In 2007 a red-tailed hawk was found on the side of the highway; it was most likely hit by a passing car. The person who discovered it saw that it would not fly away and was in need of help. They put the bird in a box and transported it to the nearby wildlife rehabilitation center. The rehabilitators did all they could to help the hawk, but after much care realized it was not releasable; the hawk suffered too much head trauma and no longer knew how to hunt. One of the wings also had an injury that did not heal properly; although the hawk could eventually fly, it was not well enough for long distances or to soar out in the wild. Unfortunately not every wild animal is releasable, but luckily this particular hawk could get a second chance. The hawk (pictured here) was transferred to the SPCA for Monterey County wildlife center under special permits to be used as an educational animal. Now called D.D., she is glove trained and used as an ambassador to her species. D.D. represents just one bird out of approximately 2,000 animals received each year by the wildlife center. Once here, we do whatever is possible to mend bones, raise orphaned babies, and cure illness with the goal of releasing the animals back into the wild. Everything we do, however, is not possible without the help of people like you.
On Saturday, May 5th, we will be walking with hundreds of other wonderful people and their dogs in 17th Annual Wag n' Walk, a walk to help end pet homelessness and raise awareness for local wildlife in need. Every year the SPCA Wildlife Center rescues thousands of animals in need of help with the goal of rehabilitating and releasing them back into the wild. We hope you will sponsor us as we walk to raise essential money for The SPCA for Monterey County and all their important services. Last year's walk raised over $100,000 for the animals and we hope to break that record this year!

Please visit our webpage to see your donation and watch as you personally make the total grow. Thank you so much - We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Help support our efforts as we walk for the animals!

Thank you for supporting The SPCA for Monterey County. Your contribution is greatly appreciated. On behalf of all the animals, thank you for supporting us in finding loving and caring homes.

SPCA Wildlife Rescue - Join Team	Raised
Audrey Gossett	$105.00
Jennifer Anstey	$10.00
Jamie Deuel	$110.00
Pat Grant	$85.00
Maren Jaramillo	$546.57
Claire Mason	$10.00
Austin Metreyeon	$75.00
Jessica Shipman	$890.00
Evan Tyler	$5.00
Team Gifts	$10.00