Mission
Rescue, rehabilitate, and release raccoons impacted by environmental pressures while advancing humane wildlife practices.
Our story
Foggy Vally’s raccoon lifeline
Since 2015, Foggy Vally Animal Rescue has been the only raccoon-specific rehabilitation center in the Pacific Northwest. Our blend of science, compassion, and community ensures injured and orphaned raccoