Pacific Wildlife Care's Current and Archived Newsletters

Summer 2020 Second Chance NL

Wildlife Releases
Unique Spring Rescue
IMO- Nancy Muenter
My New Life
New Members
New Board Member

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!

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Pacific Wildlife Care

3 weeks ago

Looking for something to do today? Maybe it's time to clean your bird feeder!

Feeding wild birds is a popular hobby, but it can be extremely dangerous if not done properly. Mycoplasmosis is a common “feeder disease” we see in House Finches (like this patient) and American Goldfinches, but it is certainly not the only disease spread through dirty feeders. Poxvirus, trichomoniasis, mycotoxin exposure, and even zoonotic diseases like salmonellosis are commonly spread by poorly-maintained feeding stations.

If you choose to feed wild birds, which can be a very enjoyable way to appreciate wildlife, please feed responsibly. Feeders (and water sources like bird baths) should be cleaned every week or two by being fully emptied, washed with soap/warm water or run through a dishwasher, disinfected with a solution that will kill these viruses and bacteria (we recommend 10% bleach), and fully rinsed and dried before re-filling. Fallen seed below the feeder should also be cleaned up regularly. When buying a new feeder, pay close attention to how easily the feeder can be taken down and disassembled and whether or not it is made of an easily disinfected, non-porous material.

Feeding wild birds is done for HUMAN enjoyment – the birds do not require this supplemental food. Please make sure that you are not causing harm with your hobby.

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Thank you for the information.

Jan Nugent

Pacific Wildlife Care

3 weeks ago

It’s still baby season! Which means you might have animals using areas of your property for dens to raise their young. Do not trap wildlife! You may accidentally be separating parents from their young. If you can hold off from evicting your new neighbors until the young are out on their own, then great! The family will move on once the young are old enough. If not, call the Pacific Wildlife Care Hotline or your local wildlife rehabilitator for advice on dealing with wildlife.

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Pacific Wildlife Care

3 weeks ago

These three young Great Horned Owls are recovering in one of our flights from various injuries. They are all doing great, gaining weight, and learning the skills necessary to be released back to the wild.
Great Horned Owls have silent flight thanks to specialized feathers. The feathers on their wings are serrated on the leading edge helping to disrupt airflow. This allows them to not only be able to sneak up on their favorite prey items like rodents but also gives them the ability to hear their prey and strike accurately. You can help owls like this by making sure you aren't using rodenticide poisons and encouraging businesses that use these bait boxes with poisons to find other ways. Check out raptorsarethesolution.org to find out more.

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Pacific Wildlife Care

4 weeks ago

We are honored and excited to announce that we have been chosen to participate in a special charitable giving campaign, sponsored and funded by Target. And you have the chance to help direct a portion of Target’s donation to us!

Now through September 30, vote for us through the Target Circle program to help determine how Target’s donation will be divvied up. Find out more about Target Circle here: www.target.com/circle

We’re asking our supporters to help us make the most of this incredible opportunity. Every vote counts to help us receive a portion of the available Target funds as we continue our mission to support San Luis Obispo County wildlife through rehabilitation and educational outreach.

Don’t forget, as you earn more votes, you can keep voting multiple times during the campaign!

Thank you for your support, and we encourage you to share your support for us (and your thanks to Target) on social media throughout the duration of the voting!

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I had purchased something online some time ago - so I already had 11 votes to cast for PWC. I think you do have to enter the SLO Zip 93401 as your store to vote for PWC.

Thanks for the zipcode detail Margaret.

13 Votes in!

Pacific Wildlife Care

4 weeks ago

You may be seeing more snakes, including rattlesnakes, when you are out on a hike or walk. Just remember that when you go outside you are in their home. Please give them and any wildlife a wide berth so as not to disturb them. All snakes play a vital role in the ecosystem.

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What would to you do if you were cornered with no way out and someone is trying to poke you with a stick or trying to harm you? Put your self in their skin, think!

But what if your doofus dog steps on it before you can stop him?! Don’t worry, all involved parties ended up ok. 🙄

This is awesome!!

Central Coast Snake Services - Thought you might like this one.