How are we doing?

More than 90% of our expenses go towards our 2 programs SECOND CHANCE TO BE FREE – CRITTER CARE and SAVING WILDLIFE SAVES US – COMMUNITY EDUCATION.

Second Chance to be Free - TCWC's Critter Care Program

Long-Term Success:

TCWC measures long term success by analyzing our 3 and 5 year average survival rates and then benchmarking them against out-of-area and out-of-state wildlife rehabilitators. We then determine if we can improve our care-giving protocols and subsequent survival rates. We ensure that TCWC complies with federal and state permit requirements and monitor that our protocols adhere to International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (IWRC) and California Council For Wildlife Rehabilitators (CCWR) standards. TCWC maintains an on-going relationship with the University Of California Davis School Of Veterinary Medicine, the second leading veterinary school in the country, to stay apprised of leading-edge wildlife rehab protocols. 

Short-Term Success:
TCWC measures short term success by tracking wildlife intake and the following rates: release, transfer, reunite, re-foster, and death. These are summarized each year on our spreadsheet and forwarded to the appropriate permitting authorities. We also measure our success by the timeliness and quality of our wildlife care giving supplies as well as our ability to quickly respond to new or replacement caging requirements. TCWC shares care giving assistance with in-area and out-of area rehabilitators and veterinarians to improve our animals’ chances for recovery. Complex cases are transferred to U.C. Davis Veterinary School for extraordinary protocols.

SURVIVAL RATES (TARGET IS 50% OR HIGHER)
SEASON      INTAKE          SURVIVAL %
2011              440                     61%  
2012              581                     48% *  
2013              662                     61%  
2014              742                     57%
2015              790                     59%
2016              915                     57%
2017             1032                    76%
*High incidence of bird viruses

Orphaned Grey Foxes

Great Horned Owl

Baby Barn Owls

Saving Wildlife Saves Us - TCWC's Community Education Program

Long-Term Success:
TCWC’s long term success is indicated by the behavioral changes we’ve observed by our tri- county communities. For example, the number of owl and bat boxes installed, the reduction in citizen deer and duck feeding, and the “how do we” questions asked at our annual “Wildlife Workshop”.

Short-Term Success:
TCWC’s short term success is indicated by the year-over-year increase in requests for our presentations at our local schools, senior centers, and area events.

EDUCATION ATTENDEES & HOURS
SEASON     ATTENDEES     SESSIONS     SESSION HOURS  
2012                      1875                   14                       27  
2013                      2665                   27                       58            
2014                      2288                   21                       34  
2015                      3134                   34                       64
2016                      3526                   33                       89
2017                      5664                   30                       71

The kids gather to learn!

Sharing the wonders

See TCWC's 2015 Impact Report
See TCWC's 2016 Impact Report
See TCWC's 2017 Impact Report

As a direct outcome of our efforts to achieve these results, Tri County Wildlife Care has been acknowledged by the Guidestar Exchange, being awarded the Gold Participant status!

UPDATE: In June of 2016, the diligence and hard work of the volunteers and leadership team was acknowledged with Platinum Participant status by the GuideStar Exchange!