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Staff Spotlight: Lynne Stone, Assistant Animal Care Manager
At Southwest Wildlife, every team member brings a unique story, perspective, and heart to the work we do. This week, we’re shining a light on Lynne, our Assistant Animal Care …
Celebrating our Vet Techs
This week was Vet Tech Appreciation Week, and it was a busy one in the clinic! Our mighty team of five veterinary technicians pours their hearts and souls into caring …
Kit Fox on the Mend
Meet one of our current patients in the clinic, a young male kit fox who was found injured on the side of the road in Casa Grande and rescued by …
Mama and Bear Cub Update
After sharing Mama Bear and her cub’s story, we were overwhelmed by your response. We received calls, donations, bags of nuts delivered to the sanctuary, and heartfelt messages that showed …
Mama and Baby Bear Arrive at SWCC
It’s been a busy year for bear rescues: first two cubs in the spring, and now a mama and her baby have arrived at Southwest Wildlife in partnership with Arizona …
Skunks of Arizona
Recently, we welcomed two baby western spotted skunks (Spilogale gracilis) to SWCC after they were rescued from a backyard pool. These little ones were originally in the care of Liberty Wildlife before …
Three Baby Coatis in Two Weeks!
August has been the month of baby coatis! We typically don’t see many coati rescues throughout the year, let alone three babies in just two weeks. Yes, THREE. The first …
Coyote With Heatstroke Makes a Remarkable Recovery
If you live in Arizona, you don’t need us to tell you, it’s been HOT. This time of year, nearly every animal that comes through our clinic is treated for dehydration. …
Sanctuary Animal Stories

Catalina, Bobcat

Felix & Zia, Mountain Lions

Goliath, Tortoise

Heavenly, Black Bear

Moccasin, Great Horned Owl

Vera, Mexican Gray Wolf

Ziggy, Coyote
