Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and release injured & orphaned wild animals as well as educating the public on how to co–exist with our wild neighbors.
ABOUT US
Wildlife Care of SoCal was founded in 1994 by a group of individuals who saw with increasing regularity that wild animals were becoming victims of urbanization and therefore the desperate need for experienced wildlife rehabilitators, to care for our native wildlife.
Most of us are aware that because of human activities animal species globally are disappearing at an ever accelerating rate. Each year in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties alone, thousands of wild animals are injured, orphaned or displaced largely because of human-created problems: Through the efforts of concerned and caring humans, many animals can be rehabilitated . Using specialized techniques and diets to facilitate their recoveries, we successfully release the majority of our patients back into nature.
We welcome you to join us.
Please help us continue to care for California Wildlife
Your tax deductible donations will go a long way to help us in our mission to rescue, rehabilitate and release injured and orphaned wild animals.
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We just released 8 beautiful Coyote pups back into the wild. They came into our care as little ones-some with their eyes still closed, others a little older. During rehab, we bring together orphaned individuals from different family groups. As they grow together, they form their own pack, developing bonds, family dynamics, and social behaviors that will help them survive in the wild. These animals are so misunderstood. To prepare for release, we caught eight healthy 8-month-old coyotes with a net and placed them in transport crates. Even in a small space, not one attempted to bite, attack, or act aggressively toward us. Each one focused on one thing: getting away from us. That experience speaks volumes about their desire to avoid people. While every coyote and situation is different, understanding their behavior helps us respond with confidence, not fear. If a coyote needs encouragement to leave your yard, stand tall, be assertive, and wave your arms from a distance. Give them a clear escape route, and never corner or chase them. We can set boundaries while treating them with understanding and respect. Godspeed buddies.
We faced another frightening emergency when the Santa Clarita bike fire reached the enclosures at our satellite raccoon rehabilitation facility. Thankfully, our rehabilitator, her family, and their home are safe. However, several raccoons awaiting release suffered burns and smoke inhalation.#tehachapi Volunteer Wildlife Transport sprang into action, safely gathering and transporting all the raccoons to our main facility in Simi Valley last night for initial triage and stress management. They returned this morning to transport the raccoons to facilities in Santa Barbara and San Diego, where both have veterinarians on staff.We are deeply grateful for their quick response and dedication. Their team fills a critical need in wildlife rescue by helping capture and transport animals when rehabilitation facilities need assistance.Please consider donating directly to Tehachapi Volunteer Wildlife Transport to support this essential work.Donate via Venmo: venmo.com
All these coyotes have recovered or are recovering from mange. 2 have been released; the rest will also be released when they are ready. 2 came from Santa Clarita, 1 from La Habra, 1 from Sylmar, and 1 from Agua Dulce. PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW YOUR COMMUNITY TO USE RODENT POISON. You are the difference in your community. Use your voice! wildlifecareofventura.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2021-Newsletter-.pdf
It takes one person or coyote to initiate change, but it takes a village to make it happen!
WENDY'S LAW has been accepted for hearing by the Commission. YOU CAN STILL SEND LETTERS until Sept. 30; pre-registration to speak via Zoom starts on Sept. 30 as well.CommissionersEric Sklar, PresidentSaint HelenaDarius Anderson, Vice President, KenwoodJacque Hostler-Carmesin, Member McKinleyvilleSamantha Murray, MemberLa JollaErika Zavaleta, Member Santa CruzSTATE OF CALIFORNIA Gavin Newsom, GovernorFish and Game CommissionWildlife Heritage and Conservation Since 1870Meeting Agenda October 13-16, 2026Melissa A. Miller-Henson, Executive Director, P.O. Box 944209, Sacramento, CA 94244-2090, (916) 653-4899, fgc@fgc.ca.gov California Natural Resources Headquarters Building, 715 P Street, AuditoriumSacramento, CA 95814• October 13 will focus on wildlife, inland fisheries, and administrative items.• October 14 will focus on marine and administrative items, and marine protected area(MPA) petitions 2023-14, 2023-23, and 2023-33.• October 15 will focus on MPA petitions 2023-21, 2023-19, 2023-20, 2023-34, 2023-28, 2023-29, 2022-04, and 2023-18 (Vandenberg and Kashtayit).• October 16 will focus on MPA petitions 2023-27, 2023-18 (San Miguel and Anacapa special closures), 2023-15, 2023-16, 2023-32, and 2023-24.Join us in person in Sacramento to provide public comment or observe the meeting.Options for Remote Public Comment via Zoom or PhoneTo join the meeting remotely via Zoom (video and audio, click directly on the meeting link at us02web.zoom.us/j/81694577331. For detailed instructions on joining by phone or Zoom, click here or visit the Commission meetings webpage at fgc.ca.gov/meetings; for instructions on joining by phone (audio only), refer to Option 3.The Commission will make a reasonable effort to provide the public additional opportunities to observe or provide comment in the meeting through the Zoom webinar platform by computer, mobile device, or telephone connection. However, the Commission cannot guarantee the accessibility or functionality of the remote connection options. Should technical issues affect remote attendee access or webinar quality, an attempt will be made to resolve them; however, the meeting will continue with in-person attendees.Option for Remote Observation Without Public CommentTo watch or listen only on the day of the meeting, visit www.fgc.ca.gov (link is on the right side of the page). The Commission will make a reasonable effort to live-stream the meeting so the public can observe from a remote location without providing comments. However, the Commission cannot guarantee the accessibility or functionality of the webcast.Re: Petition for regulation change (Tracking Number 2026-19) Dear Anna Reams:Thank you for submitting your petition for regulation change to the California Fish and Game Commission (Commission). We assigned your petition tracking number 2026-19.Commission staff reviewed your petition for completeness under Section 662(b), Title 14, California Code of Regulations, and accepted it as complete.The Commission will receive your petition at its October 13-16, 2026 meeting. The Commission will schedule action on your request (to deny or grant for further consideration in a future rulemaking) for its December 15-16, 2026 meeting. While it is not necessary, you are welcome to attend either meeting and provide comment. Meeting agendas and other details, including instructions on how to watch or participate in the meeting, are available on the Commission's website at www.fgc.ca.gov/meetings/2026. Meeting materials are posted to the website a few days before the meeting.If you have any questions about your petition, please feel free to contact Commission staff or me at (916) 653-4899 or fgc@fgc.ca.gov, and please reference your tracking number. Sincerely,H. David ThesellDeputy Executive Director
