Last Chance Forever is a great NonProfit group.Have you ever got to see a Bald Eagle up close or a Falcon or a RedTail Hawk.It is incredable about this group .They will take in Birds of Prey that have been injured either by being Shot.Hit by car. or Electrocuted by power lines. or poisioned . They will take them in and get them stabilized and if need be have surgery . Last Chance Forever has the best Veterinarian Dr Melissa Hill and Master Falconer Mr. John Karger. These two put their time in around the clock to help save Birds of Prey. The Volunteers are one of the best I have ever got to know . Keep up the good work ! If you ever get to meet this group and see what they do you will understand about Last Chance Forever. The Bird Of Prey Rehabilitation Organization . Thanks again Julie
Last chance forever has been such an inspiration in my life. I volunteered with them for the last 34 years in Minnesota. The demonstrations they provide to the public are educational and awe-inspiring. This can be attested to by the hundreds of people who return year after year at the Mn Renaissance Festival and now the Mn State Fair. Families tell us every year that it’s their favorite place to come and see and learn about birds of prey. The staff is extremely committed to the care and conservation of these magnificent birds, returning 250-300 birds back to the wild yearly. I’m proud to know and volunteer with this caring organization.
I have volunteered for this organization for 20+ years. They are professional, dedicated to achieving their goals and are a benefit to humanity.
I have witnessed birds of prey being rehabilitated and rereleased to the world to continue their journeys and be a useful member of the planet.
I have worked with Last Chance Forever as a volunteer since the mid-1980s. In that time, I have seen tremendous attitude and knowledge shifts about birds of prey by audience members who have grown up with our programs in their schools and libraries, as well as in larger public venues. For over 15 years I have been going into the main rehabilitation center to help feed and heal raptors week in and week out. Their President and chief veterinarian, Dr. Hill, has done amazing surgeries to restore flight and functionality. From giving orphaned youngsters a second chance with minimal human contact to avoid imprinting, to getting injured eagles, oil-soaked owls, and endangered species back into the wild, the attention to detail in all aspects of rehabilitation work, including housing, diet, veterinary care, physical therapy, and readiness testing is amazing. This is an organization that has earned its sterling reputation with over 40 years of deep knowledge and benefit to wildlife.
I first began volunteering with LCF in 1987 when they came to MN to do educational demonstrations. This became an annual occurrence for me. The rest of the year I volunteered in various capacities in various charities. I sat on the Board of Directors of a handful of organizations as well. In all that time, LCF stood out as having the highest integrity of its work and its fiscal managment.
In 2006, I moved to San Antonio and used the opportunity to become more active with LCF. I now give about 500 hours per year doing everything from cleaning bird chambers to assisting with physical therapy exercises, conducting educational demonstrations and creating and maintaining the internet presence.
Besides LCF's extraordinary ability to make the most out its available resources it has done well maintaining a message of environmental conservation which is multidimensional and based in biology instead of emotional manipulation.
I have seen hearts and minds opened by LCF's demonstrations and I have experienced the joy and wonder of an eagle's first true flight post-injury.
There is no charity I recommend more highly than Last Chance Forever