Message from the President of Majestic Waterfowl
Sanctuary
 2007 Message from the President
Looking back, it is hard to believe
how far we’ve come in such a short period of time. Since
our inception in the fall of 2004 we have welcomed
nearly 100 birds into our sanctuary. In addition to the
waterfowl we’ve directly assisted here, we have helped
many more that were outside of our reach by providing
guidance and direction to their rescuers. We’d like to
thank each and every one of you who have rolled up your
sleeves, put on your muck boots and learned how to catch
a duck (or goose!) abandoned in your own area. It’s not
always easy, but as you now know, it is very rewarding
to save a life.
In the past year we have fielded
nearly a thousand questions ranging from basic care to
serious medical emergencies. We have distributed a
monthly informational newsletter to flock owners around
the world. We pride ourselves on teaching proper care of
domestic waterfowl, proving an invaluable resource to
pet owners.
We have added a new pen to our
grounds and have laid out plans for two more. We have
successfully transformed these predator proof pens into
cozy habitats. Small trees now provide shade in every
pen. Aquatic plants and fish add an element of nature
and serenity. Those few pens without running water are
cooled by a camouflaged misting system that runs on a
steady timer. Electricity has been installed, reaching
out to every pen, enabling us to remove unsightly
extension cords from our pens while keeping pumps
running in summer and drinking
water warm during winter.
We have
secured grants and matched donations from companies like Aetna, UTC, Pfizer
and Verizon, and we would like to thank those of you
at these companies who have donated and helped us participate in
these programs. We have received our first grant thanks to the
thoughtfulness of Dr. Poster--THANK YOU! We also have a new
volunteer onboard who is helping us apply for grants to obtain a
small excavator, which will greatly increase our expansion
efforts.
We'd like to extend a very special thank you to Dr. Melgey & his
staff at All Friends Animal Hospital in Norwich CT for their
continued generosity and support. They have helped us make a
difference in the lives of so many ducks and geese.
This year we also received a kayak donation,
which has already enabled us to rescue abandoned waterfowl and
bring them safely into our sanctuary.
The year ahead is a promising one,
for us and for the waterfowl who need us, and we have
all of you to thank for that. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Kim Link
President, Majestic Waterfowl Sanctuary, Inc.
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