Second Chance to be Free - Critter Care
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This is our primary cause: to provide 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.
Saving Wildlife Saves Us - Community Education
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Free of charge and upon request, TCWC volunteers visit schools, clubs and events, reaching preschool kids, K-12 students and adults. We demonstrate the continuing harmful effects of pesticides, insecticides, and poisons on wildlife and subsequently, on us.
Our lessons on wildlife conservation and living green change annually. The topics range from Amazing Owls, to the Grey Wolf of Yellowstone National Park, to the Near Extinction of the Peregrine Falcon due to the use of DDT, but our theme is always SAVING WILDLIFE SAVES US. We believe this is true and teach that biodiversity provides the healthy ecosystem with clean air and water that we all need to thrive. Our future depends on living in balance with nature and we promote this lesson for the health of future generations which is why we continually reach out to preschools, K-12 and scout and camp groups. |
Education presentations are FREE. Call 209-283-3245 to schedule.
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