History SWRR was established in Redding, Shasta County, California in 1979. For information on our founding members, contributors and the history of our organization please visit our SWRR History web page.
Background Shasta Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation, Inc. (SWRR) is an independent, non-profit 501(c)3 organization. We are dedicated to conducting activities that educate and encourage our community to value the connection between people and the natural environment.
SWRR provides restorative care to over 100 different species from all over Northern California. Each year our volunteers care for over 1,500 birds and mammals.
Licensed by both the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the California Department of Fish and Game, SWRR actively cooperates with both these and other local animal control authorities. Injured and confiscated wildlife are routinely turned over to our organization for care.
In addition to our primary concern, SWRR is an active participant in non-invasive wildlife research and sponsors educational programs to help encourage awareness of the problems wildlife encounter.
Much of the trauma experienced by wildlife is a result of their interaction with humans such as vehicles, gunshot wounds, dogs, cats, pesticides, power lines, fences, and habitat destruction. SWRR seeks to offset these hazards through its ongoing rehabilitation and educational programs, and by encouraging mankind to learn to appreciate, respect, and protect wildlife.
Tee Shirts SWRR Tee Shirts are available in a variety of colors and sizes. Tee shirts are available with the label "Supporter" and also with the label "Volunteer". For purchasing information call the Shasta Wildlife Center.
Join, Contribute and Volunteer For membership, contributions and volunteer opportunities see our Join & Volunteer web page.
Public Service Announcement Video by Sonny Pitman (requires Adobe Flash Player)
Current Status of the Center We are OPEN for the spring and summer season as of May 1, 2010.
Center Hours of Operation Spring & Summer - The SWRR center is open from mid April or early May through mid August or early September for the baby bird season. At this time volunteers are at the center between 8 am and 8 pm, seven days a week. Most phone calls can be answered immediately. If not, messages can be returned promptly.
Fall & Winter – During the fall and winter months the center is closed. Volunteers are on-call for wildlife emergencies. Phone messages are checked every two hours between 8 am and 8 pm, seven days a week, all year.
Directions and a Map to the Center Our facilities are located in Anderson River Park on Rupert Road just northwest of Dodson Lane.
Directions from the south: Traveling north on I-5 take the 2nd Anderson turnoff, exit # 668. Turn right on Balls Ferry Road. Turn left on Stingy Lane. Turn right on Rupert Road and follow it into the Park.
Directions from the north: Traveling south on I-5 take the North Street turnoff, exit # 668. Turn left onto North Street. Turn right on Stingy Lane. Turn left on Rupert Road and follow it into the park.
The SWRR center is a brown building on the left just past Kiddieland KC Grove.
For the map to our facilities click here. For contact information see our Contact Us web page.
