Shasta Wildlife

Center Hours of Operation

All intakes must go through a phone assessment first. Please do not bring animals to the Center until you have spoken to us and made arrangements with a species manager.

Spring & Summer (May through August) — The Center is staffed with volunteers for baby bird season. Phone calls checked every few hours.

Fall & Winter (September through April) — The Center is closed. Phone messages checked every two hours, 8am-8pm, seven days a week.

Who We Are

Shasta Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, Inc. (SWRR) is an independent, non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of sick, orphaned and injured wildlife in Northern California. Through all of our activities we educate and encourage our community to value the connection between people and the natural environment.

Our volunteers provide food and medical care to over 100 different species of birds and mammals from across Northern California. Each year we care for more than 1,000 injured, orphaned, and sick animals with the goal of releasing them back into the wild.

Licensed by both the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, SWRR actively cooperates with local animal control authorities. Injured and confiscated wildlife are routinely turned over to our organization for care.

Why We Do This

Much of the trauma experienced by wildlife is a result of interaction with humans — vehicles, gunshot wounds, dogs, cats, pesticides, power lines, fences, and habitat destruction. SWRR seeks to offset these hazards through ongoing rehabilitation and educational programs, and by encouraging people to appreciate, respect, and protect wildlife.

In addition to our primary mission, SWRR participates in non-invasive wildlife research and sponsors educational programs to help raise awareness of the challenges wildlife face.

Our Organization

Our History

SWRR was established in Redding, Shasta County, California in 1979. Learn about our founding members, contributors and the remarkable journey of our organization.

Read Our History

Visiting the Center

Our Center is not open to the public and operates by appointment only. Animals must go through a phone assessment before admission. We may direct your animal to a specialized volunteer.

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