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High above the vineyard, Michael McGuire leans from his perch on a tall orchard ladder and signals: pay dirt. He’s peering cautiously into the dark interior of a rectangular wood box bolted to the top of a 15-foot metal pole amid rows of greening grapevines.
Usually, McGuire is out making house calls...
August 13, 2023
Flying Tails: Bald Eagle Rescue
January 4, 2023
August 18, 2022
Flying Tails: The Flight of the Falcon
July 13, 2022
November 15, 2021
Black bear comes down from Petaluma tree after more than 15 hours
November 15, 2021
Bear in Petaluma tree comes down, wanders off
November 15, 2021
Food Lures Black Bear Out Of Petaluma Backyard Redwood Tree
October 28, 2021
Mountain lion released after capture in Santa Rosa neighborhood
October 27, 2021
Mountain lion spotted in Santa Rosa neighborhood tranquilized, undergoing evaluation
October 18, 2021
Researcher: Mountain lion captured near Rohnert Park schools has ‘neurological disorder’
October 18, 2021
Mountain Lion in Rohnert Park Tranquilized; Nearby Schools Lift Lockdowns
September 30, 2021
Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue in Petaluma eyes expansion to better serve black bears
September 20, 2021
Sonoma Co. Wildlife Refuge Asks Public’s Help To Rescue Cubs Orphaned By Caldor Fire
September 20, 2021
South Sonoma County Animal Shelter Welcomes Bear Cubs
October 8, 2020
May 14, 2020
Petaluma wildlife sightings increase during shutdown
September 2, 2019
Barn owls are ‘killing machines’ and good for pest management in vineyards
August 23, 2019
Orphaned baby beaver finds comfort with otters at local shelter
May 17, 2019
Sonoma County vintners using barn owls for pest control
November 5, 2018
Sonoma County wildlife rescues on the increase
October 19, 2018
Bay Area wildlife rescue center caring for record number of injured or orphaned animals
February 10, 2018
Mountain lion burned in California's Thomas Fire gets Sonoma County home
January 26, 2018
Burned mountain lion cub to stay in captivity in Petaluma
July 26, 2017
How Sonoma County residents can help wildlife survive the heat
July 14, 2017
Sonoma County wildlife officials warn against 'rescuing' bunnies left alone
August 19, 2017
Weaselly visitors descend on Penngrove
November 2, 2017
STEPPING OUT: Local musicians band together to help burned and displaced animals
February 4, 2016
What’s up with those Sonoma County skunks?
June 15, 2016
Are you sharing your home with Sonoma County's wildlife?
July 28, 2016
Scared Opossum Clings To Pool Hose All Night So She Won't Drown
October 18, 2016
Smith: A mountain lion takes up residence in outer Petaluma
October 18, 2015
Does your indoor cat want a taste of the outdoors? Build them a catio.
May 4, 2014
Jane Goodall's granddaughter lends her hands to Sonoma County's wildlife
March 26, 2013
Doing Unto Others Episode 3 Doris Duncan & Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue
December 12, 2012
Emerging virus in raccoons may provide cancer clues
December 5, 2012
When wildlife needs a helping hand Local nonprofit surviving on donations
November 6, 2011
Otter goes free at Spring Lake
October 21, 2011
Injured Golden Eagle found in Mendocino County on the road to recovery
October 1, 2011
September 8, 2011
Rescuers release birds, but rehab center overwhelmed this summer
August 4, 2011
Rescuers Trying to Save Golden Eagle
May 11, 2011
Real Hero, Doris Duncan, Animal
January 2, 2011
Wayward otter captured in Rohnert Park
July 19, 2010
Take a Saturday Tour of Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue's Scenic Animal Haven
September 9, 2008
Volunteers fished, collected donations to feed animals
June 3, 2008