Behind the Scenes at PWC
Pacific Wildlife Care (PWC) has been an advocate for wildlife in San Luis Obispo County since 1984.
From that time we have grown from a small group of dedicated home rehabilitators into a successful non-profit organization with a well-equipped rehabilitation center, a full-time wildlife veterinarian, a small paid staff, and nearly 200 volunteers. In addition to the Rehabilitation Center, which is open every day of the year, we maintain a Wildlife Hotline that the public can call to report distressed wildlife (injured, sick, orphaned) and to receive information about our local wildlife.
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Worms Worms and More Worms: Help feed our Babies! 🪱🪱🪱
Join our Wildest Baby Summer Bash Fundraiser!
Did you know that the baby birds we care for can consume hundreds of thousands of mealworms each week? Or that baby birds come in many sizes and each has unique feeding requirements? From mini- to superworms we tailor our care to meet their specific needs
At Pacific Wildlife Care, we believe in giving every baby bird the best possible chance to thrive and flourish. There is no one size fits all feeding schedule for these babies. Feeding schedules are crucial for the growth and development of our avian friends:
New-Hatched: Every 15 minutes
Hatchlings: Every 30 minutes
Nestlings: Every 45 minutes
Pre-fledglings and Fledglings: Every 1-2 hours
Our dedicated team of staff and volunteers ensure that "nestlings" are fed 22-24 times daily, "pre-fledglings" receive 16-18 feedings, and "fledglings" are nourished 10-12 times a day. These numbers may vary based on species, developmental stage, weight, and individual conditions.
We are excited to announce our Worm Drive supporting our Wildest Baby Summer Bash Fundraiser, where every contribution makes a tangible difference in the lives of these babies.
You can help!
Every donation directly supports the nutritional needs of our babies. No matter the level, your contribution is invaluable.
Your financial support allows us to purchase additional supplies, provide essential medical care, and maintain our facilities to ensure the best possible care for our feathered patients.
Share our cause with your friends, family, and community. The more people who know about our Worm Drive Fundraiser, the more birds we can help.
If you’d like to support PWC and all the Babies in our clinic, please click the link below to donate to our Baby Shower or email us at [email protected] for more information.
🌸 Baby Shower- pacificwildlifecare.networkforgood.com/projects/228405-wildest-baby-summer-bash
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PWC’s 2024 Wild at Heart tickets are over 75% SOLD OUT!
Join us and grab your tickets before they're gone!
Pacific Wildlife Care invites you to our annual fundraising event Wild At Heart,
a mid-day brunch immersed in wildlife encounters and historical charm! This year's Wild At Heart theme, "Walk on the Wild Side," promises an enchanting afternoon at the beautiful Octagon Barn. Savor delicious food from Brick & Mortar alongside bubbly drinks, enjoy live music, and learn about the exciting future for PWC — all in support of PWC's mission to rescue, rehabilitate and release our local wildlife.
Our Silent Auction, Pledge For Care and Raise the Paddle all provide
a variety of opportunities to support our operating costs and local educational outreach endeavors. The almost 3,000 wildlife animals PWC served in 2023 are calling, so bring your sense of adventure and join us in South San Luis Obispo! Click the link in bio for more info! ... See MoreSee Less
Progress Report: Red-tailed Hawk 1516, Eagle-Nest Survivor
Curious about the juvenile Red-tailed Hawk who was taken to the PWC clinic after managing to survive his fall from a Bald Eagle nest?
After three weeks in care, RTHA 1516 graduated to a large offsite aviary, where he has been practicing his flying maneuvers and hunting skills. His caregiver reports that he is “doing absolutely great” in this aviary, with two other PWC Red-tailed Hawks as roommates. Surprising to some, who were on the receiving end of his ferocious talons when offering him food at the clinic, he has not been aggressive at all with these two other hawks.
The three are “catching on to the live-prey hunting” and have managed to grab at least 15 of the 25 mice offered so far, although of course they continue to be fed as they improve their skills. A GoPro positioned in the feeding bin to make sure the hawks are eating attests to their “tremendous appetites.”
The next step? After about three weeks, the three will be taken back to the PWC clinic for a weight check and evaluation by our veterinarian and, if all goes well, returned to the large aviary for a “soft release” – meaning they will be freed on the vast open property but given the opportunity to return for food if they need it.
If you’d like to support this hawk and other wildlife in our clinic, please click the links below to donate to our Baby Shower or Amazon wishlist. Any gift, no matter how small, is greatly appreciated! Thank you!
🌸 Baby Shower- pacificwildlifecare.networkforgood.com/projects/228405-wildest-baby-summer-bash
📦 Amazon wishlist- www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Y158U67U1M83?ref_=wl_share
✍️ Pam Hartmann
📸 Video clips in nest- Emmet Arries @ emmetarries.com
Pic in nest- Dave Lawrence
Hawk in flight cage- Kelly Vandenheuvel
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JOIN US AS A SPONSOR!
Only 32 days left until our 2024 Wild at Heart Brunch & Bubbles event!
Join us as a sponsor for our 2024 Wild at Heart ~ Bruncheon & Bubbles, our annual fundraising benefit to support our operations held at the Historic Octagon Barn in San Luis Obispo. This year's theme, “A Walk on the Wild Side" promises an enchanting afternoon highlighting our 40th year, offering a robust Silent Auction, an opportunity to support with a
Pledge For Care and, of course, showcasing our amazing Education & Animal Ambassador Team. As a sponsor, you'll be supporting the rescue, rehabilitation and release of our SLO County and neighboring counties wildlife animals in need. With a variety of options, you can pick the sponsorship level that's perfect for you or your business. Click this link for more info: pacificwildlifecare.org/wildatheart/ ... See MoreSee Less