Sierra Wildlife Rescue

A nonprofit organization

$10,430 raised by 103 donors

100% complete

$10,000 Goal

Originally a division of Sacramento Wildlife Care in 1990, Sierra Wildlife Rescue (SWR) was formally established in 1992 as the need for wildlife rescue grew in El Dorado County. Led by a group of 85 dedicated wildlife rehabilitators, veterinarians, and supporters, SWR helped 350 wild animals throughout El Dorado, Sacramento, and Yolo Counties during its inaugural year.

Orphaned songbirds accounted for nearly 50% of these wildlife rescues, so in 1996, SWR opened its first "Baby Bird Nursery." Teams of volunteers worked 12-hour days, 7 days per week to feed and care for these orphaned birds. By 2000, SWR had outgrown the Nursery and moved to a larger location. In 2017, SWR got a permanent "home" of its own when the El Dorado County Humane Society generously gifted its building in Diamond Springs to SWR. Today's Nursery treats approximately 750 baby songbirds each season (~April-August) and serves as SWR's Center for education and training classes.

Beyond orphaned songbirds, all other avian species as well as mammals are cared for by in-home rehabilitators. Wildlife we rehabilitate includes squirrels, rabbits, fawns, skunks, opossums, foxes, coyotes, bobcats, raccoons, doves & pigeons, corvids (e.g., crows, ravens), songbirds, waterfowl, game-birds, and raptors (e.g., owls, hawks).

As SWR has grown, so too has its positive reputation! Recognized and highly respected by other wildlife organizations, the United States Department of Fish & Wildlife Service and the California Department of Fish & Wildlife, SWR has become a model of organizational skill and efficiency. As such, SWR is often asked to assist other wildlife organizations throughout Northern California.

Mission

Sierra Wildlife Rescue's mission is to preserve the wildlife of El Dorado County through public education & the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of injured and orphaned wild animals.

Needs

Rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing wild animals requires committed volunteers and financial support. Each dollar contributed to SWR means that our volunteers will have the financial resources to take care of injured and orphaned wildlife, and prepare them for returning to their native habitat.

Donations go directly towards organization costs, including an animal's food, enclosure, and veterinary needs. Additionally, donations help support the organization's business expenses that include facility maintenance and expansion.

SWR is also always seeking committed, passionate volunteers. Visit sierrawildliferescue.org/volunteer to learn more and get in touch with us.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Sierra Wildlife Rescue

Year Established

1992

Tax id (EIN)

68-0259827

Mission Category

Animal Related

Operating Budget

$100,001-$250,000

Organization Need

Volunteers, Funding: Unrestricted, In-Kind Donations

Demographics Served

Animals

Local Counties Served

El Dorado

Equity Statement

Equity Statement

Address

777 Pleasant Valley Road
Diamond Springs, CA 95619

Other

PO Box 2127
Placerville, CA 95667

Service areas

El Dorado County, CA, US

Phone

530 6214661

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