ABOUT US
WildCare of Western New York was formed as a nonprofit by its three founding members, Veronica, Bev and Karen with the help of wonderful friends and family members. It began and is currently operating as a home-based rehabilitation facility in Pendleton, NY. But we want to do even more to help wild animals. Our vision involves the bigger picture. Our long term goals will protect and create native habitat, improve our rehabilitation facilities, and show people the beauty of nature and all that is wild. Everything is connected. Once people understand that we are all a part of nature, we can work together to save the natural world.
Our Board of Directors: Veronica Serwacki, Chairperson; Karen Slote, Treasurer; and Dawn Karipidis, Secretary.
WildCare of Western New York is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with the Tax ID 82-5501562.
MEET THE TEAM
VEE SERWACKI
Anthrozoologist and wildlife rehabilitator, born and raised in Kenya. Developed her love of all living creatures in the wild areas of the African Savanna. Loves to walk through the woods and wildlands photographing wildlife and feels most at home in nature.
KAREN SLOTE
Our home-based rehabilitator and wildlife veterinarian. Likes floating with loons and getting lost in the woods.
BEV JONES
Wildlife veterinary technician and rehabilitator. Enjoys nature walks, hugging trees and her cats, and "quiet reading time" and visiting National Parks with her husband Brian.
AMANDA GABRYSZAK
Field Ecologist & Veterinarian.
Surveys and collects data on flora and fauna at the Vernal Forest preserve. Interested in disease ecology and free-ranging wildlife health. Likes to play guitar and ice hockey, and hangs out with her dog in her spare time.
DAWN KARIPIDIS
Dawn takes great pleasure in spending time with her two kids, playing video games, soccer and being out in nature as much as possible. There’s no greater feeling than being kind to animals, each other, and our natural world.