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Napa Wildlife Rescue is permitted to rescue, rehabilitate and release wildlife back to the Napa wild. All rehabilitators have advanced certified training.

What We Do:
NWR is the only organization permitted by the California Fish and Wildlife to rescue, rehabilitate and reunite/release wildlife in Napa County. Every year we work with well over a thousand orphaned or injured wildlife, with the goal of returning them to their wild lives. Some of the most frequently rescued, rehabilitated and released birds include songbirds woodpeckers, quail, dove, c

rows, ravens, pheasant, wild turkey, owls, eagles, hawks, falcons, vultures and songbirds. Mammals include squirrels, jackrabbits, deer fawn, raccoons, opossums, foxes, bats, coyotes, and bobcats. The rehabilitation process starts when members of the public bringing orphaned, kidnapped, ill, injured, or distressed wildlife to the Silverado Veterinary Hospital, which is currently our intake center. Trained WRCNC staff and volunteers check the hospital for animals (three times a day in high season and once a day in low season) and animals are transported to the appropriate species rehabilitator. Healthy animals are released back into their native habitats in accordance with strict species-specific release protocol. NWR works closely with animal agencies, county and state park systems, and law enforcement agencies such as the Department of Fish and Wildlife in Napa County, and the greater bay area. We also network with other rehabilitation centers exchanging information pertaining to wildlife care. Our organization is dedicated and committed to the animals in our community by continually expanding our education to improve the care given.

09/04/2026

This is the quiet work of a young jackrabbit inspecting her new outside space. She’s getting closer and closer to being free once again!

09/03/2026

We don’t usually get brush rabbits, but that’s what this one is! She arrived with bins of grapes at a winery. We hope to get her grown and hopping around the vineyard once more.

09/01/2026

Osprey’s feet are designed for catching fish! Check out that reversible cutter toe and grippy pads, just what you need to get a fish out of the water and facing the right direction for flight! We are excited to get this bird back to the lakes as soon as they are ready!

08/31/2026

He’s polite. He’s handsome. But, is he yours?

We were quite surprised when the injured yellow bird found under a bird feeder turned out to be a budgie! He is now safe and in the good hands of the Napa Animal Shelter. If you or someone you know are missing a beloved pet, please contact the animal shelter for more information. Spread the word!

08/28/2026

This is the time of year when juvenile hawks are no longer being brought food by their parents and must learn how to hunt successfully on their own. It's a learning process! This young Coopers’s Hawk has been hanging around the clinic, wanting to eat the patients. However, he doesn’t seem to understand caging. On Tuesday he waited to see if he could get a squirrel, and on Wednesday he was captivated by the woodpeckers. But each time, his attempts are in vain.

While we would prefer our patients not be watched by predators, the caging protects them and eventually this young hungry raptor will figure things out. This security in our system allows us to be in awe of this visit. A Cooper's Hawk!

08/27/2026

Our Buy an Owl a Lunch Campaign has been wildly successful, so much so that we've exceeded our goal! Our deepest thanks to every single person who donated thirty dollars (or more!) to cover one day of care for seven owls! You are the reason we can do this work and do it well!

If you haven't had a chance to give yet, there is still time! You can give directly to the Buy an Owl a Lunch campaign. Every 30 dollar donation enters you in a drawing to attend the owl's release! Details on our website! Of course, as a nonprofit that is largely run by volunteer support and through the kindness of donors like you, your generosity is always welcome and always goes straight to the wildlife in need. Check out our website for all the ways you can support our work.

https://napawildlife.app.neoncrm.com/campaigns/buy-an-owl-lunch-

The Buy an Owl Lunch Campaign will close at 5pm on Friday! Stay tuned for the drawing's results and stories about Great-horned owls flying free!

08/26/2026

Pigeon PSA!

These baby pigeons were evicted from solar panels and left to die on the ground by a pest control company. Fortunately, a worker at the housing complex picked them up and did the good deed of bringing them in to our clinic. We know that bringing wildlife into our care is not always easy and often a disruption to our lives, and we are so grateful when people take a moment to do the right thing.

The thing is, pigeons LOVE to nest under solar panels. If you don't want pigeons nesting under your panels, we recommend hiring a wildlife exclusion company to screen them off as soon as they are installed. If you need to re-home them after installation, please do so with compassion and care.

08/25/2026

Time Sensitive Request!

Currently, our clinic has seven great-horned owls in care. They need time to recover and build strength before their anticipated release date in October, roughly 40 days that we are committed to providing food, shelter, and appropriate medications. For seven owls, this costs our center $30 a day, about the same amount you might spend on a lunch out with friends!

We are asking our supporters to “buy a lunch” for this group of owls! Once we have 40 days of care covered, we know we will have what it takes to return these owls to their rightful place in the night sky! Can you help us give these birds a second chance?

For every $30 donation, your name will be entered into a raffle for the opportunity to attend the owls’ release! Three supporters will be selected to join Napa Wildlife Rescue in releasing these birds back into the wild. You’ll get a behind the scenes look at one of the more emotionally riveting reasons we do this work, the release!

40 meals. 7 owls. One journey back to the wild!

Link in our bio or visit:
https://napawildlife.app.neoncrm.com/campaigns/buy-an-owl-lunch-

08/24/2026

This photo captures more than a skunk peering out of their castle. What you can’t see, but maybe will feel while reading this post, is the deep appreciation we feel for our community and all the ways people show up for wildlife. About a year and a half ago, a sweet family had two children eager to become wildlife protectors, but they were too young to participate in our volunteer program. It’s not easy to turn away passionate young people, we know how valuable they are! Fortunately, the dad was a skilled builder, and after a conversation about skunk enrichment, the family returned with a tunnel and cave-like boxes, and this absolutely fantastic Skunk Castle! Our rehabilitating skunks feel safe and protected while they explore, and every time we look at this castle we think about how important community support is and how fortunate we are for all of you!

08/21/2026

Friendship Friday! Whenever possible, we work to keep siblings together or pair unrelated young patients of the same species together, because the best healing and growing takes place when you have someone to snuggle with. Take a moment to show some appreciation for the people who you keep close in your life, whether a sibling or bestie! Tag a friend and spread the love!

Address

P. O. Box 2571
Napa, CA
94558

Telephone

+17072244295

Website

http://napawildliferescue.org/

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