Generous supporters donate to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital's baby shower in June
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NAPLES, Fla. - Floridant -- The Conservancy of Southwest Florida hosted a virtual baby shower throughout June and an in-person baby shower event on June 1. The nonprofit received donations totaling $1,600 and gift donations from Amazon and Chewy wish lists totaling around $4,000.

"Thanks to the public's generous support, the von Arx Wildlife Hospital can continue to care for the hospital's youngest, most delicate patients," said Joanna Fitzgerald, director of the von Arx Wildlife Hospital. "We also thank the multiple vendors who participated in the baby shower event."

In 2023, over half of the animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida for the entire year came in between April and August. Supported by caring individuals, the wildlife hospital team works tirelessly to care for and ease the suffering these precious baby wild animals endure.

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Vendors who participated in the event, included treats from Nothing Bundt Cakes, themed donuts, energy drinks, and lemonades from The Bean Cafe on the Go (https://www.facebook.com/thebeanonmarco/), and cookies from Publix at Marketplace at Pelican Bay (https://www.publix.com/locations/1337-marketplace-at-pelican-bay). Special donations were also received, including towels from the Hilton Naples (https://www.facebook.com/p/Hilton-Naples-100063...), boxes from Ray the Mover (https://www.raythemover.com/), and snuggies from the Sew and Sews (https://sewandsews.org/).

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The von Arx Wildlife Hospital is open every day, caring for and treating over 4,000 sick, injured, and orphaned animals every year. There is no charge to the public for animals that are admitted. The wildlife hospital receives no government funding and is supported almost entirely by donations.

To continue to support the von Arx Wildlife Hospital, visit conservancy.org (https://conservancy.org/our-work/wildlife-rehab...). Donations can also be made at the von Arx Wildlife Hospital from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Sunday.

About the Conservancy of Southwest Florida:

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is an environmental conservation nonprofit who has been advocating for Southwest Florida's environment for 60 years. This mission is accomplished using the synergy of four core departments: Science Research, Policy & Advocacy, Wildlife Rehabilitation, and Environmental Education. The von Arx Wildlife Hospital, part of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, provides medical care to the 4,200+ injured, sick and/or orphaned native animals admitted each year. The von Arx Wildlife Hospital is open 365 days a year from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Please call 239-262-2273 for any native wildlife assistance or visit Conservancy.org.