Ontario's largest raccoon-specific rescue sanctuary plans to close its doors on Sept. 30 due to a lack of funding.
Mally’s Third Chance Raccoon Rescue is licensed to operate by province but relies on donations to runA staff member from Mally's Third Chance Raccoon Rescue and Rehabilitation Sanctuary cares for a four-week old baby raccoon that was orphaned.
CBC Toronto is not using Derek's last name to protect the exact location of the facility, which he says has seen a number of individuals abandon animals there without warning or people arriving at the facility unannounced. The organization announced last week it plans to close its doors on Sept. 30 due to a lack of funding.
"They are here. They deserve to be here. And they're very much part of our ecosystem," said Derek, who acknowledges the animals sometimes get a bad reputation. Derek says between vet bills, food, equipment, hydro and other expenses the monthly costs are around $20,000. In reality, he says the organization receives closer to $3,200 a month in donations.
Sandy Donald is with Ontario Wildlife Rescue. It works with about 50 wildlife rescue centres across the province.
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