Project Wildlife

A hungry #raccoon landed in a bit of trouble when he got stuck in a dumpster, but was luckily spotted by garbage collectors who called staff at San Diego Humane Society's Project Wildlife for assistance! Our team was able to rescue him without trouble, and, after a quick medical inspection, it was determined that the raccoon was healthy and ready to return to the wild. He was released later that evening, as these nocturnal creatures thrive at night! #wildlifewednesday

Yesterday was a very special day at the Ramona Wildlife Center as we celebrated resident Pygmy hippo Hannah Shirley's 47th birthday! We think Hannah enjoyed her cake, party and lots of treats! #hippopotamus #wildliferescue #wildlife

There is still time to help save twice as many wild lives this holiday season! Your gift made at sdhumane.org/YearEndMatching will be DOUBLED up to $100,000 thanks to generous support from the Resource Partners Foundation. Together, we can provide rescue, specialized medical care, rehabilitation and more for injured and orphaned wildlife. #wildlife #wildliferescue #inspirecompassion

Overnight, one of our Humane Officers, with the help of an officer from the San Diego Police Department, rescued an injured bobcat sitting in the middle of Bernardo Center Rd. in Rancho Bernardo. The bobcat is now being evaluated by veterinarians at Projec tWildlife. Thank you OnScene.TV for capturing and sharing this footage with us! #projectwildlife #bobcat #wildliferescue

Calling all veterinarians with a passion for animal welfare and saving lives! San Diego Humane Society has an opening for a 2021 shelter medicine resident, as well as internships in both shelter and wildlife medicine. If you're interested in working with amazing animals and compassionate colleagues, learn more at sdhumane.org/residency and apply by January 11. #vetlife #veterinarian #sheltermedicine #wildliferehabilitation #wildlife

Project Wildlife relies on the generosity of friends like you to care for more than 12,000 sick, injured and orphaned wild animals each year. By making a gift to support No Ball at All, you’ll help provide each one with shelter, nourishment and specialized medical care until they’re ready to return to the wild. Visit sdhumane.org/NBAA to support wildlife today!

This is Raúl, the most senior bobcat resident at our Ramona Campus! Raúl was found orphaned in another county when he was just days old. By the time he was transferred to us, he had become imprinted on people and couldn't be released to the wild. These days Raúl spends most of his time relaxing on one of his hammocks and hanging out with his younger bobcat buddy, Kruger. #MondayMeow #bobcat #bobcats #wildlife #wildliferescue

In honor of National Veterinary Technician Week, we want to share our appreciation for these extraordinary professionals! Whether at an animal organization like ours or a specialty hospital, Vet Techs work tirelessly to provide comfort and healing to animals of all kinds. Here's a look at a special patient recently helped by our incredible team members! #vettech #veterinariantech #wildlifetech #projectwildlife #NationalVetTechAppreciationWeek

We have an update on everyone's favorite mountain lion cub! While we've enjoyed helping her grow healthy and strong at our Ramona Wildlife Center, we're excited to report that she is now on her way to a new permanent home. This special cub headed off today for the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center in Scottsdale, Arizona where she'll live with other mountain lions her age. We know she'll be in good hands as she continues her journey! #mountainlion #mountainlioncub #projectwildlife #wildlife #wildliferescue

With Halloween right around the corner, please keep our wild friends in mind if you decorate outside! Animals can get tangled in fake spider webs or injured by other types of décor. We also recommend avoiding anything with loops or closed circles, as animals can accidentally choke themselves if they poke their heads through while seeking a meal. #wildlife #protectwildlife #halloween #HalloweenDecor #halloweendecorations

We're not crying, you're crying. A good Samaritan brought a young goose to Project Wildlife after she swallowed a small fishing lure. While our medical team was caring for her, the goose’s worried parents called for her all night. With the finder’s help, we brought the young goose back to the same spot where she was found and her parents were thrilled to see her. We hope this sweet family reunion gives you goosebumps!

This very special tiny reptile recently arrived at Project Wildlife. Weighing just 3.4 grams, about the weight of 3 paper clips, Coast Horned Lizards are primarily found in desert and chaparral environments where they can easily camouflage among sand and rocks. This type of reptile is illegal to own and does not do well in domesticity, reminding us that wildlife is best left in the wild. While he's in our care, this small lizard is getting all the sunshine and mealworms his heart desires! #lizard #wildlife #projectwildlife #coasthornedlizard

Well friends, we're in for another hot week! Hannah Shirley is here to remind you to keep your family members of all species nice and cool in this weather. Our ambassador pygmy hippo simply loves her pool time, which also helps her beat the heat. Take a cue from this bathing beauty and find a way to have fun *out of* the sun. #hippo #pygmyhippo #beattheheat #wildlife

We're so happy to share that Jackie and Russell, the American black bear sow and her cub living at our Ramona Wildlife Center, are now on their way to Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch (CABBR), an affiliate of The Humane Society of the United States. We are grateful to Bobbi Brinks of our local partner, Lions Tigers & Bears, who is transporting the bears to the CABBR facility in Texas where they will live out their lives in sanctuary. Our organizations have worked together numerous times over the years and we are thrilled to once again join forces to help these two special bears settle into a wonderful new home!

Parents with school-aged kids might be able to relate to hardworking mama bear Jackie. After many hours with energetic young Russell, we thought she deserved a few minutes to snack on her watermelon uninterrupted. Enjoy, Jackie!

Here's another look at the mountain lion cub in our care. As you can see, she is truly coming into her own as she grows stronger. Check out these videos from her enclosure, and VOLUME UP so you don't miss her impressive baby hisses! #wildliferescue #mountainlion #lioncub

Firefighters found a starving and severely dehydrated 12-week-old mountain lion cub near Idyllwild in September. Nearly unconscious and weighing less than 11 pounds when she arrived at our Ramona Campus, the young cub has needed medications and fluids daily. After five weeks of Project Wildlife's specialized care, the cub's health has greatly improved and she is now 22 pounds! Soon, she'll move to her permanent home at a qualified wildlife facility.

Mental enrichment is essential for preparing wildlife to return to their natural habitats. If you'd like to give the animals at Project Wildlife the tools they need to thrive, our team is looking for donations of: - Acorns woodpeckers love these! - Pinecones - Tree stumps; 1-4 feet long... - Tree branches of any size - Old PVC pipes - Large pieces of rope - Uncarved pumpkins Donated supplies can be brought to our Pilar & Chuck Bahde Wildlife Center at 5433 Gaines St. in San Diego, Monday Sunday: 9 a.m. 5 p.m.