Native Animal Rescue of Santa Cruz County

Please find the correct agency prior to calling NAR:

• For domestic animals (dogs, cats, etc.) please call: S.C.C.O. Animal Services: 831-454-7303
• For marine mammals (seals, sea lions, otters) please call Marine Mammal Center: 831-633-6298
• For Capitola City and Beach rescues: 831-471-1141
• For New Brighton State Beach rescues: 831-464-3660
• For Sea Cliff State Beach rescues: 831-685-6447
• For Sunset State Beach rescues: 831-763-7063
• For Manresa State Beach rescues: 831-724-3700

For wild/native birds, baby mammals, reptiles and amphibians call:

• Native Animal Rescue 831-462-0726 (messages answered as time permits)

Or bring them to: 1855 - 17th Avenue (north side of Capitola Road).
N.A.R. is open 24/7.

Native Animal Rescue is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wildlife. We also work to increase human understanding and respect for wildlife and their habitats. In addition to working directly with animals and birds, we work closely with veterinarians and wildlife management professionals to medically treat and rehabilitate injured, sick, orphaned and oiled wildlife. Please go to our articles section to read about the creatures treated at N.A.R.When a distressed animal is found by anyone in Santa Cruz County a call to our Wild Lifeline 831-462-0726 , alerts us to the animal's situation. We give immediate care instructions over the phone, enabling the caller to safely handle and transport the animal to our facility. There, trained staff and volunteers examine it, give first aid, and determine its further needs.

Major medical problems are treated by veterinarians.The animal is then cared for until it can be released back into the wild. We also keep exact records on each animal to collect data on migration, breeding and habitat needs, information which helps professionals in the management of local wildlife.

Fishing banned at Capitola Wharf

Staff from NAR were some of the first responders during this crisis in August 2008. 120 Injured pelicans were taken to NAR where they were stabilized; with hooks and lines removed. They were hydrated and fed before being taken to International Bird Rescue.

Click here to read the local ABC coverage