WildCare

Members of the Point San Pedro Road Coalition's Wetlands Committee put on hard hats last week and toured our new hospital under construction on Albert Park Lane, from the restored 1879 Learning Center to the raptor aviary being built for our patients.

Check out their full tour recap here 👉 https://bit.ly/3UfO1Dm.

The Wetlands Committee Tours WildCare’s New Home A view across San Rafael Creek, showing the footbridge, the renovated parish hall, and the framing for what will be the aviary for birds being rehabilitated.Ellyn Weisel, Executive Director of Wild…

🦉Because of you, our ambassadors are getting a new home.

Every WildCare ambassador, our Northern Spotted Owl, Sequoia, our opossums, our pelicans and other animals who can't return to the wild has a story. And thanks to the generosity of our Elevate WildCare donors, they're about to get a new chapter.

Right now, custom enclosures are going up at our new Albert Park facility, spaces designed for flight, for perching, for foraging and swimming. This isn't just construction. It's the direct result of gifts made by people who believe these animals and the thousands of visitors they inspire each year deserve the best home possible.

None of this happens without our community. Every beam raised, and every enclosure installed is a thank-you note to the donors who made the Elevate WildCare campaign possible.

We can't wait to show you what your generosity built. 💛

Not yet part of the Elevate WildCare campaign? There's still time to help us cross the finish line, donate at https://ow.ly/eG9x50ZETAY.

Today we celebrate every nonprofit making a difference, including our own community here at WildCare!

For over 50 years, WildCare has been Marin County's home for wildlife in need. Our medical team treats around 3,500 patients a year, from Red-tailed Hawks to Striped Skunks, giving each one a second chance. Our Nature Education programs connect thousands of people with the wild world right outside their doors, and our hotline is there year round for anyone who finds an animal in need.

None of this happens without a community that believes in this work. Thank you to our volunteers, donors, staff, and supporters who make WildCare possible every single day.

WildCare is hosting a Morning in the Garden for our Tomorrow Fund, visionary supporters who have included WildCare in their estate planning, on August 21st!

Have you included WildCare in your will? Please let us know at [email protected] so we can celebrate your commitment and extend an invitation!

Get a chance to see WildCare on the big screen with National Geographic Live on August 23 at the in San Francisco!

"Uncovering Our Concrete Jungle" is hosted by local National Geographic Explorer and UC Berkeley urban ecologist, Dr. Chris Schell, who has dedicated his work to understanding and celebrating the surprising wildlife in our backyards.

In the film, Chris goes on assignment to discover the unexpected story of how American history has shaped urban wildlife such as coyotes, rats, and raccoons.

Our Director of Animal Care, Melanie Piazza and Raccoon Foster Team volunteers, Rachel and Shelly, are featured as they showcased some of our young raccoon patients, highlighting how intelligent and dexterous the often-maligned animals really are.

Learn more and get your tickets at: https://ow.ly/Klxu50ZzXIh

Photo Credit: National Geographic Live

We were so sorry to hear about Jackie, the Bald Eagle (Patient 26-519). Our hearts are with everyone who cared for her day in and day out, and with everyone who loved watching her.

This work is hard and the compassion behind it is real. We see you, we appreciate you and we honor the care you gave.

Photo Credit: California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Ever wonder why wild animals end up at WildCare? Here's a look at June's top reasons for admission:

That's 548 animals in one month alone, and nearly one in five came to us after an encounter with a cat. Even the friendliest house cat is an instinctive predator and a single bite or scratch can be fatal to a wild animal within days, even if the injury looks minor.

The easiest way to help? Keep cats indoors or supervised outside, especially during baby season when so many young animals are learning to fly, hop, or explore for the first time.

Found a wild animal in need? Call WildCare's Living with Wildlife Hotline at 415-456-7283 before stepping in. Our team can help you figure out what it actually needs.

Same species. Similar age. Two very different outcomes.

The House Sparrow in the first picture was found by a caring neighbor and fed at home for a while before coming to WildCare. Without the exact diet this species needs, his wing developed permanent deficiencies. Unfortunately, due to improper care, he did not survive.

The House Sparrow in the second picture came to us right away and received a species-appropriate diet from day one. Look at the difference. His feathers developed properly and he was able to be released back into the wild.

This isn't about blame. It's about timing. The sooner a wild animal gets into expert care, the better their chances. If you find a baby bird, please call us before feeding them yourself: WildCare's Living with Wildlife Hotline, 415-456-7283.

Learn more about why you shouldn't raise wildlife as your own at https://ow.ly/brL950ZtFvv.