BJOL FOUNDATION
We believe in giving back to non-profits whose mission and vision align with ours. Our main goal for the Bjol Foundation is to share awareness and adopt wildlife. Our projects are geared towards this goal. Thank you for your purchase to help in our efforts.
Sea Turtle Inc.
We adopted Hang Ten in 2022.
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Hang Ten's Patient History
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Hang Ten hatched from Nest #23 during our 2009 nesting season with a unique birth defect. Her front flipper was forked and curled underneath her body. She was released on the beach with the rest of the hatchlings from her nest, but washed up several hours later.
In adopting her, we can support Sea Turtle Inc.'s effort to rescue and rehabilitate sea turtles in the gulf.
In 2024 we continued our support and adopted Poppy the Loggerhead!
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Poppy's Patent History
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She is considered non-releasable because of damage caused by a boat strike. Boat propellers can strike a turtle’s shell and cause them to float with their hind end up, hence the term ‘bubble butt.’ Bubble butt turtles are often deemed non-releasable as it interferes with their ability to survive in the wild; they would not be able to dive down and forage for food and they float at the top of the water column, making them susceptible to future boat strikes. She has three lead weights epoxied to her shell that allow her to dive/swim more normally. This is only a temporary fix as the weights will fall off over time as the turtles grow, so it would not be suitable to release sea turtles with weights attached to their shells.
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More adoptions to come in 2025
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Save The Manatee Club
We adopted Betsy in 2024. Our goal is to educate on why Manatees are important in the conservation efforts to restore sea life habitats.
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Betsy
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Location: Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
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Nicknamed by her namesake as "The Inspector," Betsy the manatee is very friendly and curious, and she is quick to investigate anything new.
More Bjol Foundation news coming soon!
We partner with companies that also donate. By purchasing these, you are also helping efforts to help animals.
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Kicker pillows and sticks help support cat shelters and rescues. Shop Kicker pillows and sticks
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PAWsabilities - For every item purchased, Pet Pawsabilities donates a product to shelters and rescues in need. Shop the PAWsabilities products
ASPCA
We donate a portion of our sales to the ASPCA.
We believe in their mission - The mission of the ASPCA, as stated by Henry Bergh in 1866, is "to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States."