About Katy's World..

 

Currently I am living in Starkville, Mississippi. It probably isn't on the map, but for now it is suitable since I am on the road to becoming a veterinarian. So, I am living here until I graduate from veterinary school in 2007.  For the past five years I was employed as Wildlife Center Director at WRANPS, where I gained valuable experience working with wild birds, mammals, and reptiles. I blame that place for putting such wild notions of pursuing a career with animals into my head- I thought I would like studying all day long.....

  The photos of wildlife on this page were all taken during my time at WRANPS, as they are just a few of many animals that breezed through our doors. Most reasons for admission were as a direct result of people; cars, dogs, cats, unnecessary "orphans", marine debris and many more. Most individuals do not have enough information on our native wildife and it is best if you do find a wild animal to consult a professional state (for mammals and reptiles) and federally (birds, endangered species) permitted wildlife rehabilitator. Too often mistakes are made by caring individuals who actually kidnap the wild animal babies from their parent (since they don't understand their natural history) or cause them harm (by attempting to care for them illegally on their own with not enough skill or expertise). Unfortunately our wildlife suffers at the hands of humans as our planet becomes overpopulated. Working as a wildlife rehabilitator has given me an insight into wildlife issues and will help me become a more educated veterinarian in the future with regards to wild animals.

 

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I have no idea who is on the WRANPS organizational board these days. I was never the President or Chairman of the Board of the Directors. I was an employee, wildlife center director, and left in 2003.

 

Katy

The Director, Katy Pope, is the only salaried staff member and is instrumental in keeping the organization together.

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Hi,

 

As you can see a lot of these websites are outdated. Mr. Lavigne killed himself a few years ago. I will email the site and see if they can remove me. They usually don't keep up with the sites or update them too often.

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http://MISSISSIPPIWEBSITE.COM/2001webpages.htm

 

You rate your own web page, and that not a good thing!!

 

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I have no idea who is on the WRANPS organizational board these days. I was never the President or Chairman of the Board of the Directors. I was an employee, wildlife center director, and left in 2003.

 

Katy

 

 

2001 web pages

 

WRANPS has been in existence for 17 years on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and provides proper care for injured and orphaned wildlife. WRANPS operates under Federal and State permits, and volunteers at the WRANPS Wildlife Center attend workshops, seminars, and other ongoing training to provide the most up-to-date treatment for the animals in their care. In 1984, more than 400 wild animals passed through WRANPS doors. Our total number of animals in 1997 was over 1200! WRANPS is a non-profit volunteer organization that depends on volunteers and donations to carry on its work. The Director, Katy Pope, is the only salaried staff member and is instrumental in keeping the organization together. She also depends heavily on volunteers to carry on our mission to rescue, rehabilitate, release, and educate.  

 Steven A. McCaleb

 

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They sure seem to keep you name in the forefront of all articles you must have made a big impact on WRANPS.

 

Check out my web page:  http://MISSISSIPPIWEBSITE.COM/mississippipowerco.htm

  

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Can you tell me who is actually  the President of WRANPS  at this time?

 

Steven

 

 

 

It looks too me as though you are still involved with WRANPS, INC.

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