Disclaimer: AWK News is an independent informational directory and is not sponsored by, affiliated with or endorsed by the organizations listed below unless specifically stated otherwise. Please contact each organization before transporting or surrendering an animal. Intake policies, current services, hours, licensing and available space can change. Wildlife rehabilitators may also be permitted to accept only certain species.
California Wildlife Center — Malibu
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: Yes
Address:
P.O. Box 2022
Malibu, CA 90265
Phone:
(310) 458-9453
Email:
admin@cawildlife.org
County:
Los Angeles County
Website:
California Wildlife Center – Protecting California’s native wildlife
Emergency Hotline:
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped:
Songbirds
Raptors
Hummingbirds
Waterfowl
Squirrels
Opossums
Rabbits
Coyotes
Bobcats
Deer
Reptiles
California sea lions
Northern elephant seals
Other native California wildlife
Services Provided:
Wildlife rescue
Wildlife rehabilitation
Veterinary treatment
Orphan care
Marine mammal response
Emergency wildlife guidance
Surgery and medical care
Conservation education
Wildlife release
About:
California Wildlife Center rescues and rehabilitates sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife in Southern California. Its state and federal permits cover migratory birds, land mammals, reptiles and marine mammal response, making it one of the region’s most comprehensive wildlife rehabilitation facilities.
Last Verified:
September 4, 2026
Skydog Ranch & Sanctuary — Malibu & Santa Ynez
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
Skydog Sanctuary Inc.
23823 Malibu Road, Suite 50, Box 357
Malibu, CA 90265
Mailing address
Phone:
No public phone
Email:
horsesinneed@skydogranch.org
County:
Los Angeles County; sanctuary operations also located in Santa Barbara County
Website:
Skydog Ranch – Wild Mustangs and Burros
Emergency Hotline:
No
Animals Helped:
Wild mustangs
Burros
Rescued horses
Senior equines
Special-needs equines
Services Provided:
Wild horse rescue
Burro rescue
Permanent sanctuary
Family-band reunification
Rehabilitation
Special-needs care
Senior horse care
Lifetime refuge
About:
Skydog Ranch & Sanctuary provides lifelong sanctuary for at-risk wild mustangs and burros, including animals rescued from auctions, kill pens, neglect and other unsafe situations. Skydog currently has sanctuary locations in California’s Malibu and Santa Ynez areas as well as a large Oregon ranch.
Last Verified:
September 4, 2026
The Marine Mammal Center — Sausalito
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: Yes — operates under federal wildlife and marine mammal permits
Address:
2000 Bunker Road
Fort Cronkhite
Sausalito, CA 94965-2619
Phone:
(415) 289-7325
Email:
info@tmmc.org
County:
Marin County
Website:
Home | The Marine Mammal Center
Emergency Hotline:
Yes – 24/7
Animals Helped:
California sea lions
Harbor seals
Northern elephant seals
Northern fur seals
Sea otters
Cetaceans and other marine mammals requiring response
Services Provided:
Marine mammal rescue
Stranding response
Veterinary treatment
Rehabilitation
Release
Marine mammal research
Conservation
Public education
About:
The Marine Mammal Center is a nonprofit marine mammal hospital, rescue organization, research center, and educational organization. Its California response area covers a large portion of the central and northern coast, and its 24-hour rescue hotline accepts reports of distressed marine mammals.
Last Verified:
September 4, 2026
Los Angeles Guinea Pig Rescue — Chatsworth
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
10856 Farralone Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Phone:
(424) 330-5788
Text preferred
Email:
contact@laguineapigrescue.com
County:
Los Angeles County
Website:
Los Angeles Guinea Pig Rescue – Home
Emergency Hotline:
No
Animals Helped:
Guinea pigs
Senior guinea pigs
Special-needs guinea pigs
Abandoned guinea pigs
Shelter guinea pigs
Surrendered guinea pigs
Services Provided:
Guinea pig rescue
Adoption
Sanctuary care
Surrender assistance
Guinea pig bonding
Wellness checks
Nail trimming
Care education
Boarding
Owner support
About:
Los Angeles Guinea Pig Rescue is a private no-kill shelter devoted specifically to guinea pigs. The organization rescues guinea pigs from shelters and private parties and provides adoption, sanctuary, health checks, care education, bonding and other specialized services.
Last Verified:
September 4, 2026
House Rabbit Society — Richmond
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
148 Broadway
Richmond, CA 94804
Phone:
(510) 970-7575
Email:
rabbit-center@houserabbit.org
County:
Contra Costa County
Website:
House Rabbit Society
Emergency Hotline:
No
Animals Helped:
Domestic rabbits
Abandoned rabbits
Shelter rabbits
Injured or medically needy rabbits
Bonded rabbits
Services Provided:
Rabbit rescue
Shelter transfers
Adoption
Foster care
Low-cost medical services
Spay and neuter services
Vaccinations
Rabbit grooming
Rabbit food and supply assistance
Care education
Shelter support
About:
House Rabbit Society is one of the best-known rabbit welfare organizations in the United States. Its Richmond facility and foster network rescue rabbits from municipal shelters, provide adoption and medical services and support rabbit owners and other rescue organizations through education and community programs.
Last Verified:
September 4, 2026
Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue — San Francisco Bay Area
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No — Mickaboo states that it is not licensed to rehabilitate native wildlife
Address:
P.O. Box 697
San Jose, CA 95106
Phone:
(650) 450-9104
Voicemail
Email:
mail@mickaboo.org
County:
Santa Clara County mailing address; foster network serves the greater San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento Valley
Website:
Mickaboo | Don’t breed, don’t buy …adopt a rescued bird!
