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πŸ” Animal Ordinances/Wildlife Rescue Permits

Anaheim vs Garden Grove

How do wildlife rescue permits rules compare between Anaheim, CA and Garden Grove, CA?

Anaheim, CA

Orange County

Heavy Restrictions

California Fish and Wildlife issues wildlife rehabilitator permits required to possess injured native wildlife in Anaheim, and unpermitted residents must transport injured animals promptly to a licensed rehabber.

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Garden Grove, CA

Orange County

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Key Facts Comparison

FactAnaheimGarden Grove
Permit issuerCA Fish & Wildlife-
Citizen care windowTransport within 48 hours-
Authority14 CCR 679-
Local rehabbersOC nonprofit centers-

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Anaheim FAQ

Can I care for a baby squirrel I found?

Only briefly. You must transfer it to a CDFW-permitted wildlife rehabilitator within 48 hours rather than raising it yourself.

Where do I take an injured hawk in Anaheim?

Contact a CDFW-permitted raptor rehabber such as the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach for transport instructions.

Garden Grove FAQ

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