A LOT! The Rainbow Wildlife Rescue went through over 50 lbs of Esbilac, KMR and Fox Valley milk replacers in 2009, that's close to $3000 alone.
We spent a lot more on medical supplies, bottles, cleaning supplies, caging, bedding, canned food, dried feed, meat and fresh produce, live food, repairs, maintenance, and not to forget the utility bills that are 3 times as high than average when the rescue is full and the phone bill, which also triples during baby season.
About 30% of the cost were covered by donations and online fundraisers. A HUGE THANK YOU to everybody that had the heart and means to support our efforts!
The remaining 70% I earned with online jobs such as web design and hosting, site maintenance, translations, article writing, graphic design, etc.
Even though I enjoy these jobs, I'd wish I could spend that time focusing on the animals and education instead of earning the money for feeding them. This is where I need your help.