Why the name change? From the very beginning, our name reflected our origin story. In 1981, veterinarian Jessica Porter opened a clinic in Friday Harbor, Washington, then surrounded by fields and woodland. Early in her career, Jessica had worked with wolves, inspiring her to name the practice Wolf Hollow Veterinary Clinic. In March 1982, the…
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a wildlife rehab center? Now is your chance to find out! Check out our wildlife hospital, outdoor enclosures, and more located on 40 acres in the heart of San Juan Island. Prepare for the weather, remember to bring waterproof shoes or boots! (Keep in…
Insert taken from the county website, click the button below to access the full article: SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. February 20, 2026 – Two red foxes on San Juan Island have tested positive for avian influenza. At this time there are no confirmed human cases of avian influenza in San Juan County. Living in the islands gives us the special chance to…
Each month in our e-newsletter our rehabilitation staff will be highlighting our most frequently asked questions here at the center. February 9-15th was “Homes for Birds Week” so this month is focused on questions around bid houses, birdbaths, and best practices for cleaning communal bird spaces! Question: Are certain bird houses better than others? What…
Over the course of 2025, Wolf Hollow held several fundraisers, many of which were part of community centered grants. Deep thanks for everyone that was able to donate to one, two, or all of the efforts! Thank you! “Those two words do not adequately describe how much your monetary support, volunteer time and in-kind donations…
On May 28th, 2025, residents of San Juan Island saw a Bald Eagle in distress and jumped into action to help save it. They immediately transported the eagle to Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, where staff discovered he was infected with avian pox – a viral disease that is highly contagious to birds, and can…
Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in San Juan County birds; first HPAI-related human death recorded in Washington Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in San Juan County birds; first HPAI-related human death recorded in Washington By Kristina Stucki • Kristina Stucki photo A backyard flock and a wild gull tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza in San…
Interested in spending the summer at Wolf Hollow? Applications are now open for the following positions! Internships at Wolf Hollow range from 3-5 months each, during the May to October period and are staggered to cover our busiest time of the year, “Baby Season”. Our intern housing is co-ed and situated in an on-site, 4…
It’s that time of year when the risk of avian flu in migrating geese, ducks and other waterfowl is greatest. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and KWIAHT ask all of our neighbors in the San Juan Islands to help us be on the lookout for any freshly dead wild waterfowl, or wildlife that…
Wolf Hollow is excited to announce that we are looking for volunteers! We apologize for the long silence; there was a lot to accomplish before the busy season started! Now that we are entering the slow season, we can focus on volunteer recruitment and engagement. We are looking for volunteers to help with transportation, animal…
Ansley is a huge bird nerd from Georgia who just graduated from UGA with a B.S.A. in Avian Biology and a minor in ecology. Through her college career, Ansley gained firsthand experience handling chickens in both a production and medical scenario—learning all there is anatomy and physiology-wise to hopefully transfer that knowledge over to wild…
Mary-Grace is from Warner Robins, Georgia, and recently graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences (plus minors in Biology and Ecology). She’s currently applying to vet school with dreams of pursuing a career in wildlife medicine. At Wolf Hollow, she’s excited to get hands-on experience helping the native…
Join Wolf Hollow and Kwiaht as we discover the bat species of San Juan Island! Kwiaht will be bringing night vision goggles, echometers to detect bat calls, specimens of all shapes and sizes & so much more! Learn more about Kwiaht by clicking the button below
Washington State Parks & Friends at Lime Kiln Point State Park to learn best practices for recreating with your pets on public lands. Don’t forget to bring your furry friends for BARK Ranger swear-ins!
Summer grew up in Apple Valley, California, surrounded by a wide variety of animals ranging from reptiles to livestock. These early experiences sparked a lifelong passion for veterinary medicine. In June 2025, she graduated from the University of California, Davis with a B.S. in Animal Science. During her time at UC Davis, Summer held multiple…
We will be giving wildlife talks on the 8:05 AM ferry from Friday Harbor to Anacortes, and the 12:00 PM from Anacortes to Friday Harbor. Come learn about our local wildlife and what you can do to make a difference!
