Molly Riehl is at the Wildlife Care Association, learning more about what they do and how you can help support them.

By Chloe Curtis The Wildlife Care Association (WCA), a local nonprofit dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of native wildlife, is facing a historic surge in animal patients this year. They are currently on track to care for over 10,000 animals, shattering previous records. This dramatic increase in cases, which includes everything from orphaned baby [...]

And we’re not just talking about snacks. Every spring and summer, Wildlife Care Association experiences a surge of wildlife patients unlike any other time of year. Our busiest season runs from March through August, when nearly 80% of the animals we care for arrive at our doors. In 2025 alone, 7,442 of our 9,296 patients […]

At Wildlife Care Association, led by passionate director Sandra Foreman, staff and volunteers work tirelessly to rescue and rehabilitate animals.

The Wildlife Care Association has had a bit of a facelift, but they’ve ALWAYS provided the best care for our native wild animals! Sakura Gray’s tour continues, and she’s meeting more of the animals under their care!

Sandra Foreman, animal care manager with Wildlife Care Association of Sacramento, on Nov. 19, 2024, says her organization is looking for donations from The Bee’s Book of Dreams to build another flight cage to help rehabilitate raptors.

The Wildlife Care Association in Sacramento has repurposed a decommissioned radar dome into a thriving wildlife rehabilitation center, caring for thousands of animals annually.

Christine Glover, wearing large and heavy leather gloves, pulled out a fluffy full-grown owl from a wire cage at the Wildlife Care Association facility on Patrol Road at McClellan Park. The owl, while not happy to have its daytime sleep disturbed, remained unflappable despite a deep tear on its wing.