Present: Liz Ciocea, Jane Giffin, Shirley Highfill, Gini Green, Iain Lawrence, Terry Hurst, Vicki McDonald, Janet Miklas, Nicki Westarp
- Regina Lorek (247-7842) gave a talk on using homeopathy when rescuing animals. She discussed the use of arnica for bruising and aconite for shock. The mixture should be one dropperful in a spray bottle of water. It needs to be sprayed on a mucous membrane but never in the eyes. Arnica should be used as often as possible. A good reference is “Alternative Treatment for Wildlife” by Jeff Letterman.
- Minutes of the August 21, 2013 meeting approved.
- Case studies:
The otter(s) reported on last meeting has died and there may have been only one.
A baby saw-whet owl with a cut on its leg and a slightly injured eye was taken to Island Vet and then Errington where it suddenly died.
Two fawns were hit by cars
Another fawn died.
- Committee Reports:
GROWLS section at the library – Motion: Move to give Joanna the OK to go ahead with the project - passed.
- Fall Fair:
Need help on Saturday for setup of 3 tables - one for Betty Hagen with cards, one for the eagle display and one for the puppets.
On Sunday set up at 9. At 12:30 Penny Sidor and the Salmon Wave Dancers will perform.
- GROWLS Rescue and Introduction to Wildlife Course scheduled for October 11 and 12 with 12 people registered.
- ‘Black Fish’ movie
This is about Tilicum the whale. Do we want to try and have a showing here?
- Other discussion
Can we get a different catchpole and develop a raccoon kit?
Meeting adjourned 2;30. Next meeting Wednesday Ocotber 16.