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Hi all, in case it's of interest, we wanted to share this incredible transformation of a coyote in our care (please remove if not allowed):

When this little guy arrived at our Ramona Wildlife Center, he was furless and covered in painful scabs caused by severe mange. But thanks to two months of care from our Project Wildlife team, he’s gone from barely looking like a coyote to looking like the fluffy little canid he was meant to be! You gotta admit, this guy’s transformation is furry impressive — and the best part? He was released earlier this month!

Hi all, in case it's of interest, we wanted to share this incredible transformation of a coyote in our care:

When this little guy arrived at our Ramona Wildlife Center, he was furless and covered in painful scabs caused by severe mange. But thanks to two months of care from our Project Wildlife team, he’s gone from barely looking like a coyote to looking like the fluffy little canid he was meant to be! You gotta admit, this guy’s transformation is furry impressive — and the best part? He was released earlier this month!

Hi friends! We wanted to share this heartwarming story in case its of interest 🙂

For nearly three years, Cindy and her family wondered if they would ever see their dog Colby again.

Their beloved Maltipoo had been missing since Sept. 27, 2023. But everything changed when our Humane Law Enforcement officers responded to a report of an abandoned dog. They brought him in for care, scanned him for a microchip and discovered that he was registered and reported missing!

Determined to track the lead, our officers worked diligently to confirm the contact information and reach Colby’s family. They finally reached Cindy with the news she had been waiting nearly three years to hear: Colby had been found.

The family hadn’t had a dog in their home since Colby went missing, so they spent the night getting ready for his return — gathering supplies and preparing for a reunion they once wondered if they’d ever have. Colby arrived in need of some care, with fleas and a possible skin infection underneath his matted fur. Our medical team gave him a bath and grooming, vaccines and a wellness check to help make his homecoming as comfortable as possible.

And finally, the day came that everyone had been waiting for: Colby was reunited with Cindy and her son, Gregory.

Watch out Beyonce, Sugar and her vocals are coming for your career... We wouldn't be surprised if Universal Music Group comes knocking on our doors to sign her — that vocal range is quite impeccable!

Meet Soybean, Fava, Black Turtle Bean, Pinto and Butterbean, who are currently enjoying life with mama Beanie Baby in our kitten nursery 🥹

These three orphaned raccoons are the very first graduates of the new raccoon nursery at our Ramona Wildlife Center!

The juveniles were brought to us separately between May 18 and June 9 after being found by community members in Ocean Beach, Chula Vista and Santee.

Orphaned raccoon kits are at a critical stage of development. At 10 to 12 weeks old, they would normally be learning essential survival skills from their mother. For orphaned kits, rehabilitation requires specialized care that supports healthy development while preventing dependence on people.

At our Ramona Wildlife Center, our Project Wildlife team provided medical care, a balanced omnivorous diet and an environment designed to encourage natural behaviors. As they grew stronger, the raccoons transitioned to outdoor pre-release enclosures where they practiced climbing, exploring, foraging and locating natural food sources.

Once they were healthy, fully developed and demonstrating natural raccoon behaviors, they officially graduated from rehabilitation. On July 31, they were released together at Mission Trails Regional Park, where they can continue life as wild raccoons, just as they were meant to.

Every successful release is worth celebrating, but this one is especially meaningful!

For International Owl Awareness Day, we wanted to share a few photos of some of our patients! From GHO's to Barn Owls, our team has cared for a wide range of species 💙

Photo courtesy of one of our incredible foster volunteers 🥹

If you struggle with cuteness aggression, you might want to look away, because Wendy sporting her tiny kitten cone is almost too much to handle. She needed a little extra medical care, but clearly she wore her recovery donut with undeniable style. Even though she’s all healed now, don’t worry — she’s still very committed to being ridiculously cute.

When caring for animals, our Project Wildlife team is committed to helping every patient remain as wild as possible throughout rehabilitation. Here, one of our dedicated wildlife care specialists is feeding young great horned owls while wearing a face covering and using a plush adult owl as a stand-in. These techniques help prevent the nestlings from becoming habituated to humans — giving them the best possible chance of thriving once they’re back where they belong!

Hi friends! Sharing this story in case it's of interest to anyone 🙂

This tiny long-tailed weasel was found alone on a trail with her eyes still closed. When she was brought to our Pilar & Chuck Bahde Wildlife Center, she was in critical condition and needed around-the-clock specialized care and feeding to survive. She's the youngest weasel our organization has ever cared for! After 10 days of intensive monitoring — working carefully not to habituate her to humans — she reached a major milestone when her eyes finally opened.

As she grew and gained strength, we transferred her to our Ramona Wildlife Center, where she was housed in a small-mammal habitat designed to help her develop the skills to survive on her own. After 72 days in our care, she was finally ready for her second chance in the wild.

Hi friends! In case it's of interest, I wanted to share this sweet story of one of our shelter pups ❤️

Mullet’s journey with us has been a long one. She first came into our care in 2018, went through a few different homes and eventually returned to us in 2024, patiently waiting for the right family ever since. But it didn’t take long for our staff and volunteers to completely fall in love with this sweet potato of a dog — Mullet just had that effect on people. From her goofy charm to her lovable personality, she left an impression on everyone she met. She simply needed the right person to see just how special she is.

And then, it finally happened. Mullet (now affectionately named Baby Girl) stole the heart of her adopter, and the rest was history. Her new mom shares:

“I was honored to adopt Baby Girl, aka Mullet. The words that really got to me in her bio were ‘please come get me.’ I had to go get her; she’d been there so long. It was the best day ever. She’s a wonderful girl — so loving, smart and curious. She even sleeps in bed with me. Thank you, San Diego Humane Society and everyone who took care of her until I could.”

It’s safe to say there were definitely a few bittersweet tears as she headed home, but we truly could not be happier for Baby Girl and her new mom.

Hi all, just wanted to share some owlets we have in care! Our Project Wildlife team will be caring for them until they are ready to be released home 🙂