Linnea is a senior at Oregon State University, where she is earning a B.S. in Biology with a focus in Ecology, and completing a GIS certificate. She is passionate about protecting wildlife and local ecosystems and plans to pursue a career in wildlife conservation research.
John is a senior at Michigan State University, where he is completing his B.S in Animal Science with a concentration in Pre-Veterinary medicine. He is currently in the process of applying to veterinary schools across the country in hopes of studying small animal/companion medicine with a specialization in orthopedic surgery and wildlife rehabilitation.
Learn how you and your furry friends can keep our wild neighbors safe! 🐾With summer vacation in full swing, both people and pets are hitting the trails and enjoying the great outdoors.
Join your friends and neighbors at Lime Kiln Point State Park on Saturday, June 21 at 7:00 PM for Orca Sing 2025! Bring your friends, family, and a picnic to enjoy the beauty of the park and surrounding marine environment while listening to music.
Grace grew up in San Luis Obispo, California and has dreamed of working with wildlife since she was a kid. In high school, she had her first exposure to rehabilitation as a volunteer with a local wildlife rehab center. She graduated in May 2025 from Utah State University with a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Ecology and Management. Throughout college, she worked in several research labs, studying aquatic invertebrates, wetland plants, and bee behavior. Additionally, she worked at Zootah, a small zoo in Northern Utah, caring for a variety of species including iguanas, parrots, muntjacs, and pelicans. She will return to Utah State this fall to pursue a DVM degree in the hopes of becoming a wildlife veterinarian. She is excited to continue her journey of caring for wildlife as an intern at Wolf Hollow this summer!
Kolton Babic, from Puyallup, WA, graduated from Oregon State University in March 2025 with a B.S. in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences. He has previously interned at a local zoo that specializes in animals native to the Pacific Northwest. There he got the chance to work with bears, wolves, cougars, bobcats, bison, elk, beaver, porcupines, a variety of different birds of prey, and even invertebrates as small as a banana slug! He looks forward to getting more in depth and a hands-on experience with native wildlife.
Wolf Hollow is OPEN and ready for intakes! To celebrate, we are hosting an open house on April 27th, from 10-4pm. Join us for a once-a- year behind the scenes look at what is takes to make a difference in the lives of wild animals.
Dear Friends of Wolf Hollow, as we are entering the slower season, we want to inform you of a temporary pause in our wildlife intake services. Starting November 13, we will undertake essential repairs on our aging intake building. This building has been a cornerstone of our operations for many years and now requires weatherization…
Albrie Fletcher graduated from Michigan State University in May of 2023 with a B.S in Animal Science. She is currently applying to veterinary school in hopes to earn her DVM. She works as a veterinary assistant back in her hometown Lansing. Also, she has participated in a veterinary mission trip in Costa Rica as well…
Are you a subscriber to our Wild Times print newsletter? If so, you should have received the Summer 2024 Edition in the mail by now!
Madison Salyer graduated from Duquesne University in May 2023 with a B.S. in Biology and minors in Biochemistry and Mathematics. She is currently working on her Master’s Degree in Wildlife Forensic Science and Conservation through the University of Florida. She has volunteer experience from a wildlife rehabilitation center in Pittsburgh, PA and is very excited…
Bella Martinez attends Oregon State University and is a senior earning a B.S. in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences with a focus in Wildlife Rehabilitation. She has volunteered at another rehab center in her hometown of Corvallis and served as an NW Outdoor School leader, teaching wildlife behavior for two years! Originally from North Plains, Oregon,…
Jessica Jimenez Trujillo graduated from Washington State University with a B.S. in Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Sciences and minors in Forestry and Biology. She gained experience working at a wild ungulate facility in eastern Washington and volunteered at the local humane society. Back home in Oregon, she worked at a small veterinary clinic and interned…