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<div>A long time ago (1991, to be exact), in a California county not so far away (Placer)...Gold Country Wildlife Rescue began a mission to care for the orphaned and injured wildlife of our region.
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<div>For years, our founder, Sallysue Stein, led the charge, providing round-the-clock care for fawns until 2000. With Sallysue moving out of the country, GCWR continued that care through 2010, when a local specialty group took over that role. But, in a sudden "plot twist" in 2023, that group closed its doors unexpectedly! Since then, the responsibility for long-term care has shifted to our partners at Sierra Wildlife Rescue (SWR), placing an enormous burden on them.
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<div><strong><em>But now, the "Rebellion" against the status quo begins. It’s time for the Return of the Fawns.</em></strong>
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<div>Starting this year, 2026, GCWR is returning to its roots. We are no longer just an intake and stabilization station for fawns; we will be keeping Placer and Nevada County fawns for long-term care, raising them from their first bottle to their final release.
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<div><strong>The Mission: Our $82,500 Goal</strong>
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<div>We have the space and the expertise, but we need to build the infrastructure. To care for the 80+ fawns we expect this year, we must raise $82,500 for specialized rehabilitation enclosures and care.
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<div>Your support will fund:
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<li>Professional Site Prep: Essential dirtwork to prepare our 15-acre build site.
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<li>Solar “Shields": Solar-powered predator-proofing and high-security fencing to keep fawns safe.
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<li>Stealth Mode: Visual barriers and “blind” feeding stations so fawns stay wild and don’t imprint on humans.
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<li>Life Support: Specialized formula, medications, and kitchen supplies for multiple daily milk feedings.
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<div><strong>⚡ Use the Force: A $40,000 Matching Gift!</strong>
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<div>We have an incredible "New Hope" for this campaign. An amazing anonymous donor has offered a $40,000 matching gift! The first $40,000 given will be doubled! Your $50 gift becomes $100; your $500 gift becomes $1,000. (Please note, matching amounts will be updated every 24 hours.)
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<div><strong>What if we exceed our goal? </strong>
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<div>If your generosity takes us beyond $80,000, those funds will support the thousands of other patients we will care for this year - from bears and foxes to hawks and hummingbirds - ensuring every animal receives the highest standard of care we can offer.
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<div><strong>Gold Country Wildlife Rescue</strong>
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<div><em>Rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured and orphaned wildlife while advancing public awareness and understanding of the critical role of wildlife within the ecosystems we share.</em>
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<div>Every contribution, big or small, makes a real impact. Even just a few dollars can help move this mission forward and reach those who need it most.
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<div>If you can’t donate right now, sharing this fundraiser is also incredibly helpful. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. It means the world to me.
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