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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

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

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

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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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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Marine Mammal Care Center Behind the Scenes by Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates

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Marine Mammal Care Center Behind the Scenes with Jules Leon and Deanna Bowlin, mary cummins, animal advocates, wildlife rehabilitation, marine mammal care center, los angeles, california, wildlife, wildlife rescue, wildlife rehabilitator

Just attended the online webinar Behind the Scenes at Marine Mammal Care Center. Deanna Bowlin and Jules Leon were the hosts. They showed us three seal pups and an adult female seal in care. They talked about the problems facing marine mammals today and what you can do to help. The video was super choppy. I recommend just watching some of their videos.

UPDATE: Turns out the horrible choppy quality of the video was just a glitch. Glad to hear that.

"Thank you for joining the livestream today! We apologize that the quality wasn't ideal and we are working with our vendor and looking at other options to bring you the best experience possible. We will send a special invitation to another livestream event when we have this fixed.

Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties with our livestream platform, we don't have the recording to rewatch; however, we created this special holiday playtime video just for you in hopes that it makes up for it! https://youtu.be/h9VSdWwgs18 "

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"We are so excited to announce that registration is now open for our Behind-the-Scenes Livestream happening this Thursday, November 21 at 11:30 am PT. bit.ly/mmccbehindthescenes or tap the link in our bio⁠

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Have you ever wondered what goes on at a wildlife hospital or how we feed our patients? This is your chance to get an inside look at the Marine Mammal Care Center and watch our adorable patients eat, play, and be 100% cute.⁠"

"Meet our newest patient: POPTART! You'll get to see him on our Behind-the-Scenes livestream happening tomorrow (Thursday) at 11:30 am. You must register to attend at bit.ly/mmccbehindthescenes!

❤️ Poptart is a California sea lion pup who was rescued in Malibu and arrived at our hospital on October 23. At the time of his rescue, he was just a few months old – much too young to be separated from his mother. He was clearly emaciated and in need of specialized care. Although he had some gastrointestinal issues for his first few days, he has been eating well recently and successfully shifted from tube-feedings to eating fish on his own.

🤳🏽 Thanks to everyone who submitted food names for our patient naming contest on social media. After a random selection 🥁🥁🥁 congrats to @rostastny for their name submission!"

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Saturday, April 13, 2024

Animal Advocates Supports AB 2552 to Amend Food Agriculture Code inre Pesticides, Mary Cummins

Support Letter to Waters, Parks & Wildlife Committee

I'm Mary Cummins President of Animal Advocates. I almost died from accidental exposure to anti-coagulant bait in 2003 in San Buenaventura, California during a California Department of Fish & Wildlife cleanup. I strongly support (AB 2552) to amend the Food and Agricultural Code relating to pesticides. It will better protect California wildlife and communities against harmful rodenticides.

Mountain lion P22 died from anticoagulant-related nephropathy which resulted in bleeding in the kidneys which causes kidney failure. Anticoagulant exposure was also the cause of P22's mite infestation. This poison directly and indirectly killed P22. (Necropsy report, findings) https://animaladvocatesmarycummins.blogspot.com/2023/06/op-ed-mountain-lion-p-22-killed-by.html

Anticoagulant rodenticides are poisoning California wildlife and have been documented in at least 38 nontarget species including the critically endangered San Joaquin kit fox and California condor. The problem is so severe that over 70% of wildlife tested in California are exposed to rodenticides. National Park Service researchers have documented the presence of anticoagulant rodenticides in 39 out of 40 mountain lions tested in the Santa Monica Mountains, which are already threatened with local extinction from habitat fragmentation and lack of wildlife connectivity. In September 2022, the four unborn kittens of a pregnant mountain lion named P-54 also tested positive for anticoagulant rodenticides.

AB 2552 is desperately needed to limit the dangerous second generation anticoagulant rodenticides and strengthen future restrictions on anticoagulant rodenticides, including the first generation anticoagulant diphacinone, to better protect wildlife, children, and pets.

Mary Cummins

President

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Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation, Education

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Please contact members of the Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee to support AB 2552, with the following options:

Call any member and briefly state your support for AB 2552.
If you are in a committee member’s district, click the “Contact Assembly Member” link to fill out the form and state your support for the bill.
Create an online account, then submit a brief letter stating your support for the bill.

NB: The state has discontinued allowing citizens to call in during committee hearings to support a bill.

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