Islamabad Wildlife Rescue Organization
Important Announcement
Islamabad, June 20th, 2024
Second Chance Wildlife Announces
Conclusion of Partnership with Islamabad Wildlife Management Board
Second Chance Wildlife announced the end of their partnership with the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (‘IWMB’), which has been in place since November 2023. Over the past six months the collaboration has yielded several significant outcomes, even as both organizations faced challenges in aligning their long-term strategic goals.
Since the beginning of the partnership, Second Chance Wildlife worked to establish governance protocols in line with international wildlife standards and provide a platform for the long-term sustainability for the Margalla Wildlife Rescue Center. While the partnership is now at an end, Second Chance Wildlife is incredibly proud to have led the community effort in supporting an important mission.
Second Chance Wildlife Key Outcomes:
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Financing: Raised and disbursed over PKR 5,300,000;
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Community Outreach and Education: Brought hundreds of visitors into the Center to learn about wildlife crime’s economic and environmental impact;
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International Relationships: Formed advisory partnerships with multiple highly recognized international wildlife welfare organizations and individuals;
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Animal Care and Welfare: Streamlined and optimized animal diets and veterinary care and repaired and rehabbed numerous enclosures in line with international advice;
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Rescue: Oversaw an animal intake increase of over 200% and rehoming of a rescued Bengal tiger to Isindile Sanctuary in South Africa.
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Wildlife Center Operational Guidelines: Created a strategic program guide in collaboration with experts from across the world that will serve as a blueprint for the establishment of future centers throughout the country.
Chairperson Nicole Waheed commented, “Our collaboration with IWMB has been a journey of mutual learning and growth. Despite facing some strategic differences, we have achieved noteworthy successes. As we conclude this partnership, we carry forward valuable insights that will shape our future endeavors.”
Second Chance Wildlife will continue its mission to actively discourage illegal wildlife trade and educate the public on the crime’s economic and environmental impact. They are also committed to engaging wildlife rescue centers across Pakistan and utilizing their experience and network to ensure Pakistan has access to most recent research and best practices from across the world.
Contact: Leah Boyer Saifullah
⚠ Wildlife Emergency ⚠
For wildlife emergencies, please IWMB immediately!
* DO NOT rescue wildlife and then kidnap the animal to care for it or keep it for a possible pet. Pakistan federal laws protect all wild native mammals and birds. They might be cute, but they belong in the wild. It is also against the law to possess trafficked exotic animals. High fines and possible jail time are often given. We receive many irreparably damaged birds and animals because the rescuer tried to keep it as a pet and did not know how to provide for it properly.
* DO NOT handle the animal yourself, just keep an eye on its environment and observe its behavior. Do not feed the animal food, water, or milk. This could actually be fatal to them! Dietary needs of each species of animal are different and need to be prescribed and monitored by trained specialists.
* DO NOT drop off an animal without touching base with us first. We need to make sure that we are prepared and able for intakes. Do not hesitate to alert us if you know of any trafficked or endangered animals that are kept captive in Islamabad.
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