunteers/Staff:
PSSWF operates as a team of volunteers, but maintains one paid staff person to assist with animal care, help manage special projects, and increase fundraising efforts. The Foundation cannot function without good volunteers! There are many ways to help. Please see our volunteer tab for more information!