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Our Wishlist offers a unique way to make a direct and lasting impact on wildlife conservation. By donating these essential items, you provide immediate support to our daily operations, from critical animal care and rehabilitation to field monitoring and facility upkeep. Every item on this list has been carefully selected to meet specific needs in our conservation efforts, whether it's nourishing rescued wildlife, equipping our field teams, or ensuring safe and clean enclosures. This approach allows you to see exactly how your contribution supports our mission and gives you the satisfaction of knowing that your generosity is making a tangible difference.​

How to Donate Physical Items

  • Drop-Off: Items can be dropped off at a convenient location in the Hoedspruit area. Please contact to make arrangements.

  • Shipping: Please contact us at info@scales.org.za for shipping details if you’re outside the area.

  • Monetary Donation Option: If easier, you can make a monetary donation, and we’ll handle the purchase on your behalf.

 

Your support through these items and contributions directly impacts the lives of vulnerable wildlife. Thank you for being a valuable part of the Scales Conservation Fund community!

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WISH LIST

Direct Support for Our Conservation Efforts

We’ve created a wish list to make it easier for you to contribute directly to the tools and resources needed for our vital conservation work. From wildlife rescue equipment to supplies for rehabilitation centers, each item on our list plays an important role in helping us protect Africa’s endangered species. By purchasing from our wishlist, you provide immediate, tangible support to our projects and ensure we have the necessary resources to continue our life-saving efforts. Explore our wish list and choose how you can make a direct impact today.

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Wildlife Medical & Rehabilitation Supplies

Help us provide immediate care and comfort to injured wildlife in need of rehabilitation.

  • Blankets
    Use: Bedding for Carriers & Cages.

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  • Infrared Heat Lamps
    Use: Providing warmth for young or sick pangolins during rehabilitation.

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  • Other Supplies

    • Cutting Boards, Kitchen Knives, Measuring Jugs, Stainless Steel Bowls, Toilet Paper, Wet Wipes

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  • Pet Carriers and Cages
    Use: Secure housing in the clinic for young and injured wildlife.

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  • Rogz Roglite (Red)
    Use: Visual tracking of pangolins during foraging walks.

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  • Small Feeding Bottles, Large Nursing Nipples, Miracle Nipples
    Use: Specialized teats and bottles for feeding.​​​​

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  • Centrifuge
    Use: Lab instrument to assist in diagnoses​​

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  • Refractometer
    Use: Measuring the refractive index of liquids providing critical data about purity or quality of liquids.

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  • Capillary Tubes
    Use: Collect and analyse small amounts of blood or other fluids

  • ​​​​Disposable Syringes and Medical Supplies

Use: Safe handling and care of animals during treatment.

    • 1ml–5ml Syringes

    • 18 Gauge Hypodermic Needles 18g-27g

    • 21 Gauge Hypodermic Needles 18g-27g

    • 23 Gauge Hypodermic Needles 18g-27g

    • 27 Gauge Hypodermic Needles 18g-27g

    • Crepe Bandages

    • Gauze

    • Vet Wrap

    • Latex Gloves

    • Sterile Gloves

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  • Sterile Bandages and Gauze Rolls
    Use: Wound care and dressing for injured animals.

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  • Veterinary Disinfectants & Medicines

    • F10 Antiseptic Hand Scrub

    • F10 Disinfectant Odour Eliminator Spray

    • F10 Disinfectant Wipes

    • F10 Germ Wound Spray

    • F10 Germ Wound Spray with insecticide

    • F10 Germicidal Barr Ointment

    • F10 Germicidal Barr Ointment with insecticide

    • F10 Germicidal Treatment Shampoo

    • Saline

Field Equipment

Essential tools for tracking and monitoring wildlife in their natural habitats.

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  • Extendable 10m Ladder
    Use: Roof exclusions (Bats).

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  • Heavy-Duty Flashlights and Spare Batteries
    Use: Essential for night monitoring and patrols in wildlife areas.

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  • Night Vision Monocular or Binocular
    Use: Nocturnal Monitoring

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  • GPS Tracking Units
    Use: Monitoring the movement of released animals.

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  • Telemetry Receiver Kit
    Use: Monitoring the movement of released animals.

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  • VHF Tracking Units
    Use: Monitoring the movement of released animals.

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Food Supplies

Nourishing our wildlife during their recovery.

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  • Cat Kibble

  • Dog Kibble

  • Hills A/D Tinned Food

  • Isomil Infant Formula

  • Long Life Full Cream Milk

  • Mealworms

  • Protexin

  • Royal Canin Kitten Milk

  • Royal Canin Puppy Milk

Facility and Enclosure Supplies

Creating safe, clean, and comfortable environments for rehabilitation.

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  • Cleaning Supplies
    Use: Keeping animal care and medical areas safe and hygienic.

    • Cleaning Agents - Anti-bacterial Liquid Hand Soap, BioScrub Hand Wash, Bleach, Sunlight Washing Liquid, Washing Powder

    • Cloths and Towels - Dish Cloths, Kitchen Towels, Sponges

    • Floor Cleaning Tools – Brooms, Mops, Buckets, Dust Pans, Scrubbing Brushes

    • Other Tools - Flexi Rake, Metal Rake, Rubber Rake

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  • Cooling Mats & Spray Bottles
    Use: Keeping animals cool during the summer months.

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  • Heat Mats and Blankets
    Use: Providing warmth to animals, especially during cooler months.

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  • Large Enclosure Building Materials (Wood, Wire Mesh, Nails, Tarps, Shade Netting, IBR Sheeting)
    Use: Construction and maintenance of temporary enclosures for rehabilitating wildlife.

Educational Materials

Supporting conservation education in communities.

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  • Projector and Portable Screen
    Use: Conducting conservation lectures and presentations to the local community and tourists.

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Technology for Monitoring and Research

Advanced tools for tracking and protecting wildlife populations.

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  • Camera Traps
    Use: Capturing footage of animals in the wild for research and monitoring.

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  • Infrared Binoculars
    Use: Visual tracking of vulnerable wildlife at night

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  • Thermal Googles
    Use: locating of vulnerable wildlife at night

High Cost Conservation Tools

Critical investments for long-term conservation.

Item
Goal
Importance
Project Vehicle
Fund the purchase of a new Mahindra Pik Up 2.2 mHawk DC 4x2 S6 Karoo (R424,012.17)
Essential for combatting human wildlife conflict
Surveillance Drone
Raise funds to acquire GPS Smart 4k drone (R4,297.00)
Effective anti-poaching operations
3m x 3m Wendy House
Fund the purchase and installation of an equipment room. (R19,054.00)
Secure storage for equipment
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How You Can Help: Contribute to the funding of these essential tools to enhance our conservation efforts.

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