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Featured Critters 
Daisy, Petunia, Violet and Sweet Pea These girls are about six months old. One has a home, but the other three are still waiting. (Only two are pictured here, but they all have similar markings.) They are very gentle and friendly, although they are still a little shy around people. Their foster mom believes, if they are separated so they're not in a pack all the time, they will warm up. To see other critters in need of homes, click the "Adoptable Critters" button above. Click here for website maintenance issues.
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Educational Programs
Upcoming Programs Please check back for upcoming educational programs. We will be adding more soon! IWREN Meeting On March 3rd, Michelle will be speaking at the Indiana Wildlife Rehabilitators and Educators Network (IWREN) meeting. She will give a presentation on wildlife rehabilitation. Past Programs Blatchley Nature Club Program In November of 2010, Michelle presented an environmental program to the Blatchley Nature Club. The program focused on native wildlife and the challenges they face today. It also covered what to do if injured or orphaned wildlife is found and how to locate a rehabber. The Blatchley Nature Club is a club for nature enthusiasts that was founded in 1922. It is based out of Noblesville, Indiana. Michelle's Helper
These are some of the pictures of a training presentation Michelle did for firemen and EMTs who are part of an Emergency Tactical Rescue/Survival Team. She was teaching them how to handle some of the animals they may encounter while in the field. As you can see, this was "hands-on" training! |
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Michelle and Amy (our President and Vice President) present educational programs on behalf of A Critter's Chance
throughout the city to public and private organizations. Michelle has obtained the necessary permits to do these programs and to keep the non-releasable wildlife used in the programs.
Amy works under her permit, so that is why one of the two must do the program. The programs focus on information about the animals, ways to help wildlife, and the proper way to care for exotic animals.
If you are interested in having us do a program for your organization, please contact Michelle by using the information on our contact page. To view additional pictures from Michelle's programs, please 
This snapping turtle helps Michelle with her education programs. The poor guy was taken from his home by a family when he was just the size of a quarter. They had him for five years but decided they could no longer keep him. Michelle has worked very hard to be able to return him to the wild, but all he wants is to be petted! This is actually very sad because he is meant to live in nature, not to be a pet. It's not fair to him to be in captivity. While Michelle loves him dearly, she is still attempting to ready him for release. In the meantime, he is happy to be of assistance in educating people about snapping turtles.
Twice a year for the last eight years, Michelle and Amy have gone to Southeastway Park to educate children about the environment. An average of over 300 children attend! This program has been very successful in helping children learn how to care for and respect their environment.
These pictures are from a program Michelle, Amy, and fellow rehabber Linda presented at a Master Gardener's Club event in Rushville. If you look closely at Michelle's shirt, you'll see a critter!
Training the Professsionals