Do you have books that you no longer have a use for?  If so, you can donate them to Gold Country Wildlife Rescues "Books for Wildlife Program"  With the help of others in the community, we are able to turn your donated books into cash for wildlife.  The money that we raise through your book donations goes directly to the care and rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wildlife.

New and gently used books on almost any subject are appreciated, and recent books are particularly welcome.  We are also collecting audio or audio-visual recordings ( video tapes, books on tape, and discs).

Your used books, tapes and discs can help to make a difference in the life of an animal in need. If you would like to donate to our Books for Wildlife Program, please contact Kari Freidig at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or 530-878-1980.  Drop off arrangements can be made, and remember Gold Country Wildlife Rescue is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization - all of your donations are tax deductable.
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Gold Country Wildlife Rescue cared for over 800 injured or abandoned animals in 2008.

Gold Country Wildlife Rescue is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wildlife. Our trained volunteer rehabilitators are licensed by California Departments of Fish & Game to care for and release native wildlife. There are no paid employees at Gold Country Wildlife Rescue. Our volunteers typically pay for materials like cages and food out of their own pockets. Our only desire is to care for the animals that are frequently injured or abandoned as a result of man's presence in their habitats.

Do we oppose expansion, loathe the neighbors building their dream home next door, or wish we had been born an owl, raccoon, or fawn? No. It simply means we take responsibility for the animals our presence has displaced or hurt. Donating to Gold Country Wildlife Rescue is a vital way you can share that responsibility. Your tax-deductible donation goes entirely to costs like food, first aid equipment, veterinary care, caging, our fawn rehab center, and more.

Please donate to our non-profit using the PayPal button below or through our GCWR Donation Form (PDF) that you can send with a check or cash to the address listed on the form.

Gold Country Wildlife Rescue often gets calls from people who want to try and raise a wild animal themselves.  It is illegal to raise wild animals without a special permit.  Many animals have specialized diets and the wrong foods can negatively affect their health.  Contact with people causes wild animals to loose their natural fear of humans, which can put you and the animals at risk.

Though you mean will, you are likely to do more harm than good.  It is best for the animal to be turned over to a trained licensed wildlife rehabilitation volunteer.