National Bobcat Rescue &
Research Foundation
11605 County Road 2312
Terrell
,
TX
75160
ph:
972-567-3660
alt:
972-563-3555
getwild@crosstimberswildlife.org
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Valeri Marler
One the founders of NBRR/WCCR and is the force behind the development team. She has worked in the field of Wildlife Rehabilitation since 1999, with prior experience in the late 80's. Valeri got involved in wildlife rehabilitation after college at the University of Maryland where she studied marine microbial genetics.
During her first years as a rehabilitator, she also worked as a biologist and
consultant for several businesses and organizations. In 2003, She met her now husband, Mike while becoming a certified Master Naturalist.
She is also certified in Project WET, and is a facilitator for Project WILD, Project Learning Tree, and the Leopold Education Project.
Valeri and Mike Opened The Wildlife Center at Crosstimbers ranch in 2008 in response to a call for help in the Northeast Texas area. During the fist year of operation, it became abundantly clear that an organized effort needed to be made to begin training people to more effective work with larger numbers of wild animals. North Texas' expansion is growing faster than the animals have time to get out of the way.
The long time dream of Mrs. Marler's came true with the development of the FIRST national school for Wildlife Rehabilitation.
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Jade Vitella
Jade Vitella is one of our three lead keepers here at NBRR/WCCR. Her background as a vet tech in a domestic animal clinic has proven invaluable to the wildlife center. She is our treatment specialist in charge of medications for the animals in our care. Jade is a 2010 WREN graduate, and works closely with Kari observing the health and behavior of the bobcats in our release and sanctuary programs.
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Kristen Mcconnell
Kristin is our grounds manager. She is a 2010 WREN graduate, and the third of our lead keepers.
