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Tuesday (9/15/2026) was a big day here at Gold Country Wildlife Rescue, and it turned out to be even bigger than we expected. The day

Fall has arrived, and for the wildlife in our care, that means winter prep is officially underway. Our six Black Bear cubs are entering hyperphagia,

Just when we thought this little guy’s toughest days were behind him, a second surgery uncovered something none of us expected, and revealed just how

We recently introduced you to the four orphaned American Black Bear cubs now in our care. Each arrived under heartbreaking circumstances, but we, and they,

Our Black Bear rehabilitation season has become just a little busier. A fourth orphaned American Black Bear cub (#26-3238) has arrived at Gold Country Wildlife

Gold Country Wildlife Rescue (GCWR) is now caring for the first American Black Bear cubs of the 2026 season. Over the course of just more

Big news from Gold Country Wildlife Rescue: our brand-new fawn enclosure is up and running, and it’s already full of life! As part of our

June 15 – July 15, 2026 A Seasonal Field Bulletin from Gold Country Wildlife Rescue Attention community partners, trail helpers, and wildlife supporters! Summer has

After more than three decades of visionary leadership, GCWR founder Sallysue Stein has guided this organization from a dream in 1991 into the thriving force

On March 9, 2026, Gold Country Wildlife Rescue (GCWR) admitted its 211th patient of the year: an adult Bald Eagle found grounded in the Sawtooth

A long time ago (1991, to be exact), in a county not so far away (Placer)…Gold Country Wildlife Rescue began a mission to care for

Smart Giving Tools: How to Use Your Estate Plan for Good 📅 March 3 (in-person and virtual options available)⏰ 3:30–5:00 PM (PST)🍷 Appetizers & drinks

Gold Country Wildlife Rescue is now accepting applications for our Spring/Summer 2026 Operations Internship, a hands-on learning opportunity for students and emerging professionals age 18

We loved cheering on the champions of Fat Bear Week! While the bears of Brooks River are masters of the pre-winter gorge, the heavy eating

Attention, Wildlife Superheroes! It’s time to dust off your capes and unleash your superhero shopping skills! What? – Third Annual Wildlife Summer Superhero Supply Drive

Gold Country Wildlife Rescue (GCWR) has experienced an unprecedented surge in wildlife admissions, receiving six orphaned Black Bear cubs in just seven days — the

June 24, 2025 – Two Black Bear cubs (brown coloration is 25-2459 & black coloration is 25-2460) that were recently captured by the California Department

Black Bear cubs that were orphaned in 2024 and rehabilitated at Gold Country Wildlife Rescue (GCWR) have officially returned to the wild. Their release, carried

On December 9, 2024, a critically ill black bear cub—now known as Cub 24-3926—arrived at Gold Country Wildlife Rescue in dire condition. At just 20

Gold Country Wildlife Rescue is excited to announce the appointment of Galen M. Gentry to its Board of Directors. A seasoned attorney with a strong