Project Wildlife

Category: Wildlife rescue service

Address: 5433 Gaines St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA

Phone: +16192997012

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–5PM

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Ayako Nakamine

May 20, 2022

My son found this baby rabbit being attacked by a cat in our backyard so we rescued him. My kids were so sweet to it and made sure his little box home was warm and comfortable. He was bit and was bleeding a little so decided to take it to this place. It was unbelievable. They took it in without even asking us what happened, my kids were trying to tell them what had happened to it and she didn’t even look at my kids and kept on going. My kids didn’t have a proper good bye and were very disappointed. I told the staff there that it was so disappointing how they treated us and my kids didn’t even get to say goodbyes. Then she told us we should have done it before we went there. Seriously?? I tried to then tell them what happened to the rabbit and they insisted that I had to fill out the form before I could talk. I took a moment and realized how rude these people are to us (especially to my kids who are 5 and 8 years old) after we took good care of it and went there trusting it will be in good hands. They were unkind, rude and disrespectful. One of the lady even laughed when I was talking. Unbelievably disappointing. PS: my kids cried in the car. I hope you and your staff will learn how to be compassionate towards people, especially kids.

Kara Smith

May 16, 2022

Good! I feel better bringing a Baby Heron there, that must of fallen out of nest and was almost attacked by geese.

Greg Prior

Apr 24, 2022

Second time finding a wounded animal and calling them. Took the animal to their location, as ask. No one there. Animal was suffering, needed to be euthanized. Unattended till morning. Sad

Everett B.

Apr 5, 2022

Fantastic people who love to help nature. Have taken 2 hummingbirds in the past 2 weeks and they welcomed them in without a problem. Love the people! Don't forget to support them with whatever you are comfortable with. Nuture needs them periodically

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Questions & Answers

There is any cage for after hours?or we have to wait for opening time at 9am?I mean is we can dropping off in after hours? sorry my English isn’t perfect.

avin smoghaddam | Aug 18, 2019
Gearoid Griffin | Aug 18, 2019

There are several different size cages for all sorts of wildlife. There are instructions as to which cage to put a particular animal. They even have blanket warmers if the night is chilly. Very well organized and you can drop off 24x7

What does it mean when a male Mallard is sitting, sleeping in an office park area without his female mate? Is he injured? Or just resting?

Linda Harrison | Aug 18, 2019
Katie Miller | Aug 18, 2019

Males leave their female mate to care for their young during springtime. They join other males for molting.

How do I become a volunteer at the center? When does training start?

Judy Bayer | Aug 18, 2019
V S | Aug 18, 2019

Please go to the website and get their contact information. I don't have that answer but will be easy to get it. The Humane society may can help with this question too.

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How do I help an injured possum? No babies.

Lena | Aug 18, 2019
Miriam S | Aug 18, 2019

Project wildlife has a 24 hour drop off area for injured wildlife. You can put the injured opossum in one of the enclosures and fill out the form that is provided. A wildlife tech or staff will tend to the opossum as soon as they can.

I have 5 or more pumpkins, who are can I drop them off?

Zephira LeClair | Aug 18, 2019
Alecia Ambrose | Aug 18, 2019

Drop them off at the address, we're open until 5 and if we aren't there leave them by the front door please.

Do you have speakers available to talk about backyard critters, their behaviors, their needs for habitat. We are a garden club and would be able to make a donation for the speaker.

Darlene Montgomery | Mar 20, 2022
Vincent “2 Guns” Cobb | Mar 20, 2022

I'm pretty sure they do you can either go to the website or just go to the front office and let someone know what you're looking to do and they'll help you or point you in the right direction.

There is an injured coyote in my neighborhood. He/she is small and is seen every morning limping down the street. Is there a way this animal can be trapped and treated before releasing it into the canyon nearby?

Clara Bow | Nov 20, 2021
Cynthia Myers | Nov 20, 2021

Clara, have you tried calling the San Diego County Department of Animal Services for help or guidance? Call them or the San Diego Humane Society so they can assess and advise what can be done to help the injured coyote. Poor song dog. 😣

We have two mallard fledglings that have been in our backyard almost 8 weeks. They were abandoned by their mother 5 days ago. They do not appear to be trying to fly or to have been taught how to fly. Can Wildlife Rescue come get them?

Trish Williams | Aug 17, 2021
Deborah Flores | Aug 17, 2021

You should call them to see if intervention is necessary. Spending time on the ground is a normal part of the fledging process, but they can ask the right questions to know if the situation is normal or not. I'm not certain they will see the question here.

