The SPCA's Humane Wildlife Services is an animal-friendly alternative to pest and wildlife control services.  Humane Wildlife Services is operated through The SPCA's nationally recognized Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center.

Trapping and relocating wildlife is illegal in California, because these practices can spread deadly diseases, are inhumane to relocated animals, and simply leave open space for another animal to move onto your property.  Quick fixes do not solve the problem and often result in wildlife being killed or orphaned.  SPCA Humane Wildlife Services protects animals, helps people, and the fees support our humane programs for wildlife, people, and pets.

SPCA Humane Wildlife Services offers the full spectrum of services to people with urban wildlife concerns. When you call, our skilled Humane Wildlife Services staff will:

• Inspect your property to learn how wild animals are gaining access
• Suggest a plan of action to solve the problem permanently and humanely
• Provide an estimate for structural repairs or other services to solve the problem permanently
• Use proven, non-harmful deterrents and species-specific techniques to protect both your property and our community's wild animals
• All for competitive fees priced below market

In addition, if any injured or orphaned wild animals are found on your property, our professional, federally and state permitted staff will provide skilled rehabilitation services for these animals at no charge to you. No other local wildlife service holds permits to rehabilitate and release native wildlife found in distress.

The humane and proven services provided by The SPCA’s Humane Wildlife Services department make us the best choice for your home or business.  We can help with all species of wildlife, including raccoons, skunks, opossums, squirrels, swallows, bats, pigeons, snakes, foxes, coyote, rabbits, and more.    Contact us to make an appointment today!

Why the Humane Approach is Better

Our Humane Wildlife Services Technicians are experts trained in humane wildlife control and removal.  We focus on preventing undue stress or injury to the animals and making repairs to your property to prevent similar problems in the future. 

Trapping, killing, or relocating wild animals is inhumane and illegal.  Services that remove female animals during baby season often orphan the babies or leave them behind, which is not only inhumane, but also results in time consuming and costly carcass removal that poses a health risk for the property owner. 

Our focus on education, humane removal, and preventing re-entry makes Humane Wildlife Services the best choice for all your urban wildlife needs.

The SPCA Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is the only full service wildlife rehabilitation center serving Monterey County. We operate under permits from the California Department of Fish and Game and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.  When you use The SPCA’s Humane Wildlife Services, you will have peace of mind that animals are not harmed, that permanent solutions are provided that prevent costly recalls for services and that all fees paid support SPCA humane programs that help wildlife, people, and pets in our community.

• Do you have a raccoon in your attic in Pacific Grove?
• Do you need help with opossums under your house in Monterey?
• Do you have skunks in your crawlspace in Seaside?
• Do you have pigeons on your roof in Salinas?
• Do you hear strange noises from your chimney in Carmel?
• Do you notice strange droppings in your garage in Carmel Valley?

If so, call The SPCA's Humane Wildlife Services.  We are here to help...humanely.

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Call 831-373-2631 x298 or email us