When I first heard about Critter Care I could hardly imagine what this place would be like, because in my home country Germany we don’t have any places like this. Also the wildlife in Germany is very different from the ones here in Canada, therefore it was the first time for me to see raccoons, opossums, skunks, black bears, minks, otters and a beaver!!

Not only the experience to see these animals, but to work with them every day and to watch them grow up was amazing and I’m so glad that I decided to work here.
But being an intern at Critter Care doesn’t mean just to feed and play with animals, the work with the critters includes a lot of cleaning duties and also building projects.

It was an unforgettable experience for me to work with the bear cubs. I enjoyed them so much and one of the most interesting moments in my life were to see them playing with each other or how they react when you put new toys in their cages. I’m really grateful that I got the opportunity to work with these amazing animals and that watching bears became a part of working life.

The other animals I totally fell in love with are our little raccoons. I’ve never seen so beautiful little guys who are so playful, curious and clever and I will miss them so much!!

All in all I can say that I had one of the best times in my life here at Critter Care and that I learned a lot about the animals’ behaviour and the different species in general. Even if the work is hard sometimes you know that it’s worth it when you have a look in their eyes and you can tell yourself that you helped them to be released one day.

I would like to thank Gail and Maureen for the opportunity to work at Critter Care and Judy and Edith for your support and your help with the everyday problems.

In the end I would like to say “Thank you” to 5 special people who made my time at Critter Care even more worth it. Lena, Nicole, Erica, Robin and Renee it was great to meet you and I thank you so much for all your help, support and warmth not only what you’re giving to the animals but also to me. I will never forget the time with you at Critter Care!!!