Links to Los Angeles Wildlife Issues

Dead Animal Removal (Streets and Alley Ways):

In Los Angeles, to request the removal of a dead animal from the street or alley way.                         Call  1-800-773-2489  Monday through Saturday,  7:30a.m. and 4:45p.m.

For after hours and Sundays, please dial 3-1-1

The Bureau of Sanitation collects dead animals from streets and alley ways.

To dispose of a dead horse or cow, refer to your local yellow pages for a rendering service.

Department of Animal Services - Lost and Found: 

In Los Angeles, to find your lost pet Please Call 1 (888) 452-7381 Monday - Friday (8AM - 5PM) Saturday, Sunday and Holidays (Closed), Shelter Hours: Monday (Closed) Tuesday (8 AM-7PM) Wednesday (8AM-5PM) Thursday (8AM-7PM), Friday (8AM-5PM) Saturday (8AM-5PM) Sunday (11AM-5PM) Holidays (Closed)

In San Diego, to request the removal of a dead animal from the street or alley way.                                   Call   858-694-7000  6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Department of Animal Services - Lost and Found:

In San Diego, to find your lost pet Please Call 619 236 - 4250

Department of Animal Services - Riverside:

 In Riverside, to find your lost pet or need to have an Dead Animal picked up Please Call  (951) 358- 7387, Coachella Valley: (760) 343-3644,  Countywide: (888) 636-7387

Project Wildlife:

For a Wildlife emergency in San Diego Please Call (619)225-9202 Care Center Hours Open 7 Days a week 9:00am to 4:00pm.

California Wildlife Rehabilitators: From L.A. TO S.D.

Los Angeles County (Los Angeles) Phone: 310-208-3631
Daniela Ortner, International Wildlife Education & Conservation (IWEC)
dolphin@iwec.org
Specialty: Enrichment Specialist, Animal Trainer & Behaviorist
Certified Animal Evaluator

Los Angeles County (Los Angeles) Phone: 323-651-1336
Mary Cummins (sub-permittee), Squirrel Rescue
MMMARYinLA@aol.com
Wildlife Species: tree and ground squirrels
Specialties/Knowledge: raising babies, treating injured babies and adults, reuniting babies with mothers, squirrel rehabilitation education

Los Angeles County (Malibu) Phone: 310-458-WILD
Lynn Whited, DVM (Director of Animal Care), California Wildlife Center
admin@californiawildlifecenter
Wildlife Species: all native California wildlife- raptors, coyotes, deer, pelagic birds,
marine mammal rescue.
Comments: Contracted agency for the City of Malibu for wildlife rescue.

Los Angeles County (Malibu) Phone: 800-938-3553
Susan Tellem, executive director, American Tortoise Rescue
turtleresq@aol.com
Wildlife Species: turtles and tortoises only
Comments: fax 310-589-6101

Los Angeles County (Rancho Palos Verdes) Phone: 310-378-9921
Ann Lynch (director), South Bay Wildlife Rehab
SBWildlifeRehab@aol.com
Wildlife Species: birds of prey, songbirds, hummingbirds, orphaned raccoons and squirrels
Specialties/Knowledge: birds of prey; referrals to other agencies for wildlife not covered; wildlife education available

Los Angeles County (San Dimas) Phone: 909-592-4900
Judy Everett, Wild Wings of California
raptornut@aol.com
Wildlife Species: Passerines, non-passerines, and raptors

Los Angeles County (Topanga) Phone: 310-455-4088
Susan Alice Clark and Ken Mazur, Topanga Animal Rescue
kenmazur@earthlink.net
Wildlife Species: birds and small mammals (can stabilize/transport large
mammals), veterinary technician (ER/critical care)
Comments: cover only the Topanga Area

Orange County (Long Beach) Phone: 562-434-0141
All Wildlife Rescue and Education
recovery@awre.org

Orange County (Mission Viejo) Phone: 949-380-8719
Leslie Hall, Opossum Society of U.S., Critter Care of CA
wildvet2b@aol.com
Specialty: opossums and other small mammals, veterinary technician

Orange County (Irvine) Phone: 714-536-3538
The Opossum Society of the United States
opossumsoc@aol.com
Wildlife Species: orphaned and injured opossums
Specialty: public education

Orange County (Irvine/Laguna Niguel) Phone: 949 831-1178
Linda Evans (director), Pacific Wildlife Project
lin4pelican@earthlink.net
Wildlife Species: all bird species and small mammals
Limitations: no facilities for large mammals (deer, coyotes, etc.)
Specialties/Knowledge: Pelicans, all waterbirds and shorebirds, small songbirds

San Diego County (Lakeside) Phone: 619-443-3692
Sally Lambert, Emergency Wildlife Rehab
74224.1127@compuserve.com
Wildlife Species: opossums, raccoons

San Diego County (Lakeside) Phone: 619-561-9169
Grace Parrott, San Diego Humane Society and Wildlife Center
graceex@aol.com
Wildlife Species: birds and mammals

San Diego County (Ramona) Phone: 619-789-2324
The Fund for Animals Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
CTraisi@aol.com
Comments: fax 619-788-2029
Wildlife Species: coyotes, bobcats, mountain lions, and birds of prey

San Diego County (San Diego) Phone: 619-225-WILD
Project Wildlife
info@projectwildlife.org
Wildlife Species: native birds and mammals

San Diego County (San Diego) Phone: 619-291-4587
Diana Sieberns (President), Wildlife Center

San Diego County (San Diego) Phone: 619-749-8160
Marvin Snell, Wildlife Center of San Diego
Comments: fax 619-749-8304

Ventura County (Camarillo) Phone: 805-482-7617
Nicky Thole (Director), Camarillo Wildlife Rehabilitation
Ingreat8g@worldnet.att.net
Wildlife Species: Songbirds, raccoon, coyote, bobcat, fox, and skunk
Comments: Intake of all species for critical care, then transport

Ventura County (Ojai) Phone: 805 646-0920
Judi Kelly (president) or Bob Kilpatrick (vice president), Ojai Valley Wildlife Rehabilitation
rgk@pacbell.net (Bob)

Ventura County (Thousand Oaks) Phone: 805-498-2794
Anna Reams (President), Wildlife Care of Ventura County (WCVC)
sbaird330@aol.com
Wildlife Species: tree squirrels
Specialty: rehabilitation of California native birds and mammals (including
raccoons, bobcat, and coyote); education on urban and nuisance wildlife

Ventura County (Thousand Oaks) Phone: 805-498-8653
Sharron Baird (rehabilitator), Wildlife Care of Ventura County
squirrelmender@msn.com
Wildlife Species: squirrels only

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