we found five baby raccoons orphan in our attic. The mommy came back for all of them, but one we brought the baby to Native animal rescue and they took great care of it. Now we just found a baby owl will be giving that to them tomorrow morning. read more

Native Animal Rescue - Here's a baby owl. I think we just found on sidewalk. Will be giving this to you in the morning. - Animal Shelters Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Absolutely amazing organization! Every single person who works or volunteers for them is deserving of the highest praise! NAR has been so helpful in getting critical information out to myself and my neighbors many times over the years! Even when situations have been challenging, they have done great work! I am so thankful to have NAR in our community!! read more

Native Animal Rescue - Baby bird rescued by NAR! - Animal Shelters Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

My husband worked as a vet with Nate & Molly waaay back when NAR was just a thought. We are so proud of all the individuals that have made this organization what it is today! It is an honor to have this service available to the public - so very many cities do not. So many memories with folks there - in the middle of the night, in seemingly hopeless situations - always there to help and provide priceless information about our wildlife! You are a local treasure - each and everyone of you! Much love from the Caspers! read more

The people at Native Animal Rescue are amazing. They work tirelessly from early in the morning into the night taking care of so many animals in need. I can't think of a better local organization to support. read more

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The rescuer Connie botched a rescue today, resulting in an absolutely preventable situation where a family of ducks got separated. Not only was she rude and unhelpful, but when we asked her to leave because she was escalating the situation, she called the cops on us for being "aggressive". I genuinely regret asking this organization for help. And I would advise anyone working with them to ask for another volunteer than Connie. The Mama duck is still on our roof 12 hours later searching for her babies. They refuse to resolve the situation they created, despite it being well within their abilities. read more

The extraordinary consistent devotion of this nonprofit to the native in our area, and the surrounding areas is beyond what anyone could reasonably expect. I personally have brought several injured birds into their care. Every time they were kind, compassionate, informed and respectful of their lives. Not to mention the immense amount of community education that they provide through interaction with the community interaction on social media and interaction during highlighted animal rescues . Very few organizations can manage the breadth of animal care that native animal rescue performs. If I could give them 10 stars, if I could! read more

This place is so wonderful helping our local injured wildlife and rehabilitating the animals so they can return to nature. Very knowledgeable and helpful. read more

I volunteered here during a stay in April for about a month, absolutely desperate for some way to put my time and energy into something productive, something bigger than me. I walked in and immediately was greeted with the friendliest faces, and taken on to help. These people are COMMUNITY. They're knowledgeable, down to earth, REAL. They stretch themselves THIN to take on every animal that they can, and they still catch flack!!! If you have not taken care of sick and injured animals, you don't realize how much physical effort and mental fortitude it takes to be able to handle some of the things that you have to do for these animals. Nature is cruel, and the wonderful people at the Native Animal Rescue Center here do everything that they can to make sure every animal has a good quality of life. I learned so much about life, and how fragile it can be, and how much one person can make a difference. It is NOT easy. Some animals need to be fed every 30 minutes, or they won't survive. That's a lot of micromanaging! And it's hard to have any time to take care of oneself amongst all of that! The self sacrifice taken to make sure every creature is comfortable, safe, and minimally stressed is note worthy. These people are real life SUPERHEROES!!! I'm so thankful that I got the opportunity to volunteer and I plan that I can come to work again I personally have a hard time getting along with others, but not these people! The work that they do, not only in animal care, but teaching the community about animal welfare and what it takes is imperative to our survival as a species. We all live on this green Earth, and communities like these keep our Earth green read more

Native Animal Rescue - Molly and Pinky! My favorite to walk past on the catio! Even the pets have the highest quality of life. Pinky took walks!!!! - Animal Shelters Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Wow, I am SO grateful to have a wildlife rescue serving our county, which is chock full of wild animals in need of help. NAR is unbelievably supportive. They are always available, ready to come help, some of the nicest people ever, and truly knowledgeable about wildlife and appropriate ways to interact with wild animals. The volunteers put their whole hearts into their work, without any compensation. I have called them in a panic many times after seeing an animal in distress. Amy, Connie, and the rest of the crew are always there to help. It's so rare to have this kind of community support. read more

I found a bunny that had been hit in the road and was trying to drag itself to safety. It was also being pecked at by a crow. The ER Vet on 41st Ave just told me a memorized sentence and didn't have the decency to euthanize it. I get you can't mix wild and domestic but they could've met me outside and ended it's suffering. I then took it here. The ladies were very kind and helpful. I realize they couldn't save it but just knowing that it would be put out of its misery and not suffer gave me peace of mind. I'm an animal lover and was distressed by the lack of empathy shown by others. Thank you for being available for the other animals out there. read more

For those of us who care for the wildlife it is wonderful to know there is a place where we can take injured wild birds and mammals, even reptiles if I am not wrong. They are there for the animals 24/7 and even send rescuers in the area when someone is unable to drive the injured. They do a selfless act of love and care, can't speak highly enough of them. Thank you for all you do!! read more

Yes, so this just happened. driving over 17 & I see a baby fawn in the middle divide right before Pasatempo, So I call 911 of course. They're on it & then I proceed to call this place looking for some help the woman sounds sort of interested sort of not I proceeded to tell her the location & during that call I let her know that there'll be somebody out there to help slow traffic. Somehow she becomes more concerned with this then helping the fawn. Of course, I'm panicked it's a baby fawn in eminent danger. I asked her 3 times would they be sending someone out there. She proceeds to get on a power play and wants to lecture me about slowing traffic rather than bothering to tell me if they are going to help of course I hang up on anger & pure frustration. Rather than calling someone to help this poor animal she wastes more time & calls the CHP about me, maybe stopping traffic. They were embarrassed apologetic & assured me that someone was out going to be out there to help that poor baby fawn. Needless to say, we need a new animal rescue in Santa Cruz. Luckily, I'm retiring, so if you read this and you care more about animals than power playing ppl hit me up. read more

Rescued this Western Grebe today at Beer Can Beach, Aptos and named him Bob. He's in good hands with these folks and hope he makes it. read more

Native Animal Rescue - Western Grebe I named Bob - Animal Shelters Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

While visiting my Grams, I came across an injured, adolescent bird on the beach today. It was limping along the sand being chased by kids. So, I ran back to my car to find a container to place it in, laid down tarp as cushion & Googled the nearest animal rescue. They thanked me for bringing it in, identified it as a red-throated loon & were able to take care of it immediately, after transferring it to another box. Def recommend them for injured wildlife rescue. read more

Native Animal Rescue - Injured loon. - Animal Shelters Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

This place is amazing! The people who work here genuinely care about the wildlife. Just like most organizations in Santa Cruz they really care about what they do. I have some squirrel buddies that live in the trees in my yard. We enjoy watching them play. They are welcomed guests in our garden. I noticed one seemed off and was missing fur and using a fence post to scratch himself. I called and talked to Amy. She explained they would see him and treat him if I could catch him. I have a haveaheart trap so I caught him and took him to NAR. She assured me since he was a welcome yard buddy they could release him back to my yard (he lives in my tree). I caught my little buddy and took him to the center. It was honestly a really wonderful experience. He had a totally treatable squirrel issue that required a simple quick treatment. He was back in my yard the same day. Amy rocks! She is knowledgeable and helpful. The whole NAR is fantastic but she really made it easy. This whole experience makes me want to volunteer and donate! We have a unique resource here, from talking to other people who have had to take a wild animal in outside of Santa Cruz county they haven't had such warm fuzzy experiences. All I can say is if you ever need help, these hero's are here! If you are ever looking to support a valuable resource this is for sure a place to give to! read more

Native Animal Rescue - My squirrel buddy post treatment, right before his release! - Animal Shelters Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

recently found a baby rat & went to the santa cruz county animal shelter to ask them if they take in baby rats. they said no but gave me this place's number. the next day i called the rescue to let them know i was going. i started off by saying that i found a baby rat when a woman rudely told me on the phone, "& what did you hope would happen? that we would raise it and release it?" when i answered "well... yes?" because i was obviously dumbfounded by her rude tone (& because this place is an animal rescue so i figured they rescued animals?), she let me know that if i took the rat in, it would be euthanized & suggested that i give it to the santa cruz animal shelter. i explained to the lady that i had already gone to the shelter & that they were the ones who recommended i go to their rescue. she then suggested i that i should just find someone on craigslist who wants it or give it to any other shelter or rescue for it to be euthanized. it was honestly shocking to be talked to in such a condescending way by an animal rescue of all places. im sure they do good work but the employees could act better. read more

I hope more people find out what all you do for the critters in Santa Cruz! Through a friend I sent in a bird that had something wrong with his wing. How wonderful we have some place in town that will help our creatures. I know people who volunteer at your organization and I want to tell the world how wonderful you are. Thank you so much for what you do and who your are. read more

I love this cause and what they do but their attitudes are not very nice. Came in about 10:45 with a bird that my cat caught but I was able to get it away from her. I wasn't greeted, they didn't speak to me unless I asked a question and when they did speak it was very short and rude. I'm really happy with the organization and but the staff really need to learn how to deal with people. read more

This is for the native animal rescue on 17th. I found a female baby squirrel with her legs disabled and a stranger I met took her to the rescue center on 17th...all night, god bless her, michele from the rescue center let me know of her status.little girl squirrel passed away during the night...michelle texted me in the morning. But thank you guys and gals for all you do. read more

Native Animal Rescue takes in injured and orphaned animals and birds. Those that work there are caring and skilled-