Educating the public, especially young people, is an integral part of the mission of Tri County Wildlife Care. We make presentations locally to thousands of young people informing them about the value of wildlife. But our reach is more than local.

Through our website, a Boy Scout Troop in Michigan has used our Living Wildlife Friendly section to compile birding guides and activities for parents to use in helping their Boy Scouts earn the Bird Study Merit Badge.

One of the scouts, Sean at the Michigan Crossroads Council of the BSA, found this web page - https://www.austinrealestate.com/fun-facts-about-hummingbirds-in-texas.php - of fascinating facts on hummingbirds. Four hummingbirds we see here in California are mentioned: Anna's are here year-round, Rufous who migrate through early spring and early fall, and black-chinned, and the littlest one, the Calliope.

Thank you to this Boy Scout Troop, Jackie, their assistant troop leader, and the parents for spending time with the boy scouts learning about the birds we share the world with.

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NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES.  SOME DRIVE CLASSIC CARS.

Tri County Wildlife Care is honored to add the MotherLode Cruisers to the Hall of Heroes at our new Paws Partners Center. There, extraordinary people who support local wildlife in need are recognized with their own dedicated animal-shaped plaque. In this case, of course, the animal of choice could only be a Roadrunner!

The MLC ‘wild at heart’ car club gifted TCWC with an amazing $5,500 donation from the proceeds of their 2021 Classic Car Show. We are overwhelmed by their generosity and impressed by how many people attend to check out the cars and how much fun the event is!  
Over 600 animals have already been in TCWC’s care this year, many of them baby squirrels, foxes and other mammals that drink lots of formula. TCWC has also had 3 eagle patients, one that has needed intensive veterinary care for his wounds. Thank you MLC for helping us help these animals!

Bret Risius and Connie Gonsalves, plus their teams, clearly work hard to hold a successful classic car event to benefit our small community. TCWC is privileged to be a recipient of their success and we salute this group of dedicated car enthusiasts!

What duck has the nickname of "whistler?" It’s the Common Goldeneye. Hunters gave this duck the nickname of “whistler” as this is the sound their wings make in flight. Cold weather accentuates the whistling sound. Click the image to learn more!

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Do you know the difference between a hare and a rabbit? And that Bugs Bunny was not a rabbit! Click the image to learn more!

We are moving and we want YOU to come too!

A-PAL Humane Society and Tri County Wildlife Care have teamed up for the last 5 years to share space and resources and now we have taken the step to join domestic animal and wildlife care in a permanent home called the Paws Partners Center.  We are now together at 12360 Trade Center Drive, right next door to Jackson Creek Vet Clinic.

We are excited to be able to care for more animals and to provide more space for their better recovery.  Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of Dr. Lisa Hilf and Dr. Bob Yack, Barbara J. Brown, Rose Swingle and the estates of Mary Lee McClure, Hazel Johnson, Bette J Phipps and Marjorie Strohm, we have a wonderful safe harbor for animals in need.

Both non- profit groups benefit our community and together we are stronger with our greatest asset being our shared volunteers. We look forward to continuing to expand and innovate operations at this new location and to continue to support you and county operations.
Thank you for your kindness and good wishes and we will keep you posted as we get ready for baby season.

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32,834 Thank Yous!

From the tips of our antlers to the feathers on our tails,  we thank YOU from the bottom of our furry and feathered hearts for your generous donation Giving Tuesday December 1, 2020.

We are so grateful for you & the second chance  you give so many of us to be wild and free!

With your help, we received a whopping $32,834 TOTAL!

Thank you again!

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 In the United States, we throw away 25% more trash during the holidays than during any other part of the year. All the ribbons, wrapping paper, and plastic bows ultimately end up in landfill. We can do better.

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