Our Mission

Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue is run by a team of dedicated staff and volunteers who are passionate about wildlife. While all members of our team have different professional backgrounds and areas of expertise, everyone shares the same enthusiasm and devotion to helping wildlife. Thanks to their commitment and compassion, Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue is able to uphold the highest standard of care to every patient that comes through our doors. 

Founded in 1981 by a small group of women wanting to make a difference for wildlife in Sonoma County, SCWR has grown to care for over 1,500 animals a year through our Wildlife Hospital and Hotline services. 

Over the past 45 years, our services have expanded to help rescue, rehabilitate and release wildlife throughout Sonoma County as well as educate our community on the vital roles that wildlife play in our ecosystems. 

Over the past two decades, Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue has developed three businesses to help our community handle wildlife issues using humane and life oriented methods. Our Barn Owl Maintenance Program (BOMP), A Wildlife Exclusion Service (AWES) and Predator Exclusion and Education Program (PEEP) all currently help fund our mission and contribute to protecting wildlife in California.

 Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue is dedicated to: the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife; the promotion, understanding, appreciation, protection and conservation of wildlife through both our Educational Outreach Programs and our advocacy efforts. Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue also makes charitable contributions to animal rescue and rehabilitation organizations as authorized by the Board.