Overview

• Veterinarians found the female cub had congenital limb deformities and a bullet wound that would cause chronic pain, prompting a humane euthanasia decision.
• Two healthy male cubs, estimated at 6 to 7 months old, were moved into a large outdoor enclosure designed to mimic their natural habitat.
• The cubs were rescued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife in Calaveras County after being spotted wandering alone, and their mother was never located.
• Ramona Wildlife Center is currently the only facility in California accepting orphaned black bear cubs, as other licensed centers were at full capacity.
• The center operates without state funding and relies entirely on public donations to support specialized rehabilitation and readiness for potential release.