I looked into sponsoring a White Faced Scops Owl for us, but they were all in the UK or Africa and were all parts of packages that came with physical items and perks, so that all sounded a bit involved. Even if I did that though, I know there's going to be owls I'll never be able to find to adopt. I know this, because I tried for an hour to find a Buffy Fish Owl to sponsor so I could do all the Final 4 with no luck.
So I settled on buying a sponsor plaque for the office of my local raptor and critter rehab in our name since I know who they are and what they do. Looking at what different places say it costs to take care of an owl the size of the Scops, the donation probably covers one surgery or food for half a year for one owl. Rehab and care isn't cheap, and it's all done by donation only. No public funding goes to any of these hospitals.
I made a mock up of the plaque I ordered. I chose the Screech of their 4 available owl designs. It's the closest they had, and it's a Megascops, so still sorta a Scops. So that will go up in the office area of their hospital, and if they hold an open house this year (only open to the public 1 or 2 days a year usually) I'll try and find it and take a photo of it. But my name isn't on it, just what you see above. I won't say how much it was, I'm not out to show off or get attention (except to support owls), I just want to say being here this year has inspired me to help how I can, and maybe it will for some of you too.
If you're looking to make any donations this year, don't hesitate to find your local rescue's website. They usually have a donate whatever amount you want section or an Amazon wishlist, typically of cleaning items to keep things sanitary and cozy for the animals.
