Wildlife at NTR Canoe Livery

Talk to the animals, but please don' touch or hurt them.
NTR Canoe Livery is a refuge for injured or orphaned wildlife.
It's not uncommon to have a deer or squirrel running in and
out of the office as you're getting ready to go on your trip.

When we started taking care of wildlife in 1980,
we had two or three critters a year. We now care for
hundreds of animals each year. Our business financially
supports our wildlife rehabilitation efforts since we receive
no funding from any of the State or Local Agencies.
We are, however, licensed by the State of Ohio and are
therefore legally permitted to care for the animals.

With the large quantity of critters we care for, we need help!
Individuals or groups interested in either lending a hand,
donating items (baby blankets, heating pads, Pet Taxi's, etc.)
or making financial contributions are encouraged to
call Ann at 330-484-4295.

More About Our Critters

The river creates a perfect atmosphere for abundant wildlife.
There are over 30 nests at an active Great Blue Heron rookery
on the river. Signs of beaver are along the banks and beaver
are spotted at dusk. We recently had a beaver make
himself at home and spend the summer in our pond.
He was quite an attraction for our campers and didn't
seem to be bothered by curious spectators!

We run a series of interpretive programs on history,
wildlife and nature with The Wilderness Center in Wilmot, Ohio.
These programs start in May and run through October.
We offer full moon trips, early morning bird watching trips
and sunset beaver floats (No Similarity To Root-Beer Floats!)
with storytelling afterwards.

Why is There an Alligator in my Hot Tub?

		This book is a cross between: Chicken Soup and James Harriet. "This book is a long time coming. It gives an in-depth look of the Soul and Spirit of Wildlife Rehabilitators worldwide." says Walter Crawford, Director of the World Bird Sanctuary in St. Louis, Missouri. Growing up as the child of a rehabber, you get used to a lot of strange situations, like sharing the bathroom with ducks, fawns, skunks and whatever. The bathroom was my mother's intensive care and isolation room.  You were never quite sure of what to eat or drink in our fridge. Was it animal formula or milk, chocolate pudding or puppy gruel? I hope this book will shed some light on the weird, wonderful world of Wildlife Rehabilitators." says Staci Swain. This book was written by North East Ohio Wildlife Rehabilitators (NEOWR) as a fundraising project to cover the cost of their rehabilitation. 100% of the profit goes to help cover expenses. Book Price: $8.95.