Pacific Wildlife Care

Pacific Wildlife Care started with a shoestring of about 30 people that decided to rescue sick, injured and orphaned animals using their own ingenuity, passion and resources. They identified and paid veterinarians. The "Rehabbers" took classes and became caretakers, the "Transporters" picked up the animals and the "Phone" people made the connections, just by having a message phone! The community eagerly embraced them, their reputation grew, and every year brought them more recognition and appreciation. PWC began to train and educate the very people that came to them for help.
Steadfastly, PWC gained a credible public support system that also contributed monies for their cause. They acquired a building around 2005, and our "Wildlife Center" was born! I had the privilege of opening the center with these s/heroes. It was a dream come true. We were overwhelmed and fueled by our hope and purpose. We could now work as a team together, instead of working from our individual homes.
PWC's successful outreach spread exponentially and became an essential nonprofit, and by grassroot organizing. I am awed to see new innovation and technology, expert staffing, professional training, interfacing of like facilities, and skilled leadership all manifest each day at Pacific Wildlife Care. More and more individualized care for each type of animal is highlighted. Community support also reflects its success. PWC's progress staggers me as it hits continuing heights. We now have our own veterinarian, director and other paid positions!
This is my experience, my 10 year enchantment and delight with this remarkable animal rehabilitation facility. The center merits your donation and it deserves your attention as its burgeoning popularity necessitates upkeep and, as you can imagine, tons of food! Please join us as we reduce suffering and deliver care to wild animals.

I love wildlife and hurt when I see them hurt. Pacific Wildlife Care (PWC) is an amazing group of dedicated people who give of themselves tirelessly in the effort to save as many injured or sick animals as possible. Many of the things we treat are human-caused, usually inadvertently, so it touches the heart all the more. PWC has made great strides over the last 25 years, working with others to construct the rehabilitation center in Morro Bay and retaining a full-time wildlife veterinarian. Just as important, we have a Hotline that anyone can call when they see an animal in distress; we train volunteers and interns, and we educate the public about how they can make a difference.

We've come a long way, but there's a long way to go. Right now we're on the cusp of growing on an organizational level. I see the possibilities, and I am inspired to help.

I thought I would just help one summer back in 2007, when the P.W.C. Rehab Center had just opened...but who knew I would love the feeling of being helpful to injured or orphaned wildlife and to the organization. I help whenever I can: phone volunteer, rescue & transport, education, fundraising events, Center work. I love doing it all! Everyone who volunteers helps our S.L.O. County wildlife, who don't have a voice.

I am been a volunteer with this organization which is actually doing business as Pacific Wildlife Care, with the website of www.pacificwildlifecare.org, for 7 years. It has grown and florished in that short amount of time. In 2007, it moved into an actual facility after being only a group of home wildlife rehabilitators. There is a 90 seabird flight cage, and numerous aviaries, and mammal cages with plans for more. In 2013, they obtained the services of a full-time wildlife veterinarian. Not only has the kind of care animals receive increased dramatically, meds used, techniques available, a surgery suite, and some very sophisticated equipment. Some of this likely due to donors who rallied to help when it was known the vet was coming.