Annual Snapshot
Permitted wildlife rehabilitators in California strive promote excellence, integrity, and professionalism in the field of wildlife rehabilitation. Highly specialized training and experience are required to properly care for and treat sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife. Every year, thousands of wildlife are treated at one of the many wildlife rehabilitation facilities that are operated by wildlife rehabilitators, their staff, and volunteers year-round to provide this service. By the numbers (2022):
- 97,756 wild animal intakes
- 63,923 birds
- 32,441 mammals
- 564 reptiles, 23 amphibians
- 81 wildlife rehabilitation facilities, ~540 satellite facilities
- 46 Native Wildlife Rehabilitation Grants, $534,397 awarded
Voluntary Tax Fund Grant
Funding for this competitive grant program is provided from the Native California Wildlife Rehabilitation Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund pursuant Fish and Game Code Section 1773(opens in new tab). These grants distribute much needed funds to wildlife rehabilitators to support activities such as veterinarian treatment, animal care, facility maintenance and conservation education. California’s wildlife rehabilitators need your help more than ever. As non-profit entities, these facilities operate with limited resources. By donating to the Native California Wildlife Rehabilitation Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund you will help support quality practices in the rehabilitation of wildlife statewide.
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