THE WILD WELCOME Blog

A firefighter is standing on top of a hill looking at a forest fire.
By SBWCN Team March 5, 2025
Learn how to help wild animals around your home after the LA wildfires. Discover simple ways to provide food, water, and shelter while promoting a safe environment for wildlife recovery.
By SBWCN Team March 2, 2025
Would you stop traffic on the freeway for a seagull? One determined rescuer did just that. Read about the daring rescue that turned a skeptical highway patrol officer into a wildlife ally—and saved a gull from a deadly fate.
By SBWCN Team February 27, 2025
Found alone on a hiking trail, this “potato-sized” baby skunk was barely hanging on. After months of care—including learning how to do the famous skunk handstand—he was ready to return to the wild. Discover his incredible journey from rescue to release!
Rabies Info - Animals To Avoid Handling
By SBWCN Team February 23, 2025
Rabies is a serious viral disease. Understanding which animals are common carriers and knowing how to respond if you encounter them can protect both you and your community.
By SBWCN Team January 26, 2025
With the recent detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in California, SBWCN is implementing precautionary protocols to prevent the spread of the virus and to ensure the health of our wild animal patients.
A firefighter is standing on top of a hill looking at a forest fire.
By SBWCN Team March 5, 2025
Learn how to help wild animals around your home after the LA wildfires. Discover simple ways to provide food, water, and shelter while promoting a safe environment for wildlife recovery.
By SBWCN Team March 2, 2025
Would you stop traffic on the freeway for a seagull? One determined rescuer did just that. Read about the daring rescue that turned a skeptical highway patrol officer into a wildlife ally—and saved a gull from a deadly fate.
By SBWCN Team February 27, 2025
Found alone on a hiking trail, this “potato-sized” baby skunk was barely hanging on. After months of care—including learning how to do the famous skunk handstand—he was ready to return to the wild. Discover his incredible journey from rescue to release!
Rabies Info - Animals To Avoid Handling
By SBWCN Team February 23, 2025
Rabies is a serious viral disease. Understanding which animals are common carriers and knowing how to respond if you encounter them can protect both you and your community.
By SBWCN Team January 26, 2025
With the recent detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in California, SBWCN is implementing precautionary protocols to prevent the spread of the virus and to ensure the health of our wild animal patients.
A firefighter is standing on top of a hill looking at a forest fire.
By SBWCN Team March 5, 2025
Learn how to help wild animals around your home after the LA wildfires. Discover simple ways to provide food, water, and shelter while promoting a safe environment for wildlife recovery.
By SBWCN Team March 2, 2025
Would you stop traffic on the freeway for a seagull? One determined rescuer did just that. Read about the daring rescue that turned a skeptical highway patrol officer into a wildlife ally—and saved a gull from a deadly fate.
By SBWCN Team February 27, 2025
Found alone on a hiking trail, this “potato-sized” baby skunk was barely hanging on. After months of care—including learning how to do the famous skunk handstand—he was ready to return to the wild. Discover his incredible journey from rescue to release!
Rabies Info - Animals To Avoid Handling
By SBWCN Team February 23, 2025
Rabies is a serious viral disease. Understanding which animals are common carriers and knowing how to respond if you encounter them can protect both you and your community.
By SBWCN Team January 26, 2025
With the recent detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in California, SBWCN is implementing precautionary protocols to prevent the spread of the virus and to ensure the health of our wild animal patients.