I have been impressed with Karolyn’s commitment to all wildlife. People in this area have very limited access for help with found sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife. Karolyn appreciates the finder’s concern and will accept the animal, even if it is a pigeon or rat. Many rehabbers will not take in these animals because they are not considered indigenous. The public does not understand why a distressed wild creature they have found and made the effort to get it help, is not accepted for rehabilitation. By accepting the animal, Karolyn is reinforcing the principle of caring for all wild creatures and bringing a new appreciation and commitment by the public to protect our wildlife. Karolyn has developed many contacts for out sourcing some of her patients to specialized species specific rehabbers. This increases their survival rates. Karolyn spent many hours training and developing a relationship with our local animal control shelters. Before Karolyn, wildlife that was picked up was euthanized. Now with the education that Karolyn has provided animal control, most wildlife is taken to rehabilitation and/or released. With Karolyn’s training, the animal control officers feel confident in handling wildlife and have a deeper connection with them. This relationship with animal control has been a huge success in increasing the survival rate of distressed wildlife. Karolyn is very competent with the needed treatment of many types of wildlife. She has a high rate of success and release of her patients. I hope that you will give high recognition to Karolyn’s Sunshine Haven Rehabilitation for her dedication to our wildlife.
A few years ago I took a bird that had become water logged from a recent storm to Sunshine Haven . I was impressed with the what I experienced. When I retired a year later I began volunteering by fostering baby animals. I have since become more and more involved with the care of injured animals. Dr. Karolyn's knowledge and expertise about the various animals and what care they need never ceases to amaze me. As a result Sunshine Haven is one of the best places an animal in need could go to.
Yesterday I made a delivery in Riverside county to a mattress company Loyola off sycamore canyon 7380 sycamore canyon Riverside county 92508 there's a beautiful mother owl that was hit by a car in front of the building the owners don't care they told me let it die I can't get nobody to come out and get it it's now day two it's been two days the last two days I drove all the way back out here today cuz I had a feeling that the owl was still there it's 5:20 in the afternoon and I don't know what to do can somebody that knows how to fix animals please go rescue that poor bird it's in the corner of the building you can't miss again the address is 7380 sycamore canyon boulevard Riverside county 92508 it's been hit since yesterday morning I just went and seen it it's down and strong waiting for help please someone have it hard I've called every single animal rescue bird rescue in Riverside county none of them can come it
We are so proud about all the accomplishments and positive linear growth!
Really looking for a bright future at our new location!
I first heard about Sunshine Haven Wildlife Rehab about 4 years ago. My neighbor had some baby bunnies and their mother had been killed by a car. I found Sunshine Haven and delivered the bunnies to them for care. I was absolutely amazed at their operation. They not only take all species of wildlife, but they provide a tremendous service to the public by educating them on our indigenous wildlife. Without Sunshine Haven, Riverside and the surrounding cities would have no option available when they find injured or orphaned wildlife. I was so impressed with their operation that I began taking the necessary classes so I could volunteer my time to help this organization. It is a 24/7 operation and takes a tremendous amount of time and money to accomplish what they do, but it all seems worth it on release day! Pictured are the bunnies that I first brought into Sunshine Haven
Took an injured Red Shouldered hawk in today. What a wonderful, knowledgeable, and caring rescue. What this place does is beyond words and they deserve any help they can get. Without this amazing place, many wild creatures would not stand a chance.
This organization has always been extremely helpful. I've contacted them for help several times and they have always given great information to help out animals. They give me hope people care about wildlife.
Thank you so much Sunshine Haven Wildlife Rehab for being such kind souls, I don’t know what our injured wildlife would do with out all your help, love and compassion. It’s amazing to think of the hundreds and hundreds of animals you help save and release each and every year. I am so thankful to have such an amazing wildlife hospital here locally, right in my own county (Riverside). Thank you for being there for these animals, that have either been hurt, sick or abandoned as babies - these animals would have otherwise died without your help. Couldn’t ask for a better place then Sunshine Haven.
I have had many experiences with Sunshine Haven Wildlife Rehabilitation. I'm one of those people the neighbors call on when they find an abandoned baby or injured critter, and they trust me to make sure they get cared for. I, in turn, call on Sunshine Haven. One day a friend brought me an injured opossum who had obviously been nursing but no babies could be found. I took her to Karolyn at Sunshine Haven, and she after she cared for the injuries, she put her in a cage with very young joeys who had lost their mommy. We held our breath as we watched the mother check over the babies, then she took over cleaning and nursing them as if they were hers. After those were grown enough to be weaned, Karolyn let her act as surrogate mother to another group, then released her into the wild to live her own life.