Wildlife Patient Stories

Why would an owl get hit by a car? This Northern Saw-whet Owl was hit by a car! In this video, after recovering at WildCare he flies free. As the clocks fall back and the days get shorter, WildCare sees … Continued

Update 10/30/19 Our lights are on, come enjoy special animal encounters at WildCare! It has been a challenging few days, but the power is finally back on at WildCare. We recognize that not everyone is as fortunate, however, and we … Continued

On October 13, a passerby found three pigeons with sticky, matted feathers, struggling to fly and walk in front of a grocery store in the Nob Hill area of San Francisco. Realizing the birds were in trouble, rescuers brought them, … Continued

 In the video above you can see the mother opossum foraging for food with her whole family, including the two white siblings on board! You can tell that all those babies are heavy, and keep an eye out for … Continued

Early fall is a busy time for WildCare’s Living with Wildlife Hotline 415-456-7283, even as things SHOULD be slowing slowing down in the Wildlife Hospital. We’ve had some indications that this fall is going to be unusual, however! Ping-pong balls … Continued

WildCare currently has 69 orphaned baby squirrels in care. That number is up from 55 babies in care last week. They just keep coming in! Each of these babies needs very specialized care. In the videos on this page you’ll … Continued

Summer is Rattlesnake Season This rattlesnake came to WildCare tangled in garden netting. Watch Medical Staff untangle him and give him an antiseptic bath to start his path to healing. Remember these are trained professionals… don’t try to handle a … Continued

When someone calls WildCare’s Hotline (415-456-7283) and says they have a fawn in distress, one of our first questions is whether the young deer still has a fawn’s spots. WildCare treats fawns, but, per Fish and Wildlife regulations, we are … Continued

This turtle’s rescuer, Deb, saw him crossing the street as she drove to work one morning in May. Knowing that a turtle on a busy road was in danger, Deb pulled over, but just as she was getting out of … Continued

 WildCare supporter Eileen sent this wonderful video of coyote pups playing on her back deck. Mom, dad and the entire extended coyote family work hard to raise healthy pups like these! Who’s the Best Dad? All the wonderful human … Continued