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The Journey of 3 Coyote Pups- Come Along on a Release!
We have a new video to share with you this week. While many of our recent updates have focused on rescues, this one is all about release! After months in …
Healing from Mange: Esther’s Journey
Content warning: Some images show the effects of severe mange. We understand these images can be hard to see, but we feel it’s important not to soften the serious impact mange …
Love Is in the Air! It’s Coyote Mating Season
January and February mark coyote mating season! As these animals search for mates, you may notice more of them out and about, even if you live in suburban and urban …
Come Along on a Skunk Rescue!
We’re taking you on another behind-the-scenes look at a rescue! When a call came in about a skunk in trouble, Berk, one of our vet techs, grabbed his gear and …
World Coati Day
Since December 3rd was World Coati Day, we wanted to spotlight them this week! In Arizona, we have one species of coati: the white-nosed coati. If you’ve never seen one …
Who Are You Calling Pig? Get to Know Your Javelina Neighbors Better!
Javelina! If you’ve lived in Arizona for long, chances are you have seen them wandering through your neighborhood, on a golf course, or maybe you have even called our emergency …
Come Along on A Javelina Rescue
We’re sharing something special! A true behind-the-scenes look at a javelina rescue at Granite Reef Dam. Berk, one of our vet techs and wildlife rescuers, strapped on a GoPro and captured …
Three More Bear Cubs Arrive in One Week
They say things happen in threes, and last week was no exception. Over a span of just a few days, three more bear cubs arrived at SWCC. The first cub …
Sanctuary Animal Stories

Catalina, Bobcat

Felix & Zia, Mountain Lions

Goliath, Tortoise

Heavenly, Black Bear

Moccasin, Great Horned Owl

Vera, Mexican Gray Wolf

Ziggy, Coyote
