Three orphans wandering alone in a Calaveras County neighborhood, the Black Bear Cubs are currently being rehabilitated at the San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center, the only facility in California.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife rescued the Cubs, all siblings, after reporting that residents had repeated sightings of young bears without their mothers. Wildlife officers were unable to find an adult woman, and her whereabouts remained unknown.
The Cubs, estimated to be about 6-7 months old, arrived at Ramona Centre on July 24th. The San Diego Humane Society Project Wildlife team conducted a full health assessment under anesthesia on July 31st.
Tragically, the female turnips were found to have severe congenital deformities in their shoulders and elbows, with bullets still stuck to their forefoots. Officials said the injury caused chronic pain and long-term mobility issues.
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In consultation with state wildlife officials, the veterinarian team decided to euthanize women to prevent further suffering.
“This is by no means a decision we underestimate,” said Dr. Alexis Wall, Wildlife Veterinary Manager at the San Diego Humane Society. “However, when the quality of life of animals is strictly compromised, humane euthanasia is the most compassionate option.”
The two surviving children were cleared for rehabilitation and then moved to a large outdoor enclosure designed to mimic the natural environment. The nonprofit wildlife staff will continue to look after the Bears as they grow stronger, with the goal of working with state wildlife authorities to bring them back into the wild.
“This is a key moment for these bears,” said Autumn Welch, Wildlife Operations Manager at the Ramona Wildlife Center. “We’re doing everything we can to give them the best shot possible to get back to their wild home.”
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Located inland San Diego County, the Ramona facility is currently the only wildlife center in the state and accepts black bears. Other facilities, including Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue and the Wildlife Rescue of the Gold County, have reached capacity, according to the Humane Society.
The center is also the only county allowed to rehabilitate native apex predators such as Black Bears, Bobcats and Mountain Lions.
The San Diego Humane Society has not received state funding for its wildlife operations and is entirely dependent on personal donations.
To learn more or to support the efforts of the San Diego Humane Society, visit our website.
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