SOUTHWEST WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CENTER - TOHONO OODHAM 2017.PDF

Last updated: 05/10/2017
General information
Organization Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center
Contact First name Linda
Contact Last name Searles
Contact e-mail linda.searles@southwestwildlife.org
Contact phone number 602-677-6656
Address
Street 27026 N. 156th Street
City Scottsdale
State Arizona
ZIP Code 85262
From what tribe is the Tohono O’odham Nation
organization requesting the
grant?
Total grant amount request 42,000
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Tohono O’odham Nation 12% Gaming
Distribution Grant Application
Application submitted by Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center
Sanctuary Address: 27026 N. 156th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Mailing Address: PMB#115, 8711 Pinnacle Peak Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Main line: 480-471-9109
a) Explain the perceived need and how the proposal will help that need.
Southwest Wildlife rescues and rehabilitates wildlife that has been injured, displaced, and orphaned.
Once rehabilitated, they are returned to the wild. Wildlife education includes advice on living with
wildlife and the importance of native wildlife to healthy ecosystems. Educational and humane
scientific research opportunities are offered in the field of conservation medicine. Sanctuary is
provided to animals that cannot be released back to the wild.
To achieve this mission, Southwest Wildlife provides:
 volunteer dispatch teams that respond to wildlife emergencies
 an on-site medical care center
 full-time wildlife consultation services
 educational services
 an American Sanctuary Association accredited sanctuary for those animals that cannot be
released
Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center (SWCC) saw a significant increase in the number of
animals arriving at our door in 2016. The year 2015 brought us 226 animals of various species
needing rescue. In 2016, that number rose to 264. We cannot be sure of the reason behind this,
but we surmise as public awareness of our facility increased, more people called us when they
saw wildlife that needed help. We hope it is not because more wildlife was being affected by
some other cause, but that is always a possibility, especially as areas of human habitation
expand.
The majority of our animal rescues involve coyotes, bobcats, javelina, skunks and
raccoons. The following statistics give an indication of the success of our rehabilitation efforts.

The category of “Deaths at or near entry” includes animals that were in poor condition on arrival
and died or were humanely euthanized within a week. Deaths during rehabilitation” includes
newborns that failed to thrive despite efforts to raise them. “Pending release” refers to animals
that are still at SWCC awaiting release, and usually includes young animals from later in the year
waiting for winter to end before they are released. “Permanent sanctuary” denotes non-releasable
animals that will stay in captivity. Although some of these animals were transferred to other
sanctuaries and/or zoos accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) or the
American Sanctuary Association (ASA), some remained at Southwest Wildlife Conservation
Center which is also accredited by ASA, and will be used as foster parents. At the end of 2016,
Southwest Wildlife had a total of 244 animals at the facility, all of which require regular medical
care for their entire lives. Some animals come to us as imprinted orphan babies and will spend
the rest of their lives in our care, up to 20 years for many urban wildlife species such as bobcats
and coyotes.
Money received from the grant will allow
SWCC to continue this vital care for the
wildlife of Arizona. Our center is funded
largely by donations along with gift shop sales
and educational tours.

b) Describe the population who will benefit from the proposal if approved.
Wildlife of Arizona will be main beneficiaries of this proposal. Our mission at SWCC is to save
wildlife, one life at a time. As part of our continuing commitment to education, the public also
benefits from these rehabilitation efforts. When we rehabilitate and release native wildlife, those
who enjoy Arizona’s beautiful outdoor spaces might see wildlife in their natural habitat and will
experience the benefits of a diverse and healthy ecosystem. Those animals that remain at our
sanctuary become ambassadors to educate the public about the importance of wildlife in our state
and how to live safely with wildlife.
c) Include a budget of the requested funds, with the total amount requested clearly
notated.
Tohono O'Odham Nation Indian Community
12% Gaming Contributions Grant
Application Submitted by: Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, Inc.
Date: 5/06/16
Project: SWCC Conservation Medication Program
Project Budget
Monthly Medical
Expenses: 7,000
Annual Medical
Expenses: 84,000
Grant
Request: 42,000
Self-funding required for
Project: 42,000

d) List any funding requests that have been made for this or substantially related
proposals and provide the status of those requests.
Currently, SWCC has no funding proposals for this or any other related proposal in process.
e) Indicate whether the entity has already received a 12% distribution from the
Tohono O’odham Nation or other Arizona tribes, along with the amount and date
awarded.
SWCC received $13,000 from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community under the
Arizona Indian Gaming Association in September 1, 2016 for the 2016-2017 year. This money
allowed us to continue our important work of saving animals through August 2017. As this grant
comes to a close, SWCC seeks funding to allow us to continue these vital lifesaving efforts into
2018. Our medical expenses include lab work, surgeries, salary for veterinary staff, medical tools
and equipment, and medications.
f) Indicate a designated contact person and alternative contact person for follow-up
including e-mail addresses, phone number, mailing address, and fax for these
persons.
Contact: Linda Searles, Founder and Executive Director
Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center,
Mailing Address: PMB#115, 8711 Pinnacle Peak Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Linda.Searles@southwestwildlife.org
602-677-6656
Alternative contact: Linda Moore, Assistant Director
Linda.Moore@southwestwildlife.org
703-629-3953, cell
575-535-2268 (home)
g) Indicate which priority the proposal falls under
This proposal falls under priority f) Cultural and Environmental Protection
h) If the proposal is from a non-profit organization, include the name of the city, town
or county an agreement will be made with if funds are granted. A letter from the
governmental entity acknowledging its agreement to work with the non-profit is not
necessary for the initial proposal. However, it is necessary for those no-profits
selected to receive grant funding.
SWCC is currently seeking an agreement with Maricopa County.