Find injured Wildlife? Here is what to do and who to call! – Venice Paparazzi | Venice Beach CA, Photo Agency, Community Info, News, Events

Ever been jogging down the beach and run into a seal in distress, or a pelican with broken wing? How about a seagull tangled up in fishing line? Gutting, isn’t it?

Well, most folks know not to try an approach the animals, but not every knows how to get a hold of the experts. So, we have put this list together for you to have and share should the occasion arise for you.

MARINE ANIMAL RESCUE. 1-800-39-WHALE

Beaches and harbors South of Topanga Canyon. Call (310) 455-2729

The mission of Marine Animal Rescue is to replace an inadequate system of marine animal care with an effective, efficient and compassionate system providing every animal the best possible chance for survival.

“GIVE EVERY ANIMAL THE BEST CHANCE FOR SURVIVAL”
-PETER WALLERSTEIN, PRESIDENT & FOUNDER, LA COUNTY. Photo form Marine Animal Rescue

Thanks to Marine Animal Rescue and Peter Wallerstein for the following info:

Contact Marina Animal Rescue at 1-800-39-WHALE

For more info: www.marspecialists.org.

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THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE CENTER (Covers Malibu)

California Wildlife Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of native California wildlife.

HOTLINE: (310)458-WILD

HOSPITAL: (818)591-WILD

California Wildlife Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provides full term medical and rehabilitative care for native terrestrial and avian wildlife in Los Angeles, Orange and Southern Ventura Counties, and is currently the only licensed facility providing marine mammal response in northern Los Angeles County. With so few licensed wildlife rehabilitation facilities available, CWC is a crucial resource for federal, state, and local wildlife agencies as well as for the general public. CWC offers direct services at no charge to the public in cooperation with California State Parks, the California Department of Fish and Game, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, the City of Malibu, local county and city animal control agencies, and the Oiled Wildlife Care Network. For more info: www.californiawildlifecenter.org

Additional Wildlife Rescue Organizations and Information:

If you see any wild animal hurt or in trouble, please immediately contact Los Angeles Animal Services or one of the State approved wildlife rescue groups. Do not try to intervene without the help of experts. www.laanimalservices.com/about-animals/wildlife/#three-tab