Is a common sparrow chick a candidate for your facility? There appears to be no broken wings or legs. It's just a baby orphan chick.

Mark Luque | Aug 17, 2021
YourMexicanChild | Aug 17, 2021

If its not a domestic animal and it's feral this facility would be the one to deal with it

Why did you euthenize the red shoulder hawk I brought in with injured wing? Why didnt you help it? I dont understand!

Mark Blunk | Aug 17, 2021
Nicki Miller | Aug 17, 2021

Hi Mark, I work for San Diego Humane Society, and I'm so sorry the hawk didn't make it. Unfortunately we can't save every animal brought to us because injuries may be too severe. Thank you for doing everything you could to help the hawk! We did everything we could too.

In the neighborhood I live in has 5, 20 foot pine trees and in the top of the tallest is a hawks nest. the hawks are quite large around 2' tall. they have a baby at least once a year. the owners want to cut down the trees. can they do that ?

peggy lee | Aug 17, 2021
Nicki Miller | Aug 17, 2021

Hi Peggy, I work at San Diego Humane Society and asked my colleague at Project Wildlife and she said as long as there are no babies in the nest, which at this time there really wouldn’t be, then yes, they have every right to cut down the tree. Hopefully the hawks will be able to find a place nest nearby in the future!

We have a Mourning Dove nest above the front door. I fear a hawk has gotten the dove as there are feather everywhere. I looked in the nest and there is a newly hatched baby and one unhatched egg. What do I do?

Cindy Teyro | Aug 17, 2020
Tanya Carbajal | Aug 17, 2020

If the mom doesn't come back, keep the nest warm and bring it to the wildlife center when they open. They have a booth outside and make it easy to drop off.

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I found a very young rabbit what should I do no mother in sight

A Google User | Aug 17, 2020
Sqwerlgirl | Aug 17, 2020

Mama rabbits only nurse once every 12 hours to lessen the chance of predators finding the babies. She may be around, also baby rabbits are basically on their own at 6 weeks old. So, try to take a couple pictures if you can, and take pictures to project wildlife.

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Where can I find frozen mice etc to feed my abandoned barn owls?

John Falconer | Aug 17, 2020
Desi | Aug 17, 2020

Bring them into Project Wildlife or the nearest rehab care center

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I have handicapped bird, can I put them in project wildlife And I need pay any fee or not

Live Nite | Aug 17, 2020
Irith | Aug 17, 2020

You do not have to pay any fees.

O jave two cats, they see him he is fone, where can i take him, i am in el cajon

Martin R | Aug 17, 2020
lisa hodges | Aug 17, 2020

??? I'm heavily involved in animal rescue but I can't answer a question that makes no sense.

I have young dove in my back yard, was in my hedropm the othet day, took him out onto yard, didnt look like he could fly too well yet. I was just out there and he is sitting on a rock near the patio. I have teo cats, these I jave

Martin R | Aug 17, 2020
larry kellis | Aug 17, 2020

Take to Project Wildlife. They will care and try to rehabilitate. No cost. Can give donation.

Do you guys take a look at hummingbirds? If so, can you guys take a look. We found a hummingbird and but it in a box to warm up cause it was freezing, but then I learned about torpor for hummingbirds. What do we do?

Jo Granados | Aug 17, 2020
lisa hodges | Aug 17, 2020

Yes they do rehab & release hummingbirds. Also FYI it is a felony to even possess any part or portion of a hummingbird nest or the birds themselves unless you have a permit, so if you found one get it to wildlife rescue ASAP to avoid any legal issues.

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I had a raccoon come up to front porch last eve. My big dog was out and had it trapped in corner, but would not stop when I called to leave it alone. Do they come back to same spot again of move on?

Barbee paccerelli | Aug 17, 2020
Mari P | Aug 17, 2020

If there is resources (food, water, safe shelter) there, maybe. But if your dog really scared him, he might have learned it's probably not a safe place for him.

I've been hearing distressed chirps of a bird on the roof of the house across from mine for 4 days now here in Penasquitos. It sounds like it needs to be rescued. What should I do?

Mina Villegas | Aug 18, 2019
Irith | Aug 18, 2019

Mina it is baby season. The birds are getting a little bigger and they chirp a lot

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Is there any pick up services offered by Project Wildlife? I have an injured baby bird in a box that my cat had a hold of. I believe he may need a leg amputation, but possibly fine other than that.

Julie Burgess | Aug 18, 2019
Samantha Clark | Aug 18, 2019

You can drop it off at their San Diego facility during the day or call the San Diego Humane Society dispatch line in the morning to have officers pick it up and give to PW. Keep it in a warm place in the meantime

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Can they take 2 wild baby birds?

