Critter Control

(800) CRITTER, (858) 271-1112

Provides animal control, animal removal and animal prevention services to homeowners, businesses and municipalities. Serves Orange County and San Diego.

Critter Catcher (949) 497-5046

offers humane solutions to problematic wildlife such as bat exclusion, ducks in swimming pools or raccoons in attics; also removes deceased wildlife and offers repairs that wildlife may have caused such as holes in roofs or fences. Operating hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. E-mail: crittercatchers@cox.net.

Long Beach Animal Hospital (562) 434-9966

Assistance for found injured wildllife in Long Beach. 3816 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach www.lbah.com

Opossum Society of the U.S. (714) 536-3538

For orphaned and/or injured opossums, call for assistance or visit the website for more information. In emergency situations, call Animal Control, see listing in this section. www.opossumsocietyus.org

Pacific Marine Mammal Center (949) 494-3050

The center rescues and rehabilitates ill or injured marine mammals from Orange County beaches. Volunteer opportunites available. 20612 Laguna Canyon Road., Laguna Beach. www.pacificmmc.org

Songbird Care and Education Center

Assistance and resource for orphaned or injured songbirds. www.songbirdcareandeducation.org

Squirrel Rescue

The following Web sites offer rescue tips: www.squirrel-rescue.com and www.mary.cc/squirrels.

Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center (714) 374-5587

The center provides assistance for emergency situations involving ill or injured wildlife. 21900 pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach. www.wwccoc.org