WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER
Update April 2024: OHSWRC hours of operations to accept injured, orphaned or ill wildlife are Tuesday – Saturday 11:30am to 3:30pm and we are closed on Sundays & Mondays.
HELP SUPPORT OUR LOCAL WILDLIFE!
The OHS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center helps more than 800 sick, injured, or orphaned animals each year.
Our wildlife rehabilitation center is supported by volunteers, memberships and community donations. Learn more about what we do and how you can help.
WHAT IS THE WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER?
WHAT IS THE WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER?Update April 2024: OHSWRC hours of operations to accept injured, orphaned or ill wildlife are Tuesday – Saturday 11:30am-3:30pm and we are closed on Sundays and Mondays.
The Ohlone Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is where trained rehabilitators provide specialized care for injured, orphaned, displaced, and/or distressed urban wildlife in order to release them back into their native habitat. Some of the wildlife cared for are birds, squirrels, foxes, and reptiles.
Please note that we can only accept wildlife found within Fremont, Newark, or Union City and that an appointment must be made in advance. To determine if the wildlife needs care, please reference our guides on baby birds and/or mammals. Our hours of operation to accept injured and orphaned wildlife are Tuesday – Saturday 11:30am-3:30pm and we are closed Sundays and Mondays. Feel free to call ahead to let us know you are bringing us an animal at 510-797-9449.
If you have found a wild animal who is injured or orphaned during non-operating hours, please reach out to the following wildlife rehabilitation centers for assistance.
HELP SUPPORT OUR LIFE SAVING WORK
HELP SUPPORT OUR LIFE SAVING WORKThe WRC cares for many different species of local animals, including squirrels, coyotes, opossums, rabbits, skunks, hawks, owls, deer, bobcats, and many more! The WRC often takes in orphaned wildlife, and these tiny treasures require extra special love and support. Help us care for the community’s wildlife by donating or volunteering today!
VOLUNTEER
Would you like to help us care for injured and orphaned urban wildlife? We are looking for volunteers!
Our wildlife rehabilitation center is supported by volunteers, memberships and community donations. Our work is seasonal so all volunteering is between the months of April to October.
WHAT VOLUNTEERS DO
New volunteers will be trained to:
- Feed our injured and orphaned wildlife
- Clean the wildlife habitats at the Center
- Prepare meals for our patients
- Do laundry, dishes and gardening
VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT
We ask that volunteers commit to:
- Commit to at least one 3.5-hour shift, 3 times a month on the same day April to October
- Shifts are available every day of the week Sun, Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Sat from 9:00am-12:30pm; Wed and Fri from 10:30am-2:00pm
NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
Potential volunteers must complete the application process, attend a 90 minute online orientation class, and complete on site training.
ANIMAL CARE VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS
- 18 years of age or older
- Complete the OHS application process
- Attend new volunteer orientation and on site training
- Commit to a regularly scheduled weekly shift 3 times per month
- You must have the ability to stand, kneel, bed over, and twist when cleaning animal enclosures.
CONDUCT
- Have a positive attitude and a love for all wildlife
- Don’t be afraid to get dirty!
- Communicate! We know that people take vacations and have other personal commitments. We are flexible on shift scheduling—just let us know in advance. Our animals depend on committed volunteers for their food, caging and medical needs so we always ask potential volunteers to evaluate their schedules before they join our team.
APPLY TO VOLUNTEER
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer so you can make a difference for our urban wildlife in need, please submit an application. For questions, please reach out to ohswrcvolunteers@ohlonehumanesociety.org.
NUMBER OF ANIMALS REHABILITATED AT THE OHS WILDLIFE CENTER
64
In 2024
436
In 2023
493
In 2022
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CONTACT THE WRC
OHS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is an animal hospital and not open to the public except during our annual Open House in October. Please do not drop off wildlife if there are no volunteers at the Center. The animal will be vulnerable to harm by humans and other animals.
Please call ahead to schedule an appointment.
37175 Hickory St, Newark, CA 94560
P. (510) 797-9449
HOURS
October 15th through April 15th we are open for drop offs Tuesday through Saturday, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
We are always closed on Sunday & Monday.
