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Sunday, December 28, 2025

Brigitte Bardot Was a Lifelong Friend to Wildlife 1934-2025 by Animal Advocates Mary Cummins

Brigitte Bardot 1934-2025 was a lifelong friend to wildlife. She used her fame to campaign against inhumane practices such as the commercial seal hunt, whaling, fur trapping, wolf hunting, foie gras, horse meat, animal testing and bullfighting. She stated that wild animals were among the most defenseless victims of the modern economic systems. Her Fondation Brigitte Bardot actively fought against animal cruelty. We're thankful for her life long work helping animals especially wildlife.

Bardot had a complicated legacy which included racism and hate speech. I noticed when she spoke against others it was generally because of their maltreatment of animals and humans. She spoke against Islam and the ritual of Eid al-Adha because of their religious sacrifice of sheep. She spoke against Reunion Islanders because of treatment of animals specifically targeting the Hindu Tamil population's practice of sacrificing goats. She should have only condemned their maltreatment of animals and humans and not attacked or mentioned their religion, race or other attributes. For instance we are against the Jewish ritual of religious animal sacrifice of chickens in Kapparot. It's only practiced by a few Jewish people. Most Jewish people are against it. We support Jewish people and only condemn the cruel Kapparot practice. Bardot didn't always make that distinction. #brigittebardot #AnimalAdvocates #marycummins #wildliferescue

https://www.fondationbrigittebardot.fr/nos-combats/

Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game and the USDA. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.

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Mary Cummins of Cummins Real Estate Services has been in real estate since 1983, over 35 years. She is licensed by the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers. Mary Cummins was an agent and broker licensed with the California Department of Real Estate selling residential income, commercial buildings, raw land and homes for Merrill Lynch Realty in Beverly Hills and Westside Properties in Los Angeles before concentrating on appraisals. Mary Cummins currently provides real estate appraisals, expert witness testimony, historical research, legal real estate research for mortgage brokers, banks, lawyers, factors, insurance companies, financial consultants and private individuals. Mary Cummins was born and raised in Southern California. Cummins attended Beverly Hills Good Shepherd Catholic School and Beverly Hills High School. Besides being on the Dean's list, Mary Cummins was a top ten national swimmer and competed on the men's water polo team. Mary Cummins began college at the age of 15 attending the University of Southern California on scholarship, majoring in Psychology/Sociology. http://www.animaladvocates.us http://www.facebook.com/AnimalAdvocatesUSA

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Dr Jane Goodall Passes Away at 91 in Los Angeles, California - Animal Advocates, Mary Cummins

Dr. Jane Goodall peacefully passed away at 91 in her sleep at Los Angeles, California. She personally helped our organization. She was fond of skunks and our skunk rescues. She was supposed to speak at UCLA October 3. She was going to speak in Pasadena at a tree planting today but never made it. She previously stated this about dying. “My next great adventure, aged 90, is going to be dying. There’s either nothing or something. If there’s nothing there’s nothing, that’s it. If there’s something I can’t think of a greater adventure than finding out what it is. I happen to think there is something because of the experiences I’ve had, because of experiences other people have had. Very powerful ones.” #drjanegoodall #JaneGoodall #AnimalAdvocates #animalrescue

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Saturday, July 26, 2025

Greenland Wildlife Overpass vs Annenberg Wildlife Crossing. Which is bigger? Mary Cummins Animal Advocates

Greenland Wildlife Overpass

Annenberg Wildlife Crossing

I just heard that the Greenland Wildlife Overpass will be the largest wildlife crossing in the world. They broke ground January 2025 and expect to finish December 2025. The overpass will go over six lanes of the I-25 in Colorado. The cost is $15,000,000. I was wondering how that compares to the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing. Here are the numbers below.

Greenland Wildlife Overpass
Size: 209' x 200' wide, 41,800 sf area, six lanes
Cost: $15M
Location: I-25, Monument, Douglas, Colorado
Time to build: one year

https://www.codot.gov/projects/i25greenlandwildlifeoverpass

Annenberg Wildlife Crossing

Size: 210' x 165' 34,650 sf area, ten lanes
Cost: $90M
Location: 101 fwy in Agoura Hills, Los Angeles, California
Time to build: April 2022 ground breaking, expected completion June 2026, four years

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wallis_Annenberg_Wildlife_Crossing

Colorado crossing is larger, costs less and will be built more quickly. There are of course some major differences. The Colorado one is on flat ground and only goes over one freeway. Annenberg crossing is on sloped hilly ground and goes over one freeway and a two lane street. Things cost a lot more in Los Angeles, California especially construction, materials and labor. I've been a real estate appraiser, broker over 42 years and appraise construction projects. We also have seismic, soils issues and requirements besides CEQA and other regulations. I don't know if they are including the cost of buying the land. California crossing had to purchase some land for access. It wasn't all county land.

