We are a grassroots, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization running exclusively on donations. We do not receive government subsidies and we depend on donations from kind members of our community in order to continue our work. Our annual operating costs run around $25,000.00 for the hundreds of animals we treat and release, giving them a second chance at a wild life. Making a donation to our organization will help us continue to offer our wildlife rehabilitation services, child and adult education programs, and humane wildlife problem resolution services to the community. There are several ways to donate to YUWR so that we may continue our mission of caring for injured and orphaned animals and educating the public. All donations are tax deductible, whether you make a monetary or material donation. Thank you for your support.
Donate Funds
Our organization runs completely on donations. The cost of food, medical supplies, and care for the animals ranges from $50 – $400 per animal – sometimes more!
We accept donations via the Network for Good, Paypal, and through the mail.
Our mailing address is:
Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue (or YUWR)
5961 Sherwood Drive
Oakland, CA 94611
Network for Good charges
a 5% fee to you
Paypal charges a 3% fee to us
Thank you for your support!
Another Way to help is to Search the Web and Shop using GoodSearch:
Donate Items
If you would prefer to donate items rather than money, we have a continuous need for the following supplies in order to operate.
FOOD
- Nuts in the Shell (We use hundreds of pounds of walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, acorns etc each year)
- Shelled Nuts
- Dog / Cat Canned Food
Cleaning Supplies
- Towels
- Fleece blankets for bedding
- bleach
- paper towels
- toilet paper/tissue
- Puppy Training Pads / Kennel Pads
Office Supplies
- Blank Paper
- Office Supplies
- Ink for printer (canon mx860)
- stamps
Misc.
- Building materials for animal enclosures as we expand
- Incubators (like this one – Incubator)
GIFT CARDS – Gift Cards are helpful because we often need specific items in small quantities and Gift Cards are a great alternative to making a Monetary Donation.
Gift cards from the following stores are most appreciated:
- Home Depot
- Orchard Supply Hardware
- Safeway Stores
- PetsMart
- American Express Gift Cards / Gift Cheques
Donate Through Pet Food Express
If you donate items through Pet Food Express, they will discount your order by 20% AND offer FREE SHIPPING! Visit the Pet Food Express website, and follow their instructions to make your order.
Here is our Pet Food Express Wishlist
Pet Food Express Wishlist
- Snuggle Safe Heat Pad
- Flea Control (large Dog – blue box)
- Baby Squirrel Play Cage
- Gift Cards for any misc. items we may have forgotten to add to this list.
Donate your Vehicle!
We are in need of a car, van or truck here at the wildlife center. You can donate your running vehicle to us and get back the full kelley blue book value as a tax deduction because we would use your vehicle – not resell it.
Please feel free to email (info@yuwr.org) or call us (510) 421-9897, for more information.


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