Education Director Dennis Fleury started nursing orphaned kittens at the age of six.  This began a lifelong love and respect for all creatures which he cultivates daily.  Dennis is a lifelong advocate of animal rights as well as a certified Veterinary Assistant and Licensed New York State Wildlife Rehabilitator.  He graduated with a B.A. In English Secondary Education from Cortland State University and has worked with at-risk youths, as well as teaching children with autism and other special needs.  Member National Wildlife Rehabilitation Association, N.Y.S. Wildlife Rehabilitation Council and Opossum Society of the U.S.