Peninsula Wild Care

06/15/2026

This has been our busiest year since we opened our doors four years ago. Our intakes have almost tripled from last year. If you'd like to help our local wildlife, there are many ways to do so. If you're interested in helping but are unsure about hands-on work with animals, we could use assistance with food preparation, laundry, and dishes. We have availability every morning, afternoon, and evening. We have an awesome group of volunteers who share a love for wildlife. Come make new friends while you're here! Volunteer training will be held on June 19th at 1 PM at the Senior Activity Center in Ocean Park.

06/08/2026

This Canada Goose, like a lot of our patients, is with us because of human activity. It seems fun and harmless to toss bread, crackers and popcorn to ducks and geese, but this is an unexpected and heart-breaking result.

She is suffering from Angel Wing Syndrome, a wing deformity caused by a nutritional imbalance. Too much protein, carbohydrates and calories at a young age caused her heavy flight feathers to grow in before her bones were ready to support the weight. Her “wrists” twisted under the weight of the feathers and their blood supply. As she grew, the bones solidified, the deformity became permanent, and she is now unable to fly.
Please don't feed wildlife, and if you see an orphan please call your local wildlife rehabilitator.

06/02/2026

Please folks leave the fawns alone, stay away from them, it’s normal for them to be alone.

Every spring, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and permitted wildlife rehabilitators receive calls from concerned…

05/26/2026

It is baby seal time here in SW Washington! If you see one on the beach please stay away from it. Keep your pets on a leash.
Momma seals just like other mammal mommas leave their baby’s alone, so mom can go eat. Babies cannot keep up with moms so the park them on the beach.
How far is too close? Basic rule if you can extend your arm and put your thumb out. Look at your thumb, if you see the baby, your to close. Move back. Mom will come back, they are usually not too far away, poking their heads up occasionally in the tide. Never pick it up!
Here is great info provided by SR3 up north, when do you need to call for help.
Call Stranded Sea Mammal Network at 866-767-6114, or the Seaside Aquarium at (503) 738-6211

05/24/2026

It’s that time of year, please remember fawns are very seldom in danger if you find them alone. They have basically no scent the first 7-10 days. Mom picks a safe spot to leave them for several hours, even if it’s in your yard. She returns when there is no one around and feeds them. Please do not touch, and be thankful she has chosen you. Keep your pets away from them. Here is WDFW info on living with wildlife.

Leave deer fawns alone unless you are certain the mother is dead or the fawn is clearly sick or injured.

05/12/2026

Consider the potential outcomes for all parties involved.

05/08/2026

Our passionate team at PWC is dedicated to providing top-notch care, and with a surge in intakes - tripled from last year - we're proud to be making a difference for 50 patients currently in our care, with more on the way! Here are just a few we have now.

04/23/2026

We are in need of about 12 squirrel houses built, if you would like to help, let us know. I can send you the plans,. Thanks!

04/22/2026

In celebration of Earth Day, our organization is prioritizing the welfare of wildlife affected by human interactions, pets, and vehicle collisions. Over the past month, we have provided critical care to numerous animals. As the only rehab facility in SW Washington this year, our admissions have surged, reaching twice the number of the previous year. We welcome volunteers who can dedicate 4-hour shifts, once or twice a week. Please reach out to us at 360-957-3188 if you are interested in volunteering.