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PAWS ANIMAL WILDLIFE SANCTUARY INC
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May 11, 2013
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I took some donations out to PAWS and was well impressed with what all they do with what they have. Mac runs an excellent facility on what must be 1-1/2 shoestrings and a whole bunch of prayer. I hope to become a regular volunteer to help with all she does for several communities around her.
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Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
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May 11, 2013
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We saw a red tailed hawk get hit by truck and it couldn't get back up. Mate was screaming from above so we made note of exact location with hopes of full recovery so she could be released. Her injuries were extensive and it was touch and go for awhile. It took several months for her to get better but we finally got the call that she was ready to be released. Thanks Mac for taking such great care of her. What a amazing day it was seeing he fly.
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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?
2013
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May 10, 2013
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Great organization that provides special care to any wildlife that needs rehab. I help transport injured and/or orphaned wildlife to PAWS. After a few months of care, the animal is returned to be free. It's an awesome organization that helps preserve our wildlife.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
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April 23, 2013
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I am so thankful for this sanctuary. So many animals are being saved that otherwise would be left to suffer and die alone. Mac is a wonderful person that spends her life saving God's little creatures. If I ever win the lottery most of the money would go to her as she has to survive on donations. She is my hero. The animals get wonderful care and when they are healed they get to go back to the wild.
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Definitely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
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October 5, 2012
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Wonderful to work with! I often do volunteer work with them and I have taken rescues to them as well! Great work helping to save upstate south Carolina's wildlife!!!
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
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September 29, 2012
1 person found this review helpful
Last summer, after finding a female hummingbird desperately trying to feed from one of my several feeders then falling under the feeder i found that she had a broken lower beak. Having been Facebook friends with PAWS I immediately called them then took the bird to Mac for help, While the bird did not survive the night I know that all effort was made to help her. I appreciated the caring and I appreciated being informed of the outcome. Thanks again PAWS!
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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
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September 29, 2012
1 person found this review helpful
I am an animal lover from Laurens SC. PAWS is known to me as the 'go to' for injured wildlife. They have a track record that backs up what they say.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization?
Likely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
A lot
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
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September 29, 2012
1 person found this review helpful
I met Mac when i took a cooper hawk to her for help and was amazed at at what one women can do for so many animals ! She dedicates not just alot but every bit of her time with the animals that need help ! Saying she is amazing is an understatement ! Thank you so much Mac !
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Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
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September 27, 2012
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I have worked with Paws for over a year as a volunteer wildlife rehaber. I have found the experience very stimulating and well worth my time. This organization takes wildlife rescue very seriously. I will continue to offer my time and services to this organization.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
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September 27, 2012
1 person found this review helpful
As a licensed wildlife rehabilitator in Virginia, I worked with an outstanding organization. When I moved to South Carolina, I contacted two wildlife organizations, neither of which I was willing to donate my time or money to as they just didn't seem to be well organized. After speaking with PAWS several months ago and attending two classes, it reminded me of the great organization I had worked with in Virginia, that I still stay in touch with. I decided to offer PAWS my property as a release site for native wildlife ready for return to nature. I have been releasing squirrels so far, but plan to release other species as release cages are built. It takes a special person to do wildlife rehabilitation and a special person to organize, motivate, and lead a non-profit at the same time. PAWS is that organization worth committing to.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
classes I have attended, contact with other volunteers, and reviews of ongoing discussions posted on the PAWS website.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
add a habitat education component to their program. Habitat destruction, fragmentation of the land, and invasive species are the most critical factors contributing to the decline of most native species. Many rehabilitated animals are released back into a habitat that may not be suitable for their survival. Although an important component for reducing the need for rehabilitation and for increasing survival afterwards, habitat needs are not taught in any organization I have dealt with.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
What one change could this group make that would improve your volunteer experience?
Having more volunteers live closer to my property. I live 1.5 hours from PAWS, which makes it difficult for both of us to work with each other. There are no known volunteers in my area so distance is an impediment.
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
After over 10 years of absence from working with wildlife, PAWS has provided an opportunity to renew that experience in a way that fits my current lifestyle and provides a rewarding way to meet new people and share my passion for nature. I hope to share my experience in habitat improvement practices with others and motivate them to improve the habitat in their own back yard.
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
It provides a way for me to release pent up energy and passion for nature. Unfortunately, few people today really care about the environment and its inhabitants and even fewer actually do anything to help it. Thus, I don't know many people with whom I can share this interest. PAWS provides an outlet for that interest.
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