Mendocino Wildlife Association

Every year we get dozens of calls from people who have, through their good intentions taken a healthy fawn into their possession and we have to tell them to put it back. To be clear - they do not need intervention unless the mother is confirmed dead. You should never take a fawn into your possession before speaking with a rehab and having a plan. A fawn can become stressed and sick very quickly and so an experienced rehabber is required in true cases of orphans resulting from the death of the mother doe. If you are unsure of what to do you can contact our hotline at (707)984-6363 or Sonoma Fawn Rescue at (707)931-4550. We really appreciate your concern, but this is normal for fawns at this time of year.

Happy Earth Day!!! We are still working within the pandemic to the best of our ability to make sure any sick or injured animals get the care they need. While we know that times are tough, baby season is here so any donation helps and is greatly appreciated. Thank you!!!!

Balloons do not go to heaven. They land in the ocean and choke sea turtles, kill dolphins and whales, and the ribbons entangle birds. Many times, they end up on... a beach as litter. Even the ones marked "biodegradable" can hurt animals before they have a chance to break down. Animals far from the ocean, such as horses, have been hurt and killed by balloons (they eat them when they land in their hay or they get spooked and bolt). Some balloons have started fires when they got entangled in power lines. Sky lanterns have set homes, power lines, trees, and buildings on fire. Sky lanterns can also entangle an animal even if it is marketed as "biodegradable." There are many safe alternatives to releasing litter into the air, such as planting a tree for your loved one and watching it bloom, or blowing bubbles into the air. Grief is a painful process. In our grief, we do not need to cause others grief. While there are many environmental problems facing our planet, this is a very simple one to solve. #wildaware #balloons #balloonsblow #nature See more