We give mother nature a helping hand by raising and rehabilitating orphaned and injured wildlife so they may be released back to the wild. Our 27-acre site includes a state-of-the-art animal care facility as well as sophisticated enclosures, allowing us to care for–and successfully release–more injured and orphaned animals.
Our Mission: Rescue, Rehabilitate, and Release
Our work is not possible without your support.
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👩🎨Thank you, Marcus Ashley Gallery, for donating a percentage of proceeds raised during a special art sale. We appreciate your partnership and support of Our Mission: Rescue, Rehabilitate, and Release. Marcus Ashley Gallery is located in Heavenly Village’s bustling shopping district. You can also visit their online art gallery at https://marcusashley.com/ which offers works from some of the world’s most famous artists. 🐻
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Shared from Sequoia Park Zoo! Tule is looking good!
Tule went bobbing for apples in the pond earlier this week! Black bears Noni and Tule are often foraging in the pond and waterfall, which is typical bear behavior. They are also spending a lot of time playing in the water.
Our region has experienced heavy rain over the past few days. Noni and Tule have been busy playing in the rain. They also have the option to come indoors to a cozy den. Zookeeper Erin reported that the bears did come inside during the rain… but then wanted to play in the hose! These two are some water-loving bears.
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🦅Thank you, Sidellis Lake Tahoe Brewery and Restaurant, for helping ensure the success of this year’s Wild & Free fundraiser by brilliantly managing the event’s food and bar service. We also valued the unique creation and generous donation of Em’s Amber beer! 🍺
@sidellislaketahoe is open from 11:30am to 9:00pm and is located at 3350 Sandy Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA. You can also find them on tap at MacDuffs Pub, The Turn, California Burger, Steamers, Blue Dog Pizza and Lake Tahoe Pizza Co. Enjoy local beer! Please visit http://www.sidellis.com/ for more information. 🍻
#SidellisLakeTahoe #LakeTahoeWildlifeCare #LTWC #BusinessPartners #SupportWildlife #GivingSeason #LocalBusiness #Grateful #Em #AmbassadorAnimal #Eagles #Brewery #ThingsToDoInLakeTahoe #SupportSmallBusiness
❄️Happy 1st day of December! Porky says, time to curl up and nap in a cozy barrel.
#Porky #AmbassadorAnimal #porcupines #porcupinesofinstagram #LakeTahoeWildlifeCare #LTWC #laketahoe #laketahoewildlife #december2023
🎉We’re almost as excited as this baby raccoon kit! You all really rose to the occasion, and donated more to LTWC than during any other Giving Tuesday! Thank you so very much for supporting our mission! 🥰
This little raccoon, patient 631, was transferred to another wildlife facility that is rehabbing a group of kits around her same age. We’re happy she has playmates. 🦝🦝🦝
#rescuerehabrelease #protectwildlife #ittakesavillage #sierranevada #wildlifeplanet #wildlifeconservation #laketahoewildlifecare #LTWC #urbanwildlife #raccoonlife #raccoonkits #AwesomeStaff #GivingTuesdaycampaign
While we appreciate you thinking of LTWC’s animals, please do not drop off donations without first calling our staff at 530-577-2273 (care). We only have so much storage available and often receive repeats of similar items.
This year, we are not accepting pumpkins or squash. Thank you for understanding.
Today is Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving. 🌎 Will you help us by contributing to our mission of wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and release? 🐻🦇🐦⬛🦝 Plus, donate today and DOUBLE YOUR DOLLAR with matching funds from the Muller Family Foundation. ➡️ ltwc.org/givingtuesday
🦋Thank you, Tahoe Home Consignment, for creating a community donation program that supports LTWC! And thank you to every customer who contributed; we also appreciate you! Tahoe Home Consignment is located in The Crossing at Tahoe Valley, 2024 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA. For more information, please visit tahoehomeconsignment.com.🤩
#TahoeHomeConsignment #LakeTahoeWildlifeCare #LTWC #BusinessPartners #Donations #SupportWildlife #GivingSeason #LocalBusiness #Grateful
🌟We have received an update about the fawns that were in our care until the end of October. They were released onto a large, protected property that allows them to integrate naturally into the surrounding ecosystem. They are exploring the area around their release site and learning about all the new foods available to them. The property owner let us know that he still sees them occasionally in two groups, but all of them are thriving!🌿
#Fawns #FawnRescue #LakeTahoeWildlifeCare #LTWC #GardenerLife #RealLifeBambis #WildlifeHeroes #IttakesaVillage
🌷Thank you, Janie Miller Events, for the gorgeous Wild & Free event! The wild animals in our care later ate and enjoyed all of the live decorations.🍎
#LakeTahoeWildlifeCare #LTWC #BusinessPartners #Donations #GivingSeason #LocalBusiness #JanieMiller #JanieMillerEvents #ZeroWaste #Grateful ✨
🍂Porky says Lettuce all have full bowls today. Happy Thanksgiving from our Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care family to you and yours! 🥰
#happythanksgiving2023 #secondsplease #Porky #AmbassadorAnimal #SoundUp #porcupines #porcupinesofinstagram #LakeTahoeWildlifeCare #LTWC #laketahoe #laketahoewildlife
Thank you, Pet Station, for including us in your Round Up bill program! And thank you to every person Who Rounded Up for Wildlife! We appreciate your generosity!