Nice to see other states building wildlife crossings. I'm sure the cost of the crossings will go down with the sharing of plans, research and technology.

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IWRC Works with Research Commons by Mary Cummins Animal Advocates

The International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council IWRC is now working with the Research Commons. This is a great idea. Wildlife rehabilitators are on the front lines of wildlife issues. We are the first to see the results of oil spills, mass die offs and the spread of new diseases. I remember when we first got West Nile Virus in squirrels around 2002 or 2003. It happened around the same time it affected crows here in Los Angeles, California. Would have been great to be able to share our findings, necropsies with researchers to better understand the disease and the threat it posed to humans and other animals.

"The IWRC is so happy to announce a new member benefit - the Research Commons! Wildlife Rehabilitation facilities represent a vastly underutilized resource for wildlife health research and monitoring. Wildlife rehabilitators stand at the intersection between public health and wildlife health; with access to hundreds of thousands of living and dead wild animals annually around the world, as well as a direct line of communication with invested stakeholders in their communities through volunteer programs, wildlife education and conservation efforts, and compelling media stories.

Despite a growing recognition by both wildlife rehabilitators and researchers that there is a great need for partnership and a wealth of data to be mined, the road to collaboration can sometimes be unnecessarily bumpy. To help with that, the Research Commons offer a shared space to put out the call for collaborators from both sides of the equation - researchers who are looking for partners and access to data or samples, and rehabilitators who are facing emerging issues and need help investigating. Add your project today!"

Link to the Research Commons via IWRC
https://theiwrc.org/?page_id=238&awpcp_category_id=568%2Fresearch-commons

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Tuesday, June 24, 2025

RIP Mikayla Raines. Bullying of Animal Rescuers Must Stop by Mary Cummins, Animal Advocates

Wildlife rehabilitator Mikayla Raines of Save a Fox committed suicide June 20, 2025 at the age of 29. Mikayla leaves behind a loving husband, daughter and an animal rescue organization. Her husband stated in a video that other rescuers had been stalking, harassing and attacking her viciously which caused Mikayla to kill herself. Such a sad preventable situation.

Bullying is a common theme in the animal rescue world. I've been stalked by a certain bully and her crew since 2010. I got a restraining order which they violated over 150 times within two weeks. My bully even emailed me telling me I should kill myself saying she was my mother. My bully likes to call me fat, old, ugly, wrinkly, warty piggy nose, bald, toothless...and much, much worse. They like to falsely accuse me of disgusting crimes against children and animals. They post photos of nude morbidly obese women or a roach with my face photoshopped on top. They accuse me of having STDs, AIDs... They even like to turn it around and pretend they are the victim. I can only imagine what Mikayla was going through. I'm sure it was the same evil.

I spoke with the Los Angeles County expert on stalkers at the time. The woman wrote a book on stalking. They told me my stalker was jealous and mentally ill. They told me to get a civil restraining order which didn't help at all. My stalker relished the attention.

Part of the Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation talks about this issue specifically. Warden Joe Baima of the California Department of Fish & Wildlife used to start off each District 5 meeting by reading this section of the code of ethics.

Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation, 4th edition, 2012, NWRA & IWRC, Code of Ethics, pg V, Item 6. "A wildlife rehabilitator should respect other rehabilitators and persons in related fields,

sharing skills and knowledge in the spirit of cooperation for the welfare of the animals."

Joe Baima would then tell the rehabbers that he doesn't want to see or hear any complaints against other rehabbers. I was told it all came out of jealousy and envy. Some are jealous another rehabber got in a rarer boutique species. Some are jealous that someone's rescue video is going viral. Some are jealous that another groups gets lots of donations. Some are just jealous over looks, age and weight. There are also some rehabbers who want to be the gate keeper of certain species. One lady wants to be in charge of all bobcats. Another wants to be in charge of all bats. It doesn't make any sense as there are many more animals than all the rehabbers can possibly handle. Killing off a rehabber only makes your workload larger.