Spooky Grim | Aug 18, 2019
GEOVANNA SOTO | Aug 18, 2019

Yes. They have a drop off room if the facility is closed.

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I'm interested in your volunteer program. Is there a training program starting soon in my area, Fallbrook.

Diane Griffiths | Aug 18, 2019
Teresa | Aug 18, 2019

Please call them directly. Plus they are always in need of mealworms and food for wildlife.

We found a baby seal stranded on the beach side stuck between the small rocks .. what shd we do .. not sure if the mommy seal left it there for safety or is it stuck

Amish Daga | Aug 18, 2019
Desi | Aug 18, 2019

Call Sea World or SD Humane Law Enforcement and they will call for you.

I found a baby bird but he’s leg was bleeding what should I do

Hamilton Carreto35 | Aug 18, 2019
Jim Farmer | Aug 18, 2019

If you haven't stopped already, with the speed at which a birds heart beats the poor creature has passed. In the future for birds a styptik pencil to seal the wound ASAP.

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Do you take wild cottontail rabbits? We have a tiny one with some sort of head wound. There is movement in the wound. Could be maggots or the wound its self could be caused by a bot fly. HELP

Heather Butler | Aug 18, 2019
joules w | Aug 18, 2019

Yes, they see all wildlife. Please take the bunny there for help!

A cat killed a momma rabbit and left a baby behind. What do I do now?

debbie bryant | Aug 18, 2019
Laurie Ellertson | Aug 18, 2019

I would keep it safe and warm than first thing in the morning take it to project wildlife

I do not speak English I have a white cockatoo a little emferma the question is can you stop it and how much it costs

Reyes Espinoza | Aug 18, 2019
Miriam S | Aug 18, 2019

I'm so sorry your cockatoo is sick, I hope you could have taken it to a veterinarian dedicated to birds. Project Wildlife is only dedicated to rehabilitating wild animals. Sorry your cockatoo is sick, I hope you were able to take her to a veterinary that sees birds. Project wildlife only rehabilitates wildlife.

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When is the orientation/introduction to be held for want-to-be volunteers???? This is supposed to be held in the Fall. I have tried several time to get this information. merrill perry

Merrill Perry | Aug 18, 2019
Miriam S | Aug 18, 2019

Check back on the website for information. There is a new coordinator that is taking over the task of signing up new volunteers, just not sure when that is happening.

I have a wren in my house. It is dark. Are they not blind in the dark? He is not hurt. Just trapped and afraid and fast.

Alison Howard | Aug 18, 2019
Ana Sousa | Aug 18, 2019

It's best to catch them when it's dark. Do you have a net?

I have a questions regarding a bob cat with kittens on my property. I'm not sure how agressive she will be towards me and I don't really want to disturb her. Can you refer me to someone that can answer some questons?

Donna Shanahan | Aug 18, 2018
Ana Sousa | Aug 18, 2018

Call Project Wildlife on Gaines St.

I have a raccoon living in my backyard. If I trap him is there someplace safe to let him loose? I feed feral cats so I can't put their food up at night because that's when they come out. Any deterrents not harmful to cats and dogs?

Phyllis ONeal | Aug 18, 2018
J. Latrice O'Neal | Aug 18, 2018

You can contact them because i don't know the answers to your questions. As long as you're leaving food out for the cats the other animals (raccoons, possums, rats etc) will continue to come

What should we do for an injured baby woodpecker who can't fly? Didn't fall out of a nest. Thanks!

Barbara Wohlander | Aug 18, 2018
Barbara Wohlander | Aug 18, 2018

Thanks everyone! Will take it in.

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Their is a Duck at my job that has been walking in the parking lot. He looks like his peek has some kind of glue or mucus. Try to catch him but no luck. Can you come out here to get him?

Blanca Johnson | Aug 18, 2018
Sharon Parry | Aug 18, 2018

Go to Project Wildlife 's Web page to find the phone number and call to see if they can do that. It might depend on your location.

I see and injured bird at mission bay park. Im saddened by this.. is there help?

Rondi Kammerer | Aug 18, 2018
Jerry Henry | Aug 18, 2018

Project wildlife headquarters is very near there. Call and they can surely help.

I have a sick possum in my garage. What do I do? Darlene Carter

Darlene Carter | Aug 18, 2018
David Donohue | Aug 18, 2018

You can call project wildlife, they may be able to pick it up, or if you think you can handle it safely you can take it there. They will at least try to get it healthy again. Animal control will most likely just euthanize it.

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