by Albert Ustaszewski | Jan 4, 2026 | News, Featured, Success Stories
Recently, we received a call that perfectly illustrates both the danger of illegal wildlife possession and the power of doing the right thing. A Cooper’s Hawk was discovered tangled in a tree, hanging upside down and unable to free himself. A kind and observant family...
by Albert Ustaszewski | Dec 30, 2025 | News, Featured, Success Stories
This incredible Swainson’s Hawk came to us from MCAS Yuma in critical condition severely emaciated, weak, and unable to stand on her own. Thanks to quick action and compassionate care, she was given the chance she desperately needed. Over the course of two months, our...
by Albert Ustaszewski | Nov 22, 2025 | News, Featured, Success Stories
Rescue Story: A Common Loon in Yuma! Last week we received an unusual call, a Common Loon had crash-landed right here in Yuma, AZ. Loons need water to take off and land, and this one was fooled by a road mirage, mistaking the shimmering heat for a lake. When he...
by Albert Ustaszewski | Oct 30, 2025 | News, Featured
Check out this Yuma Sun Article about our president, Albert Ustaszewski https://www.yumasun.com/yumanity/spirit-of-yumanity-albert-ustaszeski/article_614dfb18-c61e-4b7f-af63-7b659b958f99.html
by imaginaryfriend | Aug 22, 2025 | News, Featured
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Two raptors are getting a second chance at Vida Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center in Yuma after being transferred from a facility in Lake Havasu that couldn … Read more at kyma.com
by imaginaryfriend | Apr 30, 2025 | News, Featured
At Vida Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center, our mission extends beyond rescuing and rehabilitating injured wildlife—we are dedicated to preserving habitats and ensuring the long-term survival of the species that call Yuma home. With urban expansion and...
