Local Outreach

Being an active and involved member of my community, I enjoy giving back and supporting projects as I can. I have volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, helped stock the shelves at Table, distributed food for the Orange County Food Bank, offered my Veterinary skills to a local Cat Refuge, volunteered with a Feral Cat assistance program, and even rehabbed (and released!) over 100 injured and orphaned Cottontail rabbits. On that note, if you should find injured or orphaned wildlife, look here for help!

Regular Donations

Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary

North Carolina consistently ranks as one of the top three states in the country that euthanizes the most animals, with many of these animals being healthy and adoptable. Since 2021, Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary has rescued over 1700 homeless pets from overcrowded shelters throughout the state and connected many of these animals to children in foster care.

Campaign for Southern Equality

The Campaign for Southern Equality is working to build a South where LGBTQ+ people are equal in every part of life.

Heartward Sanctuary

Heartward Sanctuary is a North Carolina-based non-profit that aims to make soul-level healing accessible through one-on-one healing sessions, classes and workshops, community ritual events, counsel through sacred transitions including end-of-life and, for members, natural burial.

WUNC (91.5 MHz)

WUNC (91.5 MHz) is a listener-supported public radio station, serving the Research Triangle area of North Carolina.

Services

Last year I upped my game and made it official by getting my snake relocation permit from the NC Wildlife Resource Commission. I find new homes for people AND snakes. 🙂

Did you know: Copperhead venom is being used in breast, ovarian, and colon cancer. And, Rattlesnake venom is being researched for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Treatment as well as for chronic pain management!

One Timber Rattlesnake can also eat 2500-4000 ticks per year, eliminating many cases of
tick borne diseases.

Free Snake Relocation

I will gladly relocate any venomous or non-venomous snake, especially in order to save the snake’s life. I understand that some people have a great fear of snakes and/or worry for their children, pets and their selves regarding venomous snake encounters.

If possible, it’s best to coexist with our local snake population and not relocate snakes. Nature exists in a delicate balance. When predators such as snakes are removed from an ecosystem, it gives prey species (like rodents) more opportunities to reproduce.

Venomous and Non-venomous Snakes are a vital part of our eco system. They help in rodent control and that creates secondary control of tick borne and rodent spread diseases. Keeping rodents under control also reduces damage caused by them. Many small garden pests, like slugs, are eaten by snakes. Snakes are also food for other animals (including some snakes) as a part of the circle of life. Removing one will just leave room for another to move in.

If you are a Facebook user, I urge you to join this educational page. **Many of the members of this page were once very fearful of snakes, but through education, have become able to respect the snake’s place in our ecosystem.

Community Engagement at Inhabit

The INHABIT family is dedicated to enhancing its surrounding community. I am proud to be a part of a team that intentionally gives to and shares with the underserved, marginalized, and disadvantaged.