Wild Volunteer: Andrea Walters

Andrea Walters is an 11th Grade teacher at Glynn Academy in Brunswick who has, as she said herself, "...always had an interest in animal rehabilitation." She was unaware of Heth Haven's operation until a recent visit to Island Animal Hospital with her pet cat.

While she was waiting someone brought a couple of baby raccoons into the office in a cardboard box and left them with the woman at the front desk. Concerned, Walters inquired as to what would happen to them. The woman at Island Animal Hospital told Walters about Heth Haven Wildlife Rehabilitation and, as she recognized Walter's interest in rehabbing and concern for the animals, suggested she call Mark Heth and offer to volunteer.

Less than a week later Walters is standing in a wood and chicken wire enclosure, introducing herself to the fourteen raccoons that currently call it home, and learning from Heth Haven's only steady volunteer, Cyndi Bradley, what it takes to work with these animals.

Walters and the coons seemed to hit it off well and she plans to return early this week to begin helping Bradley with the many responsibilities of caring for these wild animals. To start, they will need fresh food, clean water and clean cages. Walters is excited to learn how she can continue to help at Heth Haven during her summer break from teaching.

There is always something to be done at Heth Haven and we are currently very short-handed. If you have an interest in working with these animals please contact Cyndi Bradley at (912) 506-7477.