Bear Cub University Welcomes New Bears
Breaking News! Bear Cub University (BCU) announced the arrival of three new students, bringing their student population total to six bear cubs! The California Department of Fish and Wildlife brought these additional bear cubs – two female siblings from the Tahoe area, and a male from Mono County.
We Have a New Look and Website!
After 30 years, we have a completely new logo! As we debut our new logo and colors, it also calls for a vibrant website to match. We hope you take some time to peek around on our new pages, see how easy it is to donate, volunteer, or where to find the info you need for a wildlife emergency.
Help Us Build Bear Cub University
Launched in October 2021, GCWR started a GoFundMe to help raise funds to build an outdoor large-scale bear rehabilitation enclosure. We need to raise $250,000 to make this project possible.
Gray Foxes in New Outdoor Enclosure
Five gray foxes got a brand new outdoor enclosure to explore and call home. It is our largest enclosure to date and located at our new property. Dedicated staff members and generous volunteers transformed their new area into a fox playground.
Show your School Spirit for Bear Cub University
Bear Cub University (BCU) gear and merchandise is now available. We have customizable shirts, mugs, water bottles, sweatshirts, onesies, decals, pet bandanas, and more! Check out our online store to start shopping today.
Volunteer Spotlight – Joan “MacGyver” Flinn
Joan Flinn came to us over 11 years ago and we hit the volunteer jackpot! Fondly referred to as “MacGyver Joan” she is the go-to person when something, almost anything, at the WIC needs to be repaired or constructed from scratch.
Give Back to Wildlife When You Shop Online
Shopping on Amazon.Smile is the same as Amazon.com, except you are able to designate Gold Country Wildlife Rescue as your organization of choice and show your support through your online purchases. Proceeds of the purchases you regularly make will go to care of wildlife.