OCCRA ::: On-Call Community Rescue for Animals

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OCCRA ::: On-Call Community Rescue for Animals "Safe Rides for Second Chances"
Volunteer based capture and transport of injured wildlife in the North Willamette Watershed District to licensed facilities.

With goals to expand to all corners of Oregon.

10/20/2026

Tonight, a kind Good Samaritan reached out for help after finding a grounded barred owl in the Fanno Creek area of Portland. Sadly, this beautiful owl did not survive. 💔

One of the hardest realities of wildlife rescue is that by the time a wild animal is sick or injured enough to allow humans to approach, they are often already in very bad shape. They can decline incredibly quickly, even when help is on the way. Wildlife rehabilitation is difficult, and the number of patients who recover and return to the wild is heartbreakingly low. It’s why we celebrate every single success so fiercely.

But there’s something else we want to share.

In a world that can feel overwhelmingly sad and unkind, we are constantly reminded that most people are GOOD. People who stop their cars, make phone calls, sit with injured animals, and refuse to look the other way. People who care about a little life that isn’t theirs.

Those are the people who keep us going. ❤️

To the Good Samaritans who called tonight, thank you. We know how difficult it is to witness an animal suffering, especially when the outcome isn’t what any of us hoped for. We’re keeping you in our hearts, too.

And to this beautiful barred owl, we’re blowing a little kiss into the wind for you tonight. 🌬️🦉

Thank you to our community for continuing to remind us that kindness is everywhere. Sometimes we just need to look for it. ❤️

~ OCCRA

BELATED appreciation post to Scotty and Matthew for running OCCRA’s vendor table at this years Oregon City Parks & Recre...
10/12/2026

BELATED appreciation post to Scotty and Matthew for running OCCRA’s vendor table at this years Oregon City Parks & Recreation table! Our 3rd year at the event! Thanks OC Parks and to all who came by to learn about OCCRA and what you can do to be a local wildlife ally!

About OC Fall Fest

City Parks & Recreation FALLFEST is a festive fall day filled with local vendors, delicious food, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, a pumpkin patch pop-up, and plenty of autumn fun. This outdoor, block party-style community celebration takes place around the Pioneer Community Center, Ermatinger House, and Library Park, bringing together local businesses, organizations, and neighbors for a day of fall festivities.

10/07/2026

Thank you Eddie Lybrand Frank B. for documenting and sharing these beautiful releases!

Do you like creating and sharing feel good stories and educational animal related content? Want to help a local non profit appreciate their team, community and wildlife ? We are still looking for a social media boss and content director . We are interviewing almost 40 new volunteers this month. Click the link in our bio to apply as a volunteer or give us a call!

09/23/2026

Thank you Rene Pizzo for helping this Cooper’s hawk in Milwaukie yesterday get to care at Bird Alliance of Oregon Wildlife Care Center . The resident had no means of transportation and had exhausted their friend and family list for help. That’s where we come in! Good luck to this raptor friend that has an injured wing from an unknown cause.

09/17/2026

Frank has been doing a lot of releases lately in between is volunteering hours at the Wildlife Care Center and OCCRA ::: On-Call Community Rescue for Animals callouts. He’s kind enough to share them with us and you for the happy stories we all need! Frank B. thank you for takFrank B.time to capture these sweet moments.

09/17/2026

Thank you Frank for your kind heart and candidness always!

Baby season may be winding down, but wildlife rescue season definitely isn’t! 🍂 🐦 As fall approaches, OCCRA volunteers a...
09/08/2026

Baby season may be winding down, but wildlife rescue season definitely isn’t! 🍂 🐦

As fall approaches, OCCRA volunteers are still responding to vehicle collisions, window strikes, ground birds, and etc- and even the occasional late-season nestling.

This young California scrub-jay was found unable to stand or walk after possibly falling from its nest and getting into fresh cement. 🐦 💔 Thankfully a volunteer was able to get the little one contained and headed toward care.

Wildlife emergencies happen year-round. If you find an injured or distressed wild animal, reach out for guidance before attempting to move or care for it yourself ❤️

08/28/2026

North Portland : This week a resident called us… they had placed traps around their property to catch rats, a skunk got their foot trapped in said trap, then became stuck in their uncovered window well. The resident did not feel comfortable handling the animal or helping them further but at least made a call which we will take as a win here. Please be cognizant of traps, whom they harm, and be willing to help any unintentioned victims even when inconvenient or potent 🦨❤️🙏. Thank you Frank for helping this gentle creature get to care Bird Alliance of Oregon Wildlife Care Center .

08/27/2026

OCCRA WILDLIFE RESCUE #650
This little AMRO - American Robin, was witnessed falling out of a nest in Portland this week, and after the Good Samaritan witness realized they may have been cat caught to boot, they called for help, as they had no means of transportation and had exhausted all other resources and her community. No one was free to help. You guessed it, Frank to the rescue. Frank B. 🙏👏❤️⛑️

08/25/2026

Tight squeeze today to help a great horned owl in Sandy. Thank you Ami Brown and her community for calling this in! Owl had been seen not doing well for last several days. They are in the hands of the care team now Bird Alliance of Oregon Wildlife Care Center and we wish them luck. Not sure cause of injury or flightlessness. But glad they are in good hands now 🙏⛑️🦉❤️

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Oregon City, OR
97045

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