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Important Notice to our friends and supporters

Dear Friends and supporters of Last Chance Forever,

I must humbly and deeply apologize for a troubling situation we are in...

Dear Friends and supporters of Last Chance Forever,

I must humbly and deeply apologize for a troubling situation we are in. Our former accountant, who had been with the organization from its beginning, suffered a personal and family health crisis. He fell behind in reporting to the IRS, and did not inform us of his struggles personally or professionally.

On October 23, 2023 we received notice from the IRS that no non-profit organization wants to hear. The IRS had revoked our tax exempt status due to the missed filings, retroactive to February 2023.

We have a letter from our former accountant explaining his lack of actions that will be forwarded to the IRS with the other necessary paperwork. I take full responsibility for this situation, as I should have been asking more questions of him. Not being a financial professional, I did not see red flags until it was too late.

We feel we will have this problem resolved soon, with our status reinstated after filings are brought up to date with the help of a new accountant. However, for the time being, your donations beginning February 1, 2023 can not be claimed as a tax deduction to a 501(c)(3) entity. Please consult your tax professional for information befitting your specific situation. Once our status is reinstated, those donations should become eligible for deduction. We will, of course, keep you up to date.

We ask for your faith, patience, and understanding. We continue to do what we do the best, caring for sick, injured and orphaned birds of prey. I am personally devastated and embarrassed, and am losing sleep over this situation. We ask for your kindest thoughts as we are doing our very best to resolve this issue as rapidly as possible.

Thank you,

John Karger
Executive Director / Founder
Last Chance Forever


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If you should come upon an injured hawk, falcon, owl, vulture, or eagle, there are several important things that must be considered or done:

1) Is the bird REALLY hurt or orphaned?
Just because a bird is sitting on the ground beneath a tree or a nest does not mean it is hurt. If the bird is not limping, dragging its wing, falling over, or showing other obvious signs of distress - LEAVE IT ALONE!

Young birds out of the nest are not necessarily abandoned. Look around for signs of the nest or a parent. Whenever possible, one should try to put the bird back in the tree rather than removing it from the area. Also, when a bird is "branching" (beginning to learn to fly), it may fall to the ground but continue to be cared for by the parent until it is capable of flight.

2) How can the bird be handled and transported?
When you see a bird in trouble, call for advice. You can reach Last Chance Forever at 210-499-4080. Your local veterinarian may also be able to provide basic information. If the bird must be handled and transported it is important to do so carefully, for both your and the bird's safety. Basic equipment may include heavy gloves, an animal crate or appropriately sized, securely closeable box, and towels or blankets.

3) Take the bird to an appropriate specialist.
Take the bird to your veterinarian and request that it be forwarded to a local rehabiliator (Fish and Wildlife Service can usually identify one). If you are in San Antonio, forward it to Last Chance Forever (call us at 210-499-4080) or take it to the Kirby Animal Clinic, 4623 Binz-Engleman Road in San Antonio, 210-661-6717. Call first! Someone must be there to meet you and accept the bird, and you may need advice about how to transport.

Caring is not enough.
Professional rehabilitation is needed for the survival of wildlife.


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