Of course, with San Diego's explosive growth over the past 30 years, there isn't as much wildlife out there. Numerous animals have disappeared from the county. The hazards to local wildlife populations are numerous, and injury is unavoidable. Poisoning is a common problem, both for the animal that ingests the poison and for the scavengers that may feed on a poisoned animal. People cut tree limbs containing bird nests.
Domestic cats are the single biggest problem.
Jackie estimates that 45 percent of the injuries they treat were caused by cats. And, of course, birds fly into glass. To the rescue Fortunately, San Diego is blessed with a handful of organizations dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of our local wildlife. Every year, they treat and release back into the wild tens of thousands of injured animals. While each organization has its own specialties and capabilities, they all work on a common model.