Wildlife
Oakland is a beautiful city inhabited by a variety of wild animals, both big and small. These animals are often attempting to live in the same space as humans, which can lead to animal injuries. To learn more about Oakland’s wildlife, please click here to download a PDF.
Injured/Sick Wildlife
Oakland Animal Services works closely with Oakland’s Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue Center (YUWR) and Montclair Veterinary Clinic to help injured and sick wildlife. If you have a general question about wildlife or need assistance determining how to help a sick/injured wild animal, call YUWR at 510.421.YUWR (9897). The Montclair Veterinary Clinic at 1961 Mountain Blvd is a drop off location for injured wild animals.
Wild Animals Around Your Home:
There are many steps you can take to humanely handle problems that you may encounter with wild animals on your property. For more information, please visit the YUWR website.
You can also contact Alameda County Vector Control: 510.567.6805 or www.acvcsd.org if you have questions/concerns regarding wildlife around your home.
A Wild Animal Has Entered Your Home:
If a wild animal has entered your home, call 510.777.3333 to report the situation.
