What We Do
Native Animal Rescue (NAR) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wildlife. We are a community of expert rehabilitators trained to diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, and release wild animals back to the wild in accordance with Department of Fish and Game standards.
Anyone who finds a distressed animal in Santa Cruz County can call us at 831-462-0726 for guidance or bring the animal to us at 1855 17th Ave., Santa Cruz, where we are open 24/7.
We give immediate care instructions over the phone, enabling the caller to safely handle and transport the animal to our facility where trained staff and volunteers examine it, give first aid, and determine its further needs. We work closely with veterinarians and wildlife management professionals to medically treat and rehabilitate injured, sick, orphaned and oiled wildlife. The animal is then cared for until it can be released back into the wild.
We work to increase human understanding and respect for wildlife and their habitats. We also keep exact records on each animal to help wildlife management professionals better understand local migration, breeding and habitat needs.
