Exotic/Small Pets & Wildlife
We receive many calls and emails about wildlife, exotic pets and small animals. While we may not be able to accommodate these needs, there are many wonderful animal rescue/rehabilitation and adoption organizations in the Bay Area.
Found Injured or Orphaned Wildlife?
Below is a list of local organizations that are able to accept injured or orphaned wildlife. Please carefully review web pages as policies and procedures vary.
- Lindsay Wildlife Experience, Walnut Creek
- Sulphur Creek Nature Center, Hayward
- Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue, Oakland
- WildCare, San Rafael
- International Bird Rescue, Fairfield
Rescue and Adoption
Many of the organizations below will assist with re-homing pets, education and resources, and provide adoption services as well.
Domestic Birds
- Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue (Parrot-type and commonly domesticated birds), San Jose
- Palomacy Pigeon & Dove Adoptions (Domestic pigeons and doves), San Jose
Reptiles and Amphibians
- Peninsula Humane Society, Burlingame
- Bay Area Amphibian/Reptile Society / BAARS, (408) 450-0759 (message only)
- Bay Area Turtle and Tortoise Rescue, Castro Valley, (510) 886-2946
Small Animals
- Cavy House Guinea Pig Rescue, La Honda
- Rattie Ratz, Clayton
- Contra Costa Rabbit Rescue, Martinez
- House Rabbit Society, San Francisco/Peninsula
- SaveABunny, Mill Valley
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