Did you find sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife along the Oregon Coast? WCNC is licensed to treat all native birds and most native mammals. Give our rescue hotline a call at (503) 338-0331.
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If you encounter injured, sick or orphaned wildlife.
Be aware that any wildlife species can cause injury.
Call our wildlife hospital at 503-338-0331. If you reach the recording, speak slowly and leave your phone number and reason for calling. We will return your call as soon as possible. Please DO NOT use e-mail to inform us of a wildlife emergency.
Do not attempt to care for the wildlife yourself. Please do not give it any food or water without first speaking with us.
If you find young wildlife that you think is abandoned, make certain it is truly orphaned. The parents may be nearby but not visible. Call us before removing any young wildlife from its location.
Stranded seals and sea lions should be reported to the Seaside Aquarium at 503-738-6211.
Found an animal after hours? Due to funding limitations, we are only able to answer rescue calls during our business hours. Please keep the animal in a safe, warm location overnight & call and leave a message on our voicemail. Someone will be in contact as soon as we are able. Thanks for your help!
If you can safely capture the wildlife, cover its head and body with a towel or clothing. Keep the wildlife away from your face and hold it down by your hips.
Place it in a cardboard box with holes big enough for air flow and a towel on the bottom. Close the lid and put the box in a dark, quiet area.
Keep the wildlife warm, especially if it is wet.
Keep human contact to a minimum. Stress kills – you are a predator to wildlife. Leave the wildlife alone in the box; do not handle or check on it and keep children and pets away.
All Native Birds
WCNC is the only rehab facility in Oregon specializing in seabird care, but we are licensed to treat all native Oregon birds. Some species we commonly treat are American Crow, American Robin, American White Pelican, Anna’s Hummingbird, Bald Eagle, Barn Swallow, Brandt’s Cormorant, Brown Pelican, Common Murre, Mallard, Red-tailed Hawk, Western Gull, and Western Grebe.
Most native mammals
WCNC is licensed to treat most native Oregon mammals. Some common species we treat are American Beaver, Big Brown Bat, Brush Rabbit, California Ground Squirrel, Deer Mouse, Douglas Squirrel, Little Brown Bat, Long-tailed Weasel, Mountain Beaver, and Townsend’s Chipmunk.
We receive no state or federal funding—our wildlife care is made possible entirely by donations from our community. Consider making a donation, so we can continue the life saving work that we love.
Report stranded marine mammals to the Marine Mammal Stranding Network.
In Clatsop County, please report stranded marine mammals to the Seaside Aquarium at 503-738-6211.
Click here for more reporting info or to report online.
Please report adult deer & elk to your nearest Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife field office.
In Clatsop and Tillamook Counties report to Tillamook North Coast Watershed District Office at 503-842-2741.
Find a complete list of local and regional offices here.
Due to funding limitations we are not currently permitted to admit raccoons for rehabilitation. Please call your local animal control to report severely injured raccoons.
If you’re in Clatsop County, you can reach them at 503-861-7387.
Our clinic is dedicated to the care of Oregon’s native wildlife. We are not able to admit domestic animals, pets, or non-native species due to permit and mission restrictions. If you’re unsure about an animal, please call us and we’ll guide you to the best next steps.
Wildlife Center of the North Coast serves the entire North Coast Watershed District, including Clatsop and Tillamook Counties. While our primary rescue range is within this region, we’re happy to discuss situations outside our area and help guide you toward the best options.
Visit Oregon Wildlife Rehabilitation Association (OWRA)’s website to learn more about wildlife rehabilitation in Oregon and to find a licensed facility near you.
For a complete list of licensed wildlife rehabilitators across Oregon, please visit the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife’s website.
Due to current regulations, wildlife can no longer be transferred across state lines. This means we are unable to accept patients found in Washington. For assistance, please visit the Washington Wildlife Rehabilitation Association’s website for a list of licensed rehabilitators
We proudly recommend our friends at Peninsula Wild Care (PWC). PWC is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that operates as an all-volunteer small wildlife rehabilitation center in Ocean Park, Washington. They serve Southwest Washington, from the western slopes of the Cascades to the coast, and are permitted to rehabilitate small and medium mammals. Currently, they hold a restricted migratory bird permit. PWC is in the process of building a multi-use aviary and an avian-specific cage room; therefore, anticipate obtaining a migratory bird permit soon.
Join our team of volunteers and help protect and care for the wild animals of the North Coast.
Whether it’s supporting animal care, lending a hand at events, or helping behind the scenes, your time and energy make a real impact.
Join our membership program, and make your pledge to protect Oregon Coast’s Native Wildlife. Memberships help support our Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation Education Programs, while staying up-to-date with the latest news from the center, including updates on heartwarming rescues, silly bird photos, and more.
Join us for a special evening celebrating the vision and dedication of our founder, and the continued impact of her work protecting wildlife on the North Coast.
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