#LakeTahoeWildlifeCare #LTWC #BusinessPartners #Donations #GivingSeason #LocalBusiness #PetStation #Grateful 🐻
Are you looking for a wildly interesting job? 🐻We are searching for a part-time Facilities Maintenance Technician. This vital position is responsible for routine and specific duties to maintain and improve LTWC facilities to keep operations running smoothly and enhance wildlife wellbeing.
Responsibilities (partial):
🦉Implements site enhancements, including carpentry, finish work, minor plumbing & electrical, landscaping, general repairs
🦇Creates schedules for routine maintenance
🦆Recruits and manages other workers to assist with maintenance work and special projects
Qualifications (partial):
🦅A solid understanding of construction with previous experience in facility maintenance
🐝Skilled in the safe operation of power tools & equipment
🐾Creative problem solver who takes initiative and completes tasks independently
For the Full Job Description, please visit our website. https://ltwc.org/careers/ Join our team! 🐻👊
Ozzy, an American Kestrel Ambassador Animal, is learning patience. In 2019, Ozzy was found with a wing injury that prevented him from being able to fly for a long time or getting a ton of lift. He is a beautiful part of our Education Program.
#HandsomeBird #Kestrel #Ozzy #AKestrelNamedOzzy #AmbassadorAnimal #SoundUp #LakeTahoeWildlifeCare #LTWC #TahoeWildlife #BirdHandlers #MondayFunday
Are you looking for a wildly interesting job? We are searching for a part-time Facilities Maintenance Technician. This vital position is responsible for routine and specific duties to maintain and improve the LTWC facilities to keep operations running smoothly and enhance wildlife wellbeing.🐻🌟
Responsibilities (partial):
🦉Implements site enhancements, including carpentry, finish work, minor plumbing & electrical, landscaping, general repairs
🦇Creates schedules for routine maintenance
🦆Recruits and manages other workers to assist with maintenance work and special projects
Qualifications (partial):
🦅A solid understanding of construction with previous experience in facility maintenance
🐝Skilled in the safe operation of power tools & equipment
🐾Creative problem solver who takes initiative and completes tasks independently
For the Full Job Description, please visit our website. https://ltwc.org/careers/ Join our team! 👊
Porky says eating an apple a day keeps the vet away. 🍎
#Porky #AmbassadorAnimal #SoundUp #porcupines #porcupinesofinstagram #LakeTahoeWildlifeCare #LTWC #laketahoe #laketahoewildlife #thursdayvibes
We are so appreciative and grateful for the support this caring and proactive community provides us. We asked for immediate help to hire contractors for a critical job, and you guys more than came through. It was brilliant.✨
Thank you to all who passed along the urgent message, to everyone who DMed, emailed, called, and just showed up ready and willing to complete this important construction project. It’s heartwarming to know that when the animals in our care need anything that you jump right in. In one day, we now have a team and a plan in place to complete the work. Thank you for being such an incredible village. Bear Hugs all around to you Wildlife Heroes! 🐻
We are also on the search to hire a part-time Facilities Maintenance Technician; please see more details on our website. https://ltwc.org/careers/ Join our team! 🦅👊🦉
#ThankYou #Gratitude #WeAreHiring #LakeTahoeWildlifeCare #LTWC #WeAppreciateContractors #DoItFortheAnimals #thebearsitsforthebears
EDIT: Thank you community, because of your help we found some awesome people to finish the job. We couldn`t have done it without you! 📢We are in urgent need to hire contractors to complete a vital animal enclosure. The work is not complicated, but it will take a few people a couple of days to complete the final steps. Winter is almost here, and we desperately need help. Please call our main line at 530-577-2273 (care) or email info@ltwc.org if you can spare a few days in your hectic schedules to help out the animals.
🐻Wildlife Heroes, please share this post! It really does take a village and we need your voices!
🦅We are also hiring a part-time Facilities Maintenance Technician; please see more details on our website. https://ltwc.org/careers/ Join our team! 🐻👊🦉
#NeedHelp #WeAreHiring #LakeTahoeWildlifeCare #LTWC #ContractorNeed #WeAppreciateContractors #DoItFortheAnimals #thebearsitsforthebears
We appreciate your talents and dedication! Thanks so much LOVEMARIN!
This is shared from LOVEMARIN:
🧵🪡 Yo… these bros can SEW!
💁🏻♀️ Last year LOVEMARIN elf volunteers learned to make hammocks for cats at Oakland Animal Shelter, and this year we are sewing sleeping bags and bunk beds (dreys) for squirrels at @lake.tahoe.wildlife.care
🐿️ If your child wants to work with us to give the gift of snuggle this season, contact Jess to join an upcoming workshop!
https://www.facebook.com/lovemarinstore
#MondayMood #Mondays #LakeTahoeWildlifeCare #LTWC #Owls #SawWhetOwl
Coexisting
Living with Wildlife in the Tahoe Basin
The Lake Tahoe region is known as being one of the most beautiful places on earth, known for its stunning natural splendor. It’s no surprise that so many people chose to live and visit here! Wildlife are a fundamental part of our region’s environment, and knowing that we are sharing the area with so many beautiful animals is part of what makes this area so special for many of us. Yet, sharing our space with wildlife can bring its own set of challenges. Our bears are adept at getting human food from trash containers, woodpeckers can become house-peckers, and your dog may just come home with a face full of quills if she gets too close to a porcupine. Click below to learn more about the most common human-wildlife conflicts in our area and what you can do to avoid or address these issues yourself.
