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Sierra Wildlife Rescue's Mission is the preservation of El Dorado County's wildlife. As permitted by the Department of Fish and Game, Sierra Wildlife Rescue rehabilitates injured and orphaned mammals for release back into the wild. These includes a variety of squirrels, skunks, opossums, rabbits, foxes, fawns, raccoons, coyotes and bobcats. Sierra Wildlife Rescue rehabilitates injured and orphaned birds for release back into the wild. These include a variety of owls, hawks, falcons, kestrels, songbirds, corvids, waterfowl, game-birds and pigeons. Sierra Wildlife Rescue's Wildlife Education Program conducts outreach targeting schools, civic groups and community events to teach the public about wildlife protection and preservation, the benefits of peaceful coexistence with wildlife, and respect for its habitat. Additionally, the Wildlife Education Program offers classes year round at its Baby Bird Center (headquarters). Courses include "Wildlife for Children", "Are you Ready to Rehab?" and "Respecting Wildlife Habitat" among many others. And, Sierra Wildlife Rescue's Internship Program offers young people an opportunity to learn about wild animal protection, preservation and habitat needs.

The Center for Wildlife's mission is to build a sustainable future for wildlife and their habitats through medical care and treatment for sick, injured, and orphaned wild animals, research, and environmental education programs for the public. We treat more than 2,200 animals brought to us by the public and connect with more than 15,000 people through our environmental education programs. Over 30 colleges students and young professionals are hosted each year as interns, fellows, and apprentices in our medical clinic and education programs, and we attract over 80 volunteers to assist with direct animal care, education, and fundraising.

THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, THE RELIEF OF SUFFERING AMONG ANIMALS, AND THE EXTENSION OF HUMANE EDUCATION

To promote the humane treatment of companion animals through protection, placement, education, and example.

Wildlife Rehabilitation And Educational Activities To Inform The Public About The Need For Protection Of Wildlife

Reduce euthanasia rates for medically dependent neonate kittens through action and education.

To advance knowledge and stewardship of freshwater systems through global research, education, and restoration

We will promote the humane treatment of people and animals through education, advocacy, and services.

Helping Animals Live On through increased adoption, sterilization, and pet care education.

Dominique’s Smiles is our mission to bring smiles and love into everyone’s life. We visit hospitals, nursing facilities, Ronald McDonald Houses, private homes, schools and wherever else needed to bring hope and sunshine into children and adults’ lives through an exceptional mini horse named Dominique.

To provide a wild animal rescue facility for injured and orphaned native wildlife.To provide a location for young children and students to study nature in an outdoor classroom setting using STEAM skills and activities in order to advance scientific interests and education.To aid students with learning disabilities and ASD to overcome isolation and social exclusion through animal handling activities, and to regain a sense of community using nature and art.To improve reading readiness skills and overcome dyslexia in children from low income families using animals in CENTER based reading programs to build self-confidence.To provide a location for people with PTSD to improve mental and physical health using the principles of eco-therapy, raptor handling, and holistic biofeedback.

HALTER's mission is to use animals, especially miniature horses, to provide support and enhance the lives of others. This non-profit corporation was founded in August 2001 to train miniature horses as Pet Therapy animals for use by special needs children. HALTER actively participates in programs designed to meet the needs of all children to help them live fuller, happier lives. HALTER also assists at-risk teenagers by offering opportunities to participate in training and riding programs. These programs improve self-confidence, while allowing the opportunity for the participants to help others. As an extension of the at-risk teen program, HALTER provides a supportive, constructive environment for teenagers with court appointed community service to complete their hours of obligation.