
Exciting News from GCWR: Welcoming Our New Executive Director
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

Meet Patient #26-211 – Adult Bald Eagle
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

Project 1991: Return of the Fawns
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

Planned Giving Workshop
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

Spring/Summer 2026 Operations Internship Applications Now Open
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

Exciting Times at Gold Country Wildlife Rescue as Our Executive Director Search Begins
Over the past 35 years, Gold Country Wildlife Rescue has evolved from a small local effort into a regional leader in wildlife rehabilitation. As we

2025 Fall Food Drive – A Way to Feed Wildlife Safely!
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

2025 Wildlife Summer Superhero Supply Drive
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

Record Number of Black Bear Cubs Arrive at Gold Country Wildlife Rescue in Just One Week
Gold Country Wildlife Rescue (GCWR) has experienced an unprecedented surge in wildlife admissions, receiving six orphaned Black Bear cubs in just seven days — the

First Black Bear Cubs of 2025 Arrive in GCWR Care
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 Return to the Wild
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

Black Bear Cub 24-3926: A New Chapter Begins
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 Welcomes Galen M. Gentry to Board of Directors
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

Gold Country Wildlife Rescue Receives Generous Grant from The Doris Day Animal Foundation
Gold Country Wildlife Rescue is thrilled and deeply grateful to announce a generous $30,000 grant from The Doris Day Animal Foundation in support of our

The 2025 Wildlife Tsunami Supply Drive is Here!
Are you a pro at finding the best deals? Do you love organizing donation drives with friends, family, or coworkers? Want to make a direct

Black Bear Cub 24-3926 Making Progress in Rehabilitation
Gold Country Wildlife Rescue (GCWR) is thrilled to share an update on Black Bear Cub 24-3926, who entered our care on December 9, 2024. Despite
Critically Ill Black Bear Cub Receives Care at Gold Country Wildlife Rescue
On the night of December 9, a critically ill Black Bear cub was brought to Gold Country Wildlife Rescue after being found in the Coloma

2024 Wildlife Superhero Supply Drive
Attention, Wildlife Superheroes! It’s time to dust off your capes and unleash your superhero shopping skills! What? Second Annual Wildlife Superhero Supply Drive When? October

First Black Bear Cub Patients of 2024
We are so glad we have been working hard on Summit University and finished it just a few weeks ago! Why? Because we just received

Bear Necessities GOAL MET!
We have exciting news regarding our $60,000 project to expand our Summit University apex predator enclosure by completing the second half of the space. Thanks