GIVING BACK
Comforting C re a t u re s 8 Animal Organizations by TARA MENDANHA
When our animal friends need help, these local heroes come to the rescue. Read on to learn about the amazing work they do and find out how you can help.
to preserve El Dorado County’s wildlife by rehabilitating injured and orphaned native animal species and releasing them back into the wild; and providing education programs to schools, community organizations, and the public on wildlife conservation. They run a baby bird nursery, rehabilitate other birds and mammals, and conduct education and training classes. WAYS TO H ELP: Volunteer to help feed the baby birds, prepare meals for the next day, or manage computer records. Donations are also appreciated. 777 Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs, 530-621-4661, sierrawildliferescue.org
Ride to Walk enhances the lives of children and young adults with neurological disabilities—like brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, autism, ADD, and genetic disorders—by providing innovative, therapeutic horseback riding activities on a beautiful ranch. WAYS TO HEL P : Volunteer at their riding program, walking alongside and stabilizing riders as they work on goals with a physical therapist; make a donation; serve on the board of directors or join their fundraising/ event planning committees. 1630 CA-193, Lincoln, 916-434-0693, ridetowalk.org
Fat Kitty City Humane Society is dedicated to ending needless animal suffering through adopting, spaying, neutering, socializing, and more. They operate daily and focus on cats and kittens, in addation to
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Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary is not helping with canine rescue and adoption. Their one-of-a-kind “Fat Kitty City” sanctuary is the only outdoor one in Northern California and sits on a 20-acre tree-studded property. WAYS TO H ELP: Visit their website to help with their wish list, sponsor a kitty, foster a pet, and/or adopt. El Dorado Hills, 926-9393418, fatkittycity.org
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just a zoo but also a sanctuary housing domestic and wild animals who are orphaned, have life-threatening injuries, were illegal or discarded, or suffered abuse and neglect. The zoo provides a caring forever home with the mission to teach responsible behavior toward all animals through interactive and fun learning opportunities and outreach activities for all ages.
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Sierra Wildlife Rescue ’s mission is
