Rescue, rehabilitate, Release

Rescue

Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue has a team of trained staff and volunteers available to rescue wildlife seven days a week. Using gloves, nets and other safety gear, we are able to safely catch wildlife ranging from hawks and owls to raccoons and coyotes.

Northern Raccoon Baby with Head Stuck in Hole

Rescue and In Field Exam of Red Tailed Hawk

Rehabilitate

We provide specialized medical care to over 1,500 animals a year. With the help of our in house animal care team and a network of good Samaritan veterinarians off-site, we are able to perform surgeries, nutritional care, detailed exams and much more to give these animals the best chance of survival.

Striped Skunk Receives Medical Treatment after it's Paw was Caught in Rat Trap

Juvenile Great Horned Owl Grows in Raptor Recover Center

Orphaned Raccoon Recovers after Medical Procedure

Coyote Pups Explore Enclosure in Wildlife Rehabilitation Community

Virginia Opossum Mother Recovers from Injured with Her Babies

Western Screech Owl Recovers in Raptor Recovery Center

Opossum Rests on Warm Rice Sock in Wildlife Hospital

Release

On average, Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue releases 80% of the patients who come to us for help. The majority return to where they were found. In certain cases, animals are released to special release sites provided by generous members of our community who love animals and want to share their property with them.

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