Cherry blossoms, the Tram, a mini-urban forest and now Isle Wild with the Wildlife Freedom Foundation – Roosevelt Island and Roosevelt Islanders put their stamps on the national map.
by David Stone
The Roosevelt Island Daily News
Isle Wild
“Hey David, Isle Wild is premiering Sunday June 30th at 4:30pm at Main Street theater, closing night of the film festival,” Wildlife Freedom Foundation (WFF) founder Rossana Ceruzzi told me in a text.
“There will be a closing party following at Grannie Annie’s Bar & Kitchen at 6:30pm.”
Isle Wild is a documentary about Ceruzzi’s work at preserving a small chunk of nature through her love of and care for animals.
About the Wildlife Freedom Foundation
The Wildlife Freedom Foundation (WFF) is a non-profit organization located on Roosevelt Island in New York City that focuses on animal welfare. Here’s what we know about them:
- Mission: Their mission is to create a future where humans and animals can coexist peacefully. They achieve this by:
- Cat Sanctuary: Running three cat sanctuaries on Roosevelt Island that provide a haven for abandoned, neglected, or unadoptable felines.
- Wildlife Rehabilitation: Rehabilitating injured wildlife found on the island, including geese and even opossums.
- Community Outreach: They work with city schools to offer opportunities for young people to volunteer and learn about animal care.
- Challenges: The WFF faces some challenges, including:
- Funding: They rely mainly on private donations and some support from the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation.
- Space: With limited space on Roosevelt Island, ensuring adequate facilities for all the animals they care for can be difficult
Find out more in Isle Wild, at the Roosevelt Island Film Festival in June 30th.
Resources:
- Wildlife Freedom Foundation Website: https://www.wildlifefreedomfoundation.org/
- Article about WFF’s challenges: https://www.wildlifefreedomfoundation.org/
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