Why You Shouldn’t Raise Wildlife on Your Own

Why You Shouldn’t Raise Wildlife on Your Own

A young house finch was brought into WildCare after being cared for by a Marin neighbor for two days. It was covered in a homemade mash that was fed to the bird every few hours using an eye dropper.  Every spring and summer, well-meaning people across Marin County...
A Sneak Peek at the Future of Wildlife Care

A Sneak Peek at the Future of Wildlife Care

A Sneak Peek at the Future of Wildlife Care The day-to-day work of running a wildlife hospital doesn’t slow down, even when the future is under construction just down the road. This month, our hospital and animal care staff traded their scrubs for hard hats and...
A Badger’s Road to Recovery: A WildCare First

A Badger’s Road to Recovery: A WildCare First

Have you ever seen an American badger? Most people never have. Although they inhabit many areas around the San Francisco Bay, these remarkable animals are fierce, solitary, and almost entirely nocturnal — living in deep dens they dig with their powerful claws, rarely...
Even the Best Dog Can Still Harm Wildlife

Even the Best Dog Can Still Harm Wildlife

Turkey brought into WildCare with dog bites. Dogs are beloved members of our families. They hike with us, explore beaches with us, and accompany us on adventures throughout Marin County. But even the friendliest dog can pose a serious risk to wildlife. Every year,...