Help Animals This Holiday Season

Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – It's the season of giving—how about helping out the furry friends' in-need of care at the wildlife hospital?

The animals being cared for at the Sawgrass Nature Center and Wildlife Hospital could use some extra care this holiday season.

The center, a private, non-profit organization which provides environmental education and care for injured, sick and orphaned native wild birds and animals, is hoping for donated 'gifts' to help care for the animals.

Ziggy the owl with a Christmas hat. (Source: Sawgrass Nature Center and Wildlife Hospital)

The hospital is in need of the following items:

Bird seed: all types (wild bird, parrot, cockatiel, finch, etc) & nuts (unsalted)
Fresh produce ( greens, fruit, ) jarred baby food, yogurt, eggs
Chicken wings, fish, beef , meal worms, crickets, super worms
High protein cat or dog food (dry or canned)
Hay, alfalfa, aspen shavings, mulch, pea gravel, sand
Rabbit, turtle, skunk & mouse food
Hand feeding formula (multi-milk, exact, Lafeber, KMR, Esbilac)
Paper towels, XX-LG heavy duty garbage bags, small paper plates
Bleach, dawn dish detergent, laundry detergent, toilet tissue
Gift cards to Home Depot, Lowes, Publix, Wal-Mart, pet stores, etc.
Funds to purchase medical supplies & pharmaceuticals

All gifts can be dropped off at the Center in Sportsplex Park at 3000 Sportsplex Drive in Coral Springs.

For more information about the center, check out their website at www.Sawgrassnaturecenter.org.