Wildlife Jewels Rescue Resources
Helping You Help Wildlife
Wildlife Jewels® Rescue Resources are designed to give the public and volunteers clear, accessible guidance on what to do when encountering distressed, stranded, or injured wildlife.
On this page, you’ll find:
A general guide for how to spot distressed wildlife and what to do, wherever you may be.
Regional rescue resource links for quick access to licensed organizations and contacts in Southern California.
Wildlife Jewels® report forms for submitting sightings of distressed or threatened wildlife.
Educational resources and stories shared through our Rescue Blogs, highlighting real cases we’ve documented in the field.
Wildlife Jewels® Rescue Public Report Forms
Help us document threats and distressed wildlife. Your reports contribute to data collection and awareness, and in some cases may be shared with agencies to support rescue and response. These forms are open to the public and may be used by anyone who observes distressed or threatened wildlife
Wildlife Jewels® Rescue Regional Rescue Resources
👉 [Marine Mammal Rescue Resources]
Quick contacts and guidelines for reporting stranded or entangled marine mammals in Southern California.
👉 [San Diego Wildlife Rescue Resources]
Contacts for local wildlife rehabilitation centers, animal services, and reporting hotlines.
👉 [Orange County Wildlife Rescue Resources]
Resources for injured birds, mammals, and other coastal wildlife in OC.
👉 [Los Angeles Wildlife Rescue Resources]
Quick access to LA-based rescue organizations and licensed rehabilitation facilities.
Wildlife Jewels® Rescue Support
Wildlife Jewels® supports wildlife in need through two key programs. Our EYES™ Program engages community members and trained volunteers to monitor Southern California’s coastlines, documenting threats and reporting distressed animals to the proper agencies. Our Rescue Crew pilot program provides trained volunteers to help pick up and transport select injured wildlife to licensed rehabilitation centers.
While Wildlife Jewels is not a rehabilitation facility, these programs form a vital link between the public and rescuers — ensuring distressed wildlife are discovered, reported, and transported to care more quickly.
To Report a Poacher or Polluter
If you witness poaching, pollution, or any fish and wildlife violation, or have information about such activities, please call the toll-free CALTIP hotline at 1-888-334-CALTIP (1-888-334-2258). The line is available 24/7 to report violations. CALTIP - Californians Turn in Poachers and Polluters
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Wildlife Jewels EYES Program
Support coastal wildlife by helping us track and report signs of distress or threats.
To develop and implement transformative processes and innovations, collaboration across organizations is imperative. We are committed to fostering partnerships to jointly develop, and implement processes and innovations to swiftly rescue our precious wildlife. To find out more about our programs and partnership opportunities Contact Us!