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Wild Welcome is a project of the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network. Whether you have a question about coexisting with wildlife, need guidance on what to do if you find an injured animal, or want to get involved, we’re here to help.

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October 16, 2025
Guest Author Kaili Falk shares her work in mountain lion conservation and the lessons she has learned.
By Pam Perrimon October 16, 2025
A peek behind the scenes on how the wild 5 challenge came about
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Logo for guest author spotlights in the Blog. Blue background with black silhouette of trees. Text reads
October 16, 2025
Guest Author Kaili Falk shares her work in mountain lion conservation and the lessons she has learned.
By Pam Perrimon October 16, 2025
A peek behind the scenes on how the wild 5 challenge came about
Show More
Logo for guest author spotlights in the Blog. Blue background with black silhouette of trees. Text reads
October 16, 2025
Guest Author Kaili Falk shares her work in mountain lion conservation and the lessons she has learned.
By Pam Perrimon October 16, 2025
A peek behind the scenes on how the wild 5 challenge came about
By Pam Perrimon September 19, 2025
Releasing a healthy animal back into the wild is more complicated that it may seem.
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