Fellow Mortals, Inc.
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April 22, 2012
Fellow Mortals is a GodSend they are always there to take care of our wildfife. Without Fellow Mortals there would be no where to bring injured sick animals. Thank You Fellow Mortals for caring so much.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
April 22, 2012
I have been involved with fellow mortals for over 12 years. There is no other rehab center that does as much for so many injured and orphaned wildlife as they do anywhere in the S.E. wisconsin N.E. Illinois area. I have volunteered, donated and been served many times. The amount of care and the hours required to give it is beyond most peoples comprehension. They are dedicated to the animals 24/7 and put in unbeleivable hours to save as many as possible. I truely beleive they are one of the best wildlife rehab centers in the country.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Rehab and education
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
How did you find this group?
Referral
What, if any, change in your life has this group encouraged?
Greater understanding of the amazing personalities and capabilities of wildlife.
April 22, 2012
I've had a couple of interactions with Fellow Mortals and both times I've been so relieved there was someone there to help me (and the animals). One time was when I was out on a run along the highway in the country, I came upon a baby chickadee with head trauma. I carefully carried it home and contacted Fellow Mortals, who eagerly accepted the poor fledgling. Another time was when I found some baby mice in my basement and the mother, for whatever reason, never returned to them. They were kind enough to take them in for me, as I would never have succeeded at caring for them myself. I even took another one in the next day as I missed it the day before. They never demanded specific monetary contributions. They only asked for what I could contribute for the animals' care. I still wish I could have given more.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
March 18, 2012
Fellow Mortals is truly an organization with a heart. It is a collective heart of kind and caring souls who take the time out of this busy world to care about the some of the most defenseless and vulnerable fellow mortals, our injured and orphaned wildlife. Most recently, I've brought a squirrel that had suffered traumatic head injury when hit by a car. I found him writhing on the centerline of the road in the rain near my home. I put him into my car wrapped him in a towel, and put him into a picnic basket I had with me. I heard him crying all the while as I was leaving a message for Fellow Mortals that I had found him and hoped to bring him in before it was too late. They called me back and said it was ok to bring him in right away. He continued to cry softly. When I got him there, they attended to him right away and I left with hope that he'd make it. I found out sometime later that he did make it and was able to be released into the wild. I've got tears in my eyes writing about this and I'm so glad I happened to drive by at that time to help him. I've also attended the Fall Migration fundraiser and met many others who share compassion and love for these our "Fellow Mortals". Several years ago I found a rock dove (homing pigeon) on the road. I called and brought him in because he had also been struck by a car. He was able to be rehabilitated and because he was a domesticated bird, he couldn't be just released into the wild to fend for himself so I was able to adopt him and 2 others and provide a home for them for several years. I've donated to the organization for each animal I've brought in and I can think of no other group for which I have the deepest respect. We are lucky people (and animals) on this earth to have them.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
February 26, 2012
1 person found this review helpful
Fellow Mortals has been a real Godsend for our area. They have helped many times when I've found abandoned or injured wildlife. It's distressing to find an animal that needs help and I'm so glad I had them to advise me and accept the birds and squirrels that needed help. With them, it's all about the animals. The center is a quiet area, cars must park a distance away to not disturb the wildlife they are rehabilitating. They work only from donations and they work 24/7, 365 days a year. They have wonderful postings on facebook and their site so we can see who has been admitted and how the healing is going. It is so gratifying to hear of an owl being released back to the wild. They have done so much, not just for the animals but to help educate the public on respect and caring for them in an emergency. I brought them a little thrush that fell from the nest and was not moving. Yvonne held it in her hands, and as it warmed up, it literally came to life before our eyes. I'll never forget that, and will always support this wonderful place so they may continue to educate us and help us help mother nature.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
February 25, 2011
When I lived in town 20 years ago, I brought a paralyzed squirrel in. He was dragging himself across the sidewalk by his front legs. Rather than let his suffering linger, it was such a relief to know that he was taken care of in a kind humane way. On a happier note, I have brought in injured birds, so very young . When Yvonne held one little thrush, it came to life in the warmth of her hands.! Some are just treated for shock and observed, but it's so good to know that animals get the care they need 24/7 with competence and kindness. Many of my friends have had similar experiences.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Helping injured wildlife
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Give them regular funding so they can continue their expansion of rehabilitation of sick and injured wildlife.