Emergency Hotline:
No
Animals Helped:
Parrots
Cockatiels
Budgerigars
Conures
Macaws
African grey parrots
Amazon parrots
Finches
Canaries
Other domesticated companion birds
Some injured or sick feral parrots
Services Provided:
Companion bird rescue
Foster care
Veterinary treatment
Rehabilitation
Adoption
Hospice care
Lost and found assistance
Bird-care education
Adopter education
About:
Mickaboo is a volunteer-based companion bird rescue serving Northern California. It rescues neglected, injured, abused and surrendered parrots and other domesticated birds and provides veterinary care, foster homes, rehabilitation and adoption. Mickaboo specifically advises that it is not licensed for native wildlife rehabilitation.
Last Verified:
September 4, 2026
Animal Place — Grass Valley
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
17314 McCourtney Road
Grass Valley, CA 95949
Phone:
(530) 477-1757
Email:
marji@animalplace.org
County:
Nevada County
Website:
Animal Place Animal Sanctuary – Grass Valley, California
Emergency Hotline:
No
Animals Helped:
Cattle
Pigs
Goats
Sheep
Chickens
Turkeys
Ducks
Geese and other waterfowl
Rabbits
Guinea pigs
Other rescued farmed animals
Services Provided:
Farm-animal rescue
Permanent sanctuary
Adoption and rehoming
Cruelty-case assistance
Veterinary care
Special-needs care
Humane education
Farm-animal advocacy
About:
Founded in 1989, Animal Place is a Northern California sanctuary dedicated primarily to rescued farmed animals. Its Rescue & Adoption Program has handled chickens, turkeys, pigs, goats, sheep, waterfowl, rabbits, guinea pigs and other animals, while permanent sanctuary residents include larger and special-needs farm animals.
Last Verified:
September 4, 2026
California Turtle & Tortoise Club — Statewide California
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No — not a general wildlife rehabilitation center; designated members work with CDFW on desert tortoise placement
Address:
P.O. Box 7300
Van Nuys, CA 91409-7300
Phone:
No public central phone
Email:
CTTCEBOfficers@tortoise.org
County:
Los Angeles County administrative mailing address; chapters operate throughout California
Website:
Home page – California Turtle & Tortoise Club
Emergency Hotline:
No
Animals Helped:
Desert tortoises
Other tortoise species
Aquatic turtles
Other surrendered or displaced turtles
Services Provided:
Turtle and tortoise rescue assistance
Adoption
Rehoming
Desert tortoise placement
Veterinary-care coordination
Husbandry guidance
Conservation
Public education
CDFW desert tortoise permit assistance
About:
California Turtle & Tortoise Club is a statewide nonprofit with numerous regional chapters. Its adoption committees help place abandoned, surrendered, seized, injured and displaced turtles and tortoises. Designated CTTC members also work with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on legal desert tortoise relocation and placement.
Last Verified:
September 4, 2026
Pasadena Humane — Pasadena
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: Yes
Address:
361 S. Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone:
(626) 792-7151
Email:
hello@pasadenahumane.org
Wildlife inquiries: wildlife@pasadenahumane.org
County:
Los Angeles County
Website:
Pasadena Humane | Compassionate Care for Animals Since 1903
Emergency Hotline:
Yes – 24/7
Animals Helped:
Dogs
Cats
Rabbits and other companion animals
Opossums
Squirrels
Wild rabbits
Songbirds
Hummingbirds
Owls
Hawks
Falcons
Herons
Bobcats
Other injured and orphaned native wildlife
Services Provided:
Animal sheltering
Adoption
Foster care
Veterinary services
Spay and neuter services
Pet support programs
Wildlife rehabilitation
Wildlife rescue guidance
Animal control services
Humane education
Wildlife coexistence education
About:
Pasadena Humane provides companion-animal sheltering and community services as well as licensed wildlife rehabilitation. Its wildlife program treats sick, injured and orphaned native animals with the goal of releasing suitable patients back into the wild.
Last Verified:
September 4, 2026
San Diego Humane Society & Project Wildlife — San Diego
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: Yes — Project Wildlife operates dedicated wildlife rehabilitation facilities
Address:
5500 Gaines Street
San Diego, CA 92110
Phone:
(619) 299-7012
Email:
info@sdhumane.org
County:
San Diego County
Website:
San Diego Humane Society | Create a More Humane San Diego®
Emergency Hotline:
Yes – 24/7
Animals Helped:
Dogs
Cats
Rabbits
Guinea pigs and other small companion animals
Birds
Native songbirds
Raptors
Rabbits and other wild mammals
Opossums
Raccoons
Bobcats
Coyotes
Mountain lions
Black bears
Other injured, orphaned, and sick native wildlife
Services Provided:
Animal sheltering
Adoption
Foster care
Veterinary services
Pet-family support
Humane law enforcement
Emergency animal response
Wildlife rescue
Wildlife rehabilitation
Orphan wildlife care
Apex-predator rehabilitation
Conservation education
Wildlife release
About:
San Diego Humane Society combines companion-animal sheltering and community services with its Project Wildlife program, one of Southern California’s major wildlife rehabilitation operations. Project Wildlife operates facilities in San Diego and Ramona and treats animals ranging from orphaned songbirds and small mammals to large native predators.
Last Verified:
September 4, 2026