What to Do When You Find Injured Wildlife in Pasadena, CA

Finding an injured wild animal can feel stressful, especially when you want to help but are unsure what to do next. We have gathered the following wildlife rescue contacts and safety guidance to help you connect with the right local resource. Before moving, feeding, or offering water to an injured animal, please contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator for direction.

Injured Wildlife Resources

If you have found injured wildlife, please reach out to the following organizations and contacts for help:

International Bird Rescue – San Pedro

Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center – Huntington Beach

So. Cal. Parrot – San Diego Area

Avian Underdogs – San Diego Area

Olive Branch Parrot Rescue – Redlands

O.C. Bird of Prey Rescue – Lake Forest

Cleo’s Critter Care – Pasadena

California Wildlife Center – Malibu / Calabasas Area

Wildlife Care of So. Cal. – Anna Reams, Simi Valley

Squirrel Menders – Thousand Oaks

Coast and Canyon Wildlife Rescue – Marcia, Malibu Area

Wildhaven Ranch – Cedar Glen by Lake Arrowhead

Whittier Nature Center – Colleen, El Monte / Irwindale

Kim Bachar – Local Rehabber

Pasadena Humane Society

Sunshine Haven Wildlife Rehabilitation – Riverside

Pacific Wildlife Project – Orange County

Wildlife Rehabilitation Directors

To search for a wildlife rehabilitator, visit wildliferehabber.org.

Daytime: 415-456-7283
After 5pm: 415-300-6359

This directory can help connect you with wildlife rehabilitation information and resources.

What to Do Until You Reach a Rehabber

While you are waiting for guidance, keep the injured animal warm, quiet, and safely contained in a proper container. Avoid handling the animal more than necessary, and keep pets and children away from the area.

Please do not offer any type of food until you have checked with a rehabber. The wrong food, the wrong temperature, or feeding an animal that is severely dehydrated can cause serious harm, including severe bloat or death. Water should only be offered if the animal can drink on its own or if a rehabber instructs you to do so, since injured wildlife can aspirate if water is given incorrectly.