Other times one rehabber is upset that they can't rehab skunks in their condo. They decide to try to make it impossible for anyone to rehab skunks by filing bizarre and false reports about skunk rehabbers. All the while they are illegally rehabbing skunks in their condo while their neighbors object.

There need to be better laws and regulations to deal with bullies. Restraining orders don't help. Lawsuits are complex and expensive. People are allowed to harass, defame, file false reports against people as much as they want no matter the laws. Based on what happened to Mikayla it's clearly legal to bully someone to death. While the husband could legally file a lawsuit it'd be pointless. Mikayla is never coming back. Justice is also rarely possible unless you have a lot of money and contacts.

Obituary

https://jmmcbeathfuneralhome.com/news/mikayla-raines

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Sunday, June 15, 2025

5th Annual Bat Roost Count with National History Museum LA County by Mary Cummins Animal Advocates

5th annual bat roost count with Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. There were 28 volunteers in South El Monte counting bats under the 60 freeway bridge over the LA River. Bats in my area started coming out at 8:08 pm. I counted 15 out and 74 in. Mexican free-tail and Yuma myotis bats. Beautiful night! #marycummins Mary Cummins #bats #mexicanfreetailbats #yumamyotis #crevicebats #losangeles #california #animaladvocates #batrescue #wildliferescue Animal Advocates

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Monday, April 28, 2025

Opossum Rescue in Beverly Hills, California by Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates

We were called to a 10,000 sf home in Beverly Hills, California with a full lower below ground level. An opossum had fallen into a basement window well and couldn't get out. A kind man called us and we got the opossum out. We instantly released within three miles of where found because opossums was healthy and large enough to be on its own. #opossum #possum #losangeles #california #marycummins @mary_cummins #wildliferehabilitation #wildliferehabilitator #wildliferescue #wildlife #beverlyhills #rescue #animalrescue #animaladvocates

Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game and the USDA. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.

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Saturday, April 12, 2025

New Executive Order Threatens Wildlife, Marine Mammals, Environment by Mary Cummins Animal Advocates

There is a new April 9 Executive Order regarding U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service which affects wildlife and the environment. They want to unwind Federal Acts if they restrict energy production. These Acts protect wildlife and the environment. They are the migratory bird treaty act, marine mammal protection act, endangered species act... Without these Federal Acts there are NO protections for wildlife, marine mammals or the environment. They'll be able to drill for oil in the ocean even if millions of marine mammals and birds die. They can mine for lithium even if thousands of bald eagles will be killed. We must act now! We'll keep you posted on what you can do to protect wildlife.

Here is the Executive Order

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/zero-based-regulatory-budgeting-to-unleash-american-energy

ZERO-BASED REGULATORY BUDGETING TO UNLEASH AMERICAN ENERGY

This order directs certain agencies to incorporate a sunset provision into their regulations governing energy production to the extent permitted by law.

(i) For the FWS, this order applies to all regulations issued pursuant to the following statutes and any amendments thereto:

(i) the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act;

(ii) the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918;

(iii) the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1934;

(iv) the Anadromous Fish Conservation Act of 1965;

(v) the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972;

(vi) the Endangered Species Act of 1973;

(vii) the Magnuson–Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976; and

(viii) the Coastal Barrier Resources Act of 1982.

#usfishandwildlifeservice #marycummins #AnimalAdvocates #wildlife #migratorybirds #marinemammals #endangeredspecies

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Sunday, March 2, 2025

Squirrel rescues her babies that fell out of a tree, Mary Cummins, Animal Advocates

The winds blew a squirrel nest out of a tall palm tree today. Babies landed in the aloe bush. I heard the babies crying and went to see if they were okay. I looked at one up close and she just had some scratches. I put her back in the bush in a place where she couldn't fall, was safe from animals and mom could find her. Mom came and took back all her babies within minutes.