February 16, 2012
Brought wounded animal to Fellow Mortals. They were able to rehabilate the animal and return to the wilds. Kinda a neat concept. I have donated and will again.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
A lot
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
February 15, 2011
While walking around the back yard, I came across a very small, injured squirral. His little nose was all bloodied, and he was having great trouble in walking. He apparently had fallen out of a tree. We let him be, hoping mom or someone would come find him. Eventually, we looked in the phone book, googled for help, and finally called our vet. He recommended Fellow Mortals, and are we glad we called. Fellow Mortals gave us some guidelines over the phone, we retrieved the little guy, and took him to the office. The squirral was given immediate attention and care. I cannot say how appreciative my wife and I were for the care, and also the personnal courtesy afforded us. We were so impressed, that we became donors on the spot. Thank you Fellow Mortals!!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The care and attention given to the injured squirral.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
From what we say, no changes recommended.
March 1, 2011
I learned about Fellow Mortals two years ago when someone brought an injured killdeer to the public library where I worked. Since then, I have delivered several other animals in need of care to them. It is wonderful having this organization in our area where I know every animal can get the individual care and attention it needs to be returned to health. The seven baby opossoms, two rose-breasted grosbeaks, and Swainson's thrush I brought to them would all agree.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the lives of animals saved.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
help them find a way to enlist more volunteers for their cause so that even more lives could be saved.
February 28, 2011
I have never heard the word "no" from Fellow Mortals. I have delivered injured animals to their door step at a moments notice and without notice. The door is always ajar, just in case a late night creature needs the help of Fellow Mortals loving and educated care.
I once asked, if you were in a difficult situation and there were more birds to save than seems possible, what would you do? The answer was simply, "I would save them all."
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
more ways than I can count. They once took in a squirrel that was trapped in a garage for 5 months in the city. Starving and close to death I will never forget when Yvonne opened the dryer and took out a soft warm blue baby blanket and how this little cold and hungry squirrel grabbed it and wrapped himself up with his little nose and eyes closing. Forever I will remember the relief and yes, the guilt it took from me to have Fellow Mortals open their arms to this little guy.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
wish I had time to help them achieve their never ending work by providing new equipment and supplies when they run out. It takes so much time and money to care for so many orphans of the storm.
February 27, 2011
One sunny morning in Ju;y my wife looked out of our front window and saw three baby Mallards in the middle of the street. She was afraid they would be run over by a car so she called my daughter and me to help move the Mallards to our lawn. Meanwhile, our neighbor accross the street came over and indicated that there had been a nest in her window bay and that the mother had not been back in a few days. She also indicated that she had moved two of the babys down to a pond that sits in back of our house. My wife realized that the little Mallards would not survive in the pond so she brought one of the babys from our lawn with her down to the pond and searched frantically for the missing ducklings. Luckily, one of the missing Mallards responded to the chirping of the duckling my wife brought with her and we were able to rescue it. The other unfortunately was was never found after hours of searching.
For over a week we took care of the 4 little ducks and welcomed them into our family. We learned more about baby ducks in a few short days than we ever thought we would. We helped them with their first swimming lessons which was wonderful. However, we knew these terrific creatures needed far more than we could provide and we were lost as to how to proceed.
To make a long story short (if I ramble on it is because we feel these little Mallards were part of our family) Fellow Mortals stepped up to the plate and provided a home for these little ducks to grow up in and have a chance at a full life. Believe me when I say we would not have turned these baby ducks over to just anybody. Fellow Mortals is a full care loving facility that performs a service that few organizations provide. They have helped countless abandoned wildfife in southeast Wisconsin over the years and we are very fortunate to have them.
Thank you Fellow Mortals for being there when we needed you! I know my family's little adopted Mallard Ducks are now adults and enjoying their lives in the wild!
The McElligotts.....Trevor Wi.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Helping to rescue the abandoned Mallards
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
no changes required
February 27, 2011
One Spring afternoon while driving home from the post office, the van I was following hit a young doe, and kept right on driving away. I pulled over, got out of my car, and somehow managed to drag the injured, kicking deer off the road, away from oncoming traffic. Within minutes, a police officer arrived, realized what had happened, and offerred to shoot the poor animal. Being familiar with Fellow Mortals, there was no way I could let that happen. I phoned my veterinarian, explained what had happened, and asked him to come, prepared with appropriate tranquilizers. Upon his arrival, the vet examined the deer, saw its injured hind leg, and gave it a shot that would last long enough for me to drive the doe to Fellow Mortals. In the weeks that followed, the deer received incredible care, and although it eventually had to be put down, it was treated with the love and respect that all living creatures, both human and animal, deserve. Well done, Fellow Mortals.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Excellent care for the deer mentioned above
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
add many more volunteers
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