Second Chance to be Free
Rescue & Rehabilitation
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Our primary area of focus is providing for the rehabilitation of our native wildlife. TCWC hotline volunteers answer calls regarding wildlife 24/7. More than 2,500 calls are received from our three counties annually. We determine, following protocols, if the bird, mammal, or reptile is truly distressed and recommend a course of treatment. Sometimes x-rays or surgery are required and these are often donated by Jackson Creek Veterinary Clinic, Angels Camp Veterinary Hospital, Acorn Hills Animal Center, and Dr. Jeanne Smith, Avian Veterinarian. TCWC only pays for the medications. For complex cases that may need extraordinary protocols, we also consult with U.C. Davis Veterinary School.
The wildlife patient is then transported to our appropriate rehabber and rehabilitation location for care that begins in a quiet place. As the wildling progresses, it is moved outdoors to a cage for more exercise and a more natural habitat and eventual freedom.
Our rehabbers attend yearly training sessions to keep current on care-giving protocols. These protocols adhere to International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (IWRC) and CCWR (California Council For Wildlife Rehabilitators) standards as well as federal and state permit requirements.
The wildlife patient is then transported to our appropriate rehabber and rehabilitation location for care that begins in a quiet place. As the wildling progresses, it is moved outdoors to a cage for more exercise and a more natural habitat and eventual freedom.
Our rehabbers attend yearly training sessions to keep current on care-giving protocols. These protocols adhere to International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (IWRC) and CCWR (California Council For Wildlife Rehabilitators) standards as well as federal and state permit requirements.
