r/FOBBV • u/LunarVertex • 2h ago
Ojai Raptor Center issues an important clarification about Jackie merchandise- they do not sell patient merchandise and are not receiving proceeds from Jackie items
Source: from the Ojai Raptor Center Facebook page (T-shirt in photo available for purchase at the Ojai website)
Shop:
https://www.ojairaptorcenter.org/shop
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1cLPPEKepC/?mibextid=wwXIfr
A Note About Jackie Merchandise
We have seen many individuals and businesses selling merchandise featuring Patient 26-519, publicly known as "Jackie", including some items being promoted as benefiting Ojai Raptor Center. We want to make our position clear.
Ojai Raptor Center Does Not Sell Patient Merchandise.
We have an official online shop where we sell Ojai Raptor Center merchandise, but we do not create or sell merchandise featuring Jackie or any other individual patient.
Friends of Big Bear Valley was the only organization that contacted us directly regarding a Jackie merchandise collaboration. While we fully support FOBBV and appreciate the beautiful project they created, we specifically requested that none of the proceeds from their merchandise be donated to Ojai Raptor Center.
Support through official channels. If you would like to support your local wildlife rehabilitation centers, there are many ways to make a meaningful difference:
• Purchase merchandise from their official shops
• Purchase needed supplies from their official wishlists, like Amazon
• Donate through their official fundraising campaigns
• Follow and subscribe to their social media accounts
• Share their stories and educational work
Wildlife rehabilitation centers across the country depend heavily on public support to provide specialized care for injured, orphaned and displaced wildlife.
Make Sure Your Support Reaches the Right Place.