ROARS OF THANKS!

Although no salaries are paid here, it still takes a lot of resources to keep the Foundation up and running. Our resident animals are fed approximately a quarter ton of food every day, 85% of it meat. The many special needs animals at our facility require medication. Our outreach program requires special transportation and insurance. Educational materials come with publication costs. The list of expenses is endless!

Fortunately, the Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation has been blessed by many generous individuals and businesses who have seen fit to become members or otherwise donate to our operations. We can honestly say we could not do the good work we do with wildlife and companion animal rescue, care, education and research without their contributions.

The following businesses, organizations and individuals all get a big ROAR of thanks from the Foundation and our wonderful resident animals for all the great things they have done for us!

Business Donors and Grantors

• Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation - For supporting us with annual grants over the past decade.
• Builder’s Supply - For donating lumber to lay out the walkway.
• Butte County Fish and Game Commission - For their annual grant and for supporting us in our work with wildlife since the start.
• Charter Media - For organizing and donating our advertising/awareness campaign.
• Chico Oxford Suites - For continued support in so many areas.
• Eastern Chemical Co. - For providing many of the natural cleansers, disinfectants, soaps, etc., we use here at the Foundation.
• EMC Design - For designing our calendar and their ongoing support.
• The End Zone - For sponsoring a fund raising event and their on-going support.
• Feather River Insurance Company - For their ongoing support and assistance with insurance related issues.
• Gates Resale - For their generous donation of tarps to help with the storm repairs.
• Glide Foundation - For providing grants for various projects at our facility.
• Gray Rock Trucking - For trucking in all the gravel for the walkway.
• Johnson Roofing Company - For donating the roofing paper necessary for storm repairs.
• The William H. and Mattie Wattis Harris Foundation - The Harris Foundation has provided grants to us for several years now.
• Meek’s Lumber - For their donation of lumber and plywood for repairs after the storm.
• Mooretown Rancheria - For their generous contribution in becoming a Seed Sponsor.
• MTL Construction - For welding our new fence.
• Mystery Donor #1 - For anonymously donating food preparation tools for our nutrition program. Please call us and let us know who you are so we can properly thank you!
• Norcal Restaurant Supply - For their donation of food preparation tools to make the job of feeding the animals easier.
• Orchard Supply Hardware - For their generous donation of tarps after the storms.
• Perkin’s Glass - For fixing the windscreen of one of our outreach vehicles.
• Raley’s Superstores - For their continued support over many years.
• Ryther Dailey Construction - For their tremendous help with repairs and for the great walkway.
• Santa Anita Racetrack - For printing our calendars free of charge.
• Shocking.com - For helping out on several levels.
• Valley Rock - For donating five truck & trailer loads of gravel for the walkway!
• Valley Wide Fastener - For providing all the fasteners used by the Foundation, literally thousand’s each year.
• Wal-Mart - For continued support from many of its stores.

Individual & Family Contributors

• Dawn Alves, DVM - For providing ongoing veterinary care and support.
• Tom & Sandie Bryan - For their continued support in so many areas.
• Clara Chestnut - Our #1 donor. Clara's contributions have made
• Serge Dana, DVM - For providing ongoing veterinary care and support.
• Brad Forsythe - For his donation of straw, lumber and tin roofing.
• Floyd Hackmann - Our own "Mr. Help". No matter what we need help with, Floyd comes running to lend a hand!
• Jim Krupocki - For maintaining our webpage.
• Williams Lyman, DVM - For providing ongoing veterinary care and support.
• Bob & Becky Mason - For their assistance in areas too numerous to mention.
• Mr. Gene Orloff - For his generous donation to the Foundation.
• Leland Shapiro, Ph.D. - For being an advisor to the Foundation for many years.
• Mr. & Mrs. Seward Schreder - For the generous donation of a vehicle for the Foundation’s use.
• Mr. & Mrs. John Silverman - For sponsoring our leopard, Zeus.
• Dave & Nell Stevens - For their continued support.
• Dave Jr. & Carol Stevens - For their continued support.
• Sharon Stone - For her generous donation.
• Mr. & Mrs. Harold Tartar - For being the Foundation's auto mechanic – free of charge – for many years.
• Veronica Walker - For taking the initiative in coordinating repairs after the big storm.
• Jerry Waters, M.D. - For sponsoring Adonis, our tiger with cancer.
• Bob & Brenda Wentz - For giving so much of themselves to our operations.
• Donald & Denise Vaughn - The Vaughns are a huge help to the Foundation.
• All our Volunteers - The Foundation is staffed by a 100% volunteer force. We would not be able to operate without them and we are thankful for each and every one!

Corporate Members

• Mooretown Rancheria - Seed Sponsor
• Richard Tomesen & Rick's Balloon Art

Individual Members

• Pat Fitton
• Tamary Lynch
• Nancy Bicknell
• Gary & Annierose Moran
• Glen & JoAnne Goodman
• Tom & Mady Trask
• Larry & Valery Decker & Family
• Frank Holtz
• Dorothy Whitlock
• Greg Pureell
• Sharon Ewing
• Pat Vowels
• Jamie Candiff
• Bill & Georgia Suits
• Paul & Sarah Manuel
• Sharon C. McKee
• Sarita Carey
• Cecil & Teri Robbins
• Phyllis R. Isenberg
• Colleen Powell & Condor Family
• Molly Morgan
• Scott Reed
• Sally Le Mieuz

While we make every effort to include everyone who contributes to the Foundation on this web page, it is possible we have forgotten some. If you feel we have left anyone out that should be included on this list, please let us know and we will make good!