Pacific Wildlife Care's Current and Archived Newsletters

Spring 2020 Second Chance NL

Releases
Soupabration 2019
Learning From Other Centers
Volunteer Stories
New Members
New RMD
In Memoriam

Fall 2019 Second Chance NL

Wildlife Releases
Oiled Sabine’s Gull
PWC Snapshots
Unique Rescue Story
New Members
Our New Rehab Tech
Avoid Taxes & Help PWC

Summer 2019 Second Chance NL

Our New Rehab Tech
Wildlife Releases
A Very Strange Case
Keeping Cats (& Birds) Safe
New Members
Spring Fling Photos
Community Outreach

Spring 2019 Second Chance NL

Spring Reminder
In Memory of Fiona
Soupabration!
New Members
Alice’s New Home
Annual Meeting Highlights
Releases

Fall 2018 Second Chance NL

What's an RMD?!
A Quail Tale
New Members
Welcome New Staff
Releases
Release Photos
Thank Yous

Summer 2018 Second Chance NL

PWC - Nonprofit of the Year - CA Senate District 17
A Strange Place To Be Stuck
Board Member Update
Central Coast Wildlife Festival Photos
Releases
Rabbit Rehab Challenges
PWC Sponsored SLOIFF Winner

Spring 2018 Second Chance Newsletter

Spring Reminder
AB1031 Legislation
Turkey Vulture Rescue
New Members
Bobcat Release Photos
Releases
Upcoming Central Coast Wildlife Festival

Fall 2017 Second Chance Newsletter

Year In Reflection
New Members
Summer Event Photos
Attn: Youth Filmmakers
Board Members Wanted
Releases
Special Thank Yous

Summer 2017 Second Chance NL

Time, Luck & Skills From Falconry
Save the date - Wild at Heart Benefit
Wild in the Plaza photos
New Members
Fish Waste Kills
Youth Art Challenge 2017
Releases & Special Thank Yous

Spring 2017 Second Chance Newsletter

Burrowing Owl: Case #16-2614
Spring Reminder
Skunk Rescue
Release Photos
Special Thank Yous, New Members, Releases
Wild in the Plaza
Soupabration 2016

Fall 2016 Second Chance Newsletter

Rescuing a Bald Eagle in 107 Degree Heat
In Memory of Jack
Gift Membership Offer
Subscribing Members
Pelagic Cormorant
Facility Upgrades
Soupabration! Fundraiser
New Members, Releases & Thanks Yous

Summer 2016 Second Chance Newsletter

Great Horned Owl Mother's Day Adventure
2016 Matching Funds
Releases
Melinda Alvarado - Stepping Back a Bit
Welcome New Staff
Website - New Look
New Members and Special Thank Yous

Spring 2016 Second Chance Newsletter

The "Red Shouldered Girl" In My Backyard
President's Perch
Save the Date: 8th Annual Windows into Wildlife
Matching Funds Available
Soupabration 2015-A fun and successful event
Important Message for Members
New Members, Releases, Special Thank Yous, and MORE!

Fall 2015 Second Chance Newsletter

Great Horned Owl Rescue
Center Director Hired
Ways to Support PWC
New Aviary + Upgrades
New Members, Releases, Special Thank Yous, and MORE!

Summer 2015 Second Chance Newsletter

It Takes a Village: Reuniting Ducklings with Mom
Windows into Wildlife Photos
PWC's First Employee
Welcome Interns
New Members, Releases, Special Thank Yous, and MORE!

Spring 2015 Second Chance Newsletter

Oiled Pelicans & Commitment - Nancy Aaron
Ready For Release
Most Unusual Rescue/Transport Yet!?
Spring Message
New Members, Releases, Special Thank Yous, and MORE!

Fall 2014 Second Chance Newsletter

Ancient Procedure - Allows 21st Century Hawk to Fly
Xena Remembered
Great News - 40K Matched!
PWC Makes Front Page News
New Members, Releases, Special Thank Yous, and MORE!

Pacific Wildlife Care

4 days ago

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Pacific Wildlife Care

5 days 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

6 days 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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Pacific Wildlife Care

2 weeks ago

The best of intentions can cause unintended harm. Follow this information to be a wildlife hero 🙂.

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I've come across many videos of people "rescuing" young wildlife and taking them home. Sure it gets a lot of views in social media land, but *rescue centers* should be consulted first, when possible. All else, leave alone as stated above. Less glamorous, but the best for wildlife.

Important to note with Fledges that Dogs can find, main or kill, too. Especially bird dog breeds.