Baby Season at Pacific Wildlife Care
Spring and summer is the busiest time of year for us, when we see a dramatic increase in orphaned and injured young animals coming into care. This is the primary breeding season for local wildlife, and with more animals active on the landscape, there are more opportunities for conflict with people.
Most of the animals we treat are impacted by human activity: tree trimming that disrupts nests, attacks by domestic pets, vehicle collisions that leave young animals orphaned, well-meaning but improper care, and more. In many cases, these animals are suffering because of human actions, not natural causes. We care for a wide range of species, including many of conservation concern. Providing expert care for each animal to recover and return to the wild is one way we give back and support the health of local wildlife populations.
What baby season usually looks like (April – August)
2,000+
animals admitted during baby season
$200,000+
increase in seasonal expenses (on top of regular expenses!)
100+ hours
of volunteer support every
During the slower winter season, we average about 60 animals in care on any given day. During baby season, that number climbs to nearly 400 animals, with admissions often exceeding 30 new patients per day.
This year, baby season started early. We are already caring for twice as many animals as we were at this time last year, and busy months are still ahead.
This is what we’re here for, but we can’t do it alone.
Your support ensures we are fully staffed, stocked with essential supplies, and ready to respond to every call that comes in. Because of you, these animals have a chance to grow up healthy, stay wild, and return to where they belong.
Thank you for being someone wildlife can count on.
