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Helping CA Wildlife – AB 1031

January 3, 2018

AB 1031 NATIVE CA WILDLIFE REHABILITATION VOLUNTARY TAX CONTRIBUTION FUND AB 1031 was passed by the California legislature and signed by Governor Brown on October 5, 2017. This bill adds a checkbox under Voluntary Tax Contributions on your personal income tax form to designate a tax-deductible amount in excess of their personal tax liability that…

Merriam Chipmunks Released in Tahoe

August 25, 2017

I first heard the chipmunk story from a friend, Fred Friedman. His wife Rochelle’s daughter, Deven Day, had recently moved to San Luis County from the Reno / Mount Rose area. One of the possessions she moved was a dresser. For two weeks, it sat where she had moved it, until she decided to put…

Wild in the Plaza – you should come!

May 6, 2017

Young Artist Featured at Wild in the Plaza Event Celebrating 30 years, Pacific Wildlife Care is presenting a free family event on May 13, 2017 from noon – 4pm in Mission Plaza, featuring artistic wildlife creations of local high school artist Kaya G, and sponsored by Joan Gellert-Sargen. Kaya’s magical owl was adopted as the…

What If There Were an Oil Spill Here?

April 14, 2017

Most residents of San Luis Obispo County have no idea what would happen if there was an oil spill nearby either on the ocean off our county, or inland. The Refugio Oil Spill was a pipe disaster, which just happened to be close to the ocean. We have no oil pipes running through San Luis…

Pacific Wildlife Care—911 animal rescue and rehabilitation

April 3, 2017

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer by Tom Wilmer, March 27, 2017 aired on KCBX radio Meg Crockett and Kathleen Dillon, board members of Pacific Wildlife Care based in Morro Bay, share insights about the organization’s mission and events surrounding the May 2017 30th anniversary celebration scheduled for May 13th in Mission Plaza San Luis…

Proclamation: Pacific Wildlife Care recognized for 30 Years of Non-Profit Service to Wildlife

March 11, 2017

The following proclamation was read and approved by the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors on March 7, 2017: (RESOLUTION RECOGNIZES AND THANKS PACIFIC WILDLIFE CARE FOR 30 YEARS OF WILDLIFE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION AND COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH). WHEREAS, Pacific Wildlife Care is the only wildlife rehabilitation organization in San Luis Obispo County, an…

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Pacific Wildlife Care

4 hours 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.

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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. ❤️

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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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1 week 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?

Pacific Wildlife Care

2 weeks ago

From infants to juveniles these three Long-tailed Weasels have grown up in our care thanks to the hard work of our home rehabbers and staff. All were orphaned and one was, unfortunately, caught by a cat. Her wounds were treated and she was given antibiotics. Now these three are learning the skills necessary to be back in the wild including foraging for food, climbing, and being wary of people. Weasels are sometimes seen during the day in the wild but will mostly be out at night. They are carnivores and eat lizards, mice, eggs, and sometimes insects. They have a high rate of metabolism and have to eat about 40% of their body weight a day!

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My neighbor spotted what he thinks is a 'ferret' in his backyard on LaGarza in Pismo Beach. He said it seem 'domesticated' based on it not having any fear of him, and that it started to come to him when he called it. However it decided to go under some bushes and he lost track of it. He also mentioned that it was limping and held one paw off of the ground. That was this afternoon (5.24.2020) at around 1:30.

From the Central Coast??? Never seen one!

Thank you for saving these precious babies.

What a great job you all do so much compassion!

So glad! I was looking for my first of the season, and unfortunately saw it hit and deceased on the road...these rescued ones may "replace" it in the grand scheme of things!

Saw one near my home in Morro Bay several weeks ago. First I had ever seen. I was so delighted! Thanks for all you do.

Cute little guys. Love the work PWC does.❣️

Thank you so much for saving them😍

Thank you to all at Pwc. Great job.

Awesome job!! What cuties these are!

So cute!

awe so cute

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