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March 8, 2018 SLO Film Fest to show ‘The Cat That Changed America’ Sponsored by Pacific Wildlife Care in March 2018.

Sept. 16, 2015 PWC Hires Center Director/Volunteer Coordinator & Common Murre crisis continues (PDF)

Oct. 21, 2014 Grebe Crisis at PWC (PDF)

Feb. 5, 2010 Joint Press Release - Pelican Crisis (PDF)

Oct 1, 2009 Pacific Gas & Electric presents Pacific Wildlife Care with a $11,000 Grant Morro Bay, CA (PDF)

Pacific Wildlife Care

21 hours ago

With the holiday weekend upon us and some counties loosening up pandemic restrictions, humans will venture into the outdoors for weekend activities. We'd like to remind you to please be aware and respectful of our nesting birds. Please remember that all native songbirds are protected by state and federal law. It is illegal to disturb, harm or destroy adult birds or their active nests, eggs or young.

If you observe illegal activity, report it to your DNR or USFWS law enforcement. In California, report violations to California Fish and Wildlife CalTip hotline: (888) 334-2258. Take photos/video and document the illegal activity (time, date, license plate number, description of offender, location, etc). Wardens are able to use this evidence in prosecution of the crime.

If you find an injured or legitimately orphaned songbird, please call us at 707-484-6502. Injured and orphaned bird can only be cared for by licensed wildlife rehabilitators, so please do not attempt to care for them on your own. ... See MoreSee Less

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Our barn swallow village grew from 2 nests for years, to 7 this year...mornings are noisy!

I wish I’d known this. I witnessed a neighbor having several nests torn down his rental property. I had been loving their songs and watching them. Devastated. Thank you. I know what to do now.

thank you for posting this information.

Pacific Wildlife Care

2 days ago

Last month we successfully fostered 6 orphaned Canada Goslings into a family of Canada Geese near Avila Beach. Canada Geese are greedy, fierce parents; it’s as if they want to have all the babies; and when they see a human handling one, will usually approach that person directly, hissing and demanding that they hand it over. On two separate occasions volunteers were able to locate a goose family with goslings, and clinic staff rushed to meet these families with our young patients that were ready for reintroduction to the wild. The parents accepted the new goslings into their family and they all walked off together.

You can help us continue our lifesaving work by donating to our fundraiser — www.facebook.com/donate/246793960073553/?fundraiser_source=external_url
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Dang! That’s a lot of kids to watch over!!! Lol ❤️

Yay! One of those goslings was Angel Aurora Dawn, from The Gentle Barn. I didn't realize she was so near me in Avila Beach. ❤️

How awesome!

Pacific Wildlife Care

1 week ago

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Pacific Wildlife Care

1 week ago

Often as wildlife rehabilitators we see the results of well-intentioned rescuers trying to raise and feed wildlife. Lack of knowledge can result in harm and even death for the animal. Baby birds covered in hardened food not only lose the insulation needed to keep warm but the damage to their feathers can mean they must be kept in care through a complete molt. Such long-term captivity is difficult and risky for them. Improper nutrition, even for a brief time, can result in bone and growth problems and may be fatal. Please, if you find injured or orphaned wildlife, call a licensed rehabilitator immediately. We are open every day of the year to help you. Don’t feed or water the animal. Keep it in a warm, dark, quiet place away from people and pets. Following these simple instructions may mean the difference between life and death. Although we hope you contact us right away, we will take any wildlife no matter how long it has been in your care and we will do everything we can to see it successfully released.

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Pacific Wildlife Care

2 weeks ago

Timeline PhotosNesting season is in full swing. Unless there is a safety issue, please put off trimming of trees until the fall/winter. Many wildlife species rely on trees to raise their young. Many of those species are also cavity nesters which means their nests and homes are not visible. These pictures are all orphaned wildlife that were trimmed from their homes, many times resulting in death of parents or siblings. Help us spread the word! Write a note to your local tree or landscape company and tell your neighbors! ... See MoreSee Less

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New neighbors moved in across the street from me and the first thing they did was have two large trees removed from the front yard. It made me sad because I kept thinking about this. Do professional tree trimming services check before they take down a tree, or do they not care as long as they get paid? Are there any laws prohibiting them? If not there should be.

I just saw tons of trees chopped down all over my city I mean seriously. A mom Robin just made a nest on my deck so I try to keep the door shut cuz my cats seem to scare it from coming back to the nest.

I wish the professional tree guys cared.

Thanks for the reminder. Would September be OK?