Native Animal Rescue

Category: Animal shelter in Santa Cruz, California

Address: 1855 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA

Phone: +18314620726

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–7:30PM

Monday: 8AM–7:30PM

Tuesday: 8AM–7:30PM

Wednesday: 8AM–7:30PM

Thursday: 8AM–7:30PM

Friday: 8AM–7:30PM

Saturday: 8AM–7:30PM

Reviews

Paul Neall

Jul 29, 2022

Great service! Appreciate all that you do for the animals

Angel Milhouse

Jul 4, 2022

They truly care for animals birds ,we found a baby bird ,we dropped the nird off. We called to check on the bird and they gave us an updated status every time we called. I thought that was really nice of them.

Gsmurf831

Jun 1, 2022

Great service. We have all kinds of birds that fly in and get trapped in our building. The volunteers respond almost immediately and remove them safely and virtually without harm. Their work is always appreciated

chady Asa

Dec 20, 2020

Big Shout for Native Animal Rescue. A hummingbird was trapped in my garage this morning. I left the garage door open for hours, so the bird could find his way out. I tried some tricks to release the bird after looking online. Unfortunately, nothing worked. Finally, I called the Native Animal Rescue at 4:00 PM even though I was not sure that they could help out on Saturday night. Within twenty minutes, they sent out a very nice volunteer whose name is Bill. It took us an hour to catch the bird as I have a lot of roof beams. Bill checked the bird to make sure he did not get injured before letting him fly. I am very proud of them.

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Questions & Answers

Do you have volunteer opportunities for teens who love animals (and are considering a career in animal health/rescue)?

Liesl and Marcel Herle | Sep 5, 2019
Amy Redfeather | Sep 5, 2019

Absolutely! Just go online and fill out an application or stop on by between 8 and 5 and we will give you one. Our baby bird season will be in the spring and that is when we need volunteers the most, but we need volunteers all year round.

Blue Jays are looking worse than molting. Which shouldn't be happening now. All the feathers are coming out or messed up to all of them. This has been going on since January. Do they have a disease? Aptos.

Claudia Ramm | Sep 4, 2021
Donna Correos | Sep 4, 2021

We have scrub Jay's and stellars Jays in our area. We haven't heard of any diseases that would cause odd feathers. Photos would help us, if possible.

I found a baby acorn woodpecker in my driveway this eve. I fixed a comfortable place for it in a box with good ventilation and a soft blanket underneath. I've given it water. Can I bring it to your group in the morning? Thank-you, Dr. Ann Lopez

Ann Lopez | Sep 4, 2021
Native Animal Rescue | Sep 4, 2021

Yes, you can bring it to us in the morning. We open at 8am. Thank you!

what is the cost of the Owl houses inc installation of 2 on the same property ,,we do have large trees

Tim Shea | Sep 4, 2020
Native Animal Rescue | Sep 4, 2020

Native Animal Rescue charges $200 for our Barn Owl Nest Boxes and generally between $50 to $100 for installation.

Can anyone help with a raccoon with an infected paw?? Please, she looks like she's in a lot of pain,it's heart breaking

Kaitlan Zizzo | Sep 4, 2020
Native Animal Rescue | Sep 4, 2020

In general, if the raccoon can manage to get around on its own, the best thing to do is help it heal by putting food out for it. A lot of times they will heal on their own with this support. It is very stressful on an adult raccoon to be caught and kept in captivity. If it doesn't show improvement and is having a hard time getting around, it might be able to be caught and brought in for treatment. Our raccoon expert says that dog food is better than cat food for raccoons.

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Have you found a large unnurtured brown male bunny?

john gregg | Sep 5, 2019
Native Animal Rescue | Sep 5, 2019

No, sorry, we haven't received a bunny of that description. We'll let you know if we do. I assume you have checked the animal shelter on 7th Avenue.

What's a good number to call for a deer with a broken leg . Not animals control and not the police and not SPCA please. Thanks

Heather Fisher | Sep 5, 2019
Native Animal Rescue | Sep 5, 2019

The only other agency that you can call that you don't have listed is Fish & Wildlife. Adult deer are unable to be rehabilitated because they do not do well in captivity. If the deer can still walk around, it may be able to heal on its own in nature If you think the deer is suffering, Animal Services, the Police or Fish and Wildlife can humanely kill the deer to end its suffering.

do you have parrots

chai | Sep 5, 2019
Amy Redfeather | Sep 5, 2019

No, we care for Native Animals only. Parrot questions can be directed to the SPCA.

So I saw a medium size bird In pain on the side of the road when u start to emerge on highway 17 from Scotts Valley, I couldn’t take the poor thing with me sense I own 2 cats what should I do is there someone I can call ?

lena hunt | Sep 5, 2019
Amy Redfeather | Sep 5, 2019

Yes you can call the number on our website from 8 am until 7:30 PM in the winter. You can also put the bird into a box and bring it to 1855 17th avenue in Santa Cruz.

What is the difference between porpoises & dolphins?

Fran Guerrero | Sep 5, 2018
Native Animal Rescue | Sep 5, 2018

Marine Mammal Center would be able to answer this question since they handle porpoises and dolphins. Native Animal Rescue does not handle marine mammals.

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How do I contact your office; the phone is either out of order, or not being answered?

richard barclay | Sep 5, 2018
Mark Regalia | Sep 5, 2018

Please keep trying. We are a bit short on dispatchers right now. If it is urgent call me at 247-0068. I am on another assignment right now but will help as much as i can.

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Will the Wildlife Rescue come to my business to remove a Skunk?

Pat's Stuff Clark | Sep 5, 2018
Native Animal Rescue | Sep 5, 2018

We only rescue injured, sick or orphaned animals. For healthy animals, you can call Humane Wildlife Control at 855-548-6263.

Sat Sept 2 9:30 young gull on Sant Cruz Wharf near bocce court with fish hook in upper bill and a short length fusing line. Seems to be able to still eat but first sighting it didn't look like it could open its bill.

Judy Sears | Sep 5, 2017
Krista Gallagher | Sep 5, 2017

Were you able to catch it? Ive brought sea birds to native animal rescue before and they take them

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