A few photos with video below that. Link to video if it doesn't embed properly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B2_T4gfMUA

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Friday, January 24, 2025

Mary Cummins Attended Wildlife Disease Association 72nd Annual Conference, Animal Advocates

72nd annual wildlife disease association conference December 2024, Mary Cummins, Animal Advocates, wildlife disease, wildlife rehabilitator, wildlife rehabilitation, wildlife rescue, los angeles, california, wildlifre

Our founder Mary Cummins attended the 72nd Annual Wildlife Disease Association conference which was held December 2024. Cummins stated "This year's conference was so important especially in light of our recent global zoological disease pandemics which affect all of us. Wildlife health is central to human and environmental health." Link to conference information in first comment per FB algo. #wda #wildlifediseaseassociation #wildlifedisease #wildliferehabilitation #wildliferehabilitator #AnimalAdvocates #marycummins #losangeles #california

https://wda2024.com.au/

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Thursday, January 16, 2025

Animal Advocates Rescuing Animals from Eaton Fire Evacuation Area

Was at Eaton fire area picking up animals today January 16, 2025. People are sneaking in to rescue their own animals. Had to meet a woman with two cats and a domestic bunny at the perimeter. She was carrying them without crates. She’s staying to look for her neighbors' animals. They need to do better. #EatonFire #losangeles #california #fires #losangelesfires #marycummins #AnimalAdvocates

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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Animal Advocates, Mary Cummins Helping Victims of the Los Angeles Fires

Animal Advocates and Mary Cummins have been helping victims of the January 2025 Los Angeles fires. We were in the Palisades fire evacuation area relocating owned pets that had to evacuate. Some of these people had to evacuate twice because the fire moved. The below pics are from one trip January 14, 2025.

Sunset west was closed at Kenter two blocks from Vice President Kamala Harris' home. 10 fwy west was closed at Lincoln Blvd. National guard, police, fire department, Dept of Transportation, Red Cross and many more people were helping to secure the area and offer aid.

Animal rescue groups are not yet allowed into the areas that have been damaged by the fire. The fire department has to inspect each home first to assess damage, check for bodies, turn off gas, turn off electric, turn off water and assess the safety of the structure. Animal groups are also not allowed in the evacuation zones without full permission and police escort. The purpose is to prevent looters and arsonists. It's also not safe in case the wind picks up and the fire moves quickly. The original fire had winds at 100 mph blowing burning embers over a mile.

Mary Cummins has lived in Los Angeles her entire life. Animal Advocates has experienced many wildfires during that time. Cummins has gone through the FEMA disaster animal response training. Cummins has also worked for HSUS NDART National Disaster Animal Rescue Team. Cummins, Animal Advocates aided EARS in past fires setting up pet evacuation areas. Cummins also cared for wildlife and domestic pets injured by the fires from smoke inhalation, burns, loss of habitat, loss of food and water sources.

Mary Cummins of Cummins Real Estate is a certified residential licensed appraiser in Los Angeles, California. Mary Cummins is licensed by the California Bureau of Real Estate appraisers and has over 35 years of experience.

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Sunday, December 1, 2024

Mimi Cat Rescuing Baby Squirrels Inspires Mary Cummins to Become Wildlife Rehabilitator, Animal Advocates

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"Mimi, The Squirrel Savior: A Kind Cat Adopts Two Squirrels And Treats Them As Her Own Babies. "A cat adopting and taking care of two baby squirrels? No, this is not a fairy tale, but a story of a wonderful kitty called Mimi!

Wait, aren't cats known for chasing around small animals and rodents? Yes, they are, but Mimi is here to show the other side of our feline friends that defeats all the stereotypes. Cats are often seen as cold and not especially caring, but Mimi took it upon herself to prove the haters wrong."

This was over 20 years ago back in 2000. Rescuing these two baby squirrels and not being able to easily find a licensed wildlife rehabilitator is what inspired me to become a wildlife rehabilitator. I called rehabbers from San Diego to Santa Barbara. No one picked up the phone. I went on line and learned how to care for them. I finally called now deceased Paula Drake who referred me to Anna Dresdon who took the two baby squirrels. I gave her my tub of formula, food and $20 donation. In hindsight I should have given her more money ;-)

Article: Aria Archer #catschef

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/mimi-the-squirrel-savior-a-kind-cat-adopts-two-squirrels-and-treats-them-as-her-own-babies/ar-AA1uWCzM

Mimi the cat rescues baby squirrels #AnimalAdvUSA #marycummins #cat #babysquirrel #squirrel #wildliferehabilitation #wildliferehabilitator #wildliferescue #losangeles #california #animaladvocates

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