Keep Wildlife Wild
Feeding wild animals causes them to lose their fear of humans and become nuisances to your neighbors.  Keep pet food in at night and don't try to feed deer.  Screen off crawl spaces to prevent animals from nesting in your home. Wild animals do not make good pets.  Click here to learn more reasons why you shouldn't feed wild animals!  Having problems with wildlife on your property?  Contact our Humane Wildlife Services. 

Prune Trees and Shrubs Between October and December
The safest time for pruning - for animals and trees alike - is during the months when animals are not nesting.  Federal law requires that bird nests not be disturbed until eggs hatch and the babies leave the nest.  If you absolutely need to prune a tree for safety reasons, carefully check the area for squirrel and bird nests first. If you find a nest with eggs or babies, moving or destroying the nest will severely hurt the babies' chance of survival. Please contact us if you have any questions about trimming.

Use The SPCA's Humane Wildlife Services
The SPCA's Humane Wildlife Services is an animal-friendly alternative to pest and wildlife control services.  Humane Wildlife Services is operated through The SPCA's nationally recognized Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. The humane and proven services provided by The SPCA’s Humane Wildlife Services department make us the best choice for your home or business.  We can help with all species of wildlife.   Contact us to make an appointment today!

Recycle Fishing Line and Hooks
Birds and sea mammals can be seriously injured by getting tangled in fishing line or swallowing fish hooks. If you see fishing line on shores or in the water, please pick it up and discard it in the trash.  The SPCA partnered with other agencies to provide fishing line recycling canisters in area wharfs and piers.

Call Us if You See Wildlife In Need
The SPCA for Monterey County is here to help all injured and orphaned wild animals.  If you see an animal in distress call us.  We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Click here to learn more about how to tell if an animal needs rescue.

Keep Bird Feeders Clean
Feeders are great for bird watching but can easily transmit disease if not properly cleaned.  Be sure to clean your bird feeders and baths weekly or between fillings.  Contact us for more information.

Keep Cats Indoors
Click here to learn more about our pets and wildlife.

Volunteer
Wildlife Center volunteers help staff rehabilitate injured and orphaned wildlife.  Click here to learn how you can volunteer!

Donate
Do you love native wild animals?  You can make a donation directly to The SPCA's Wildlife center to support our rescue and rehabilitation efforts.  Click here to make a donation or call 831-373-2631 or 422-4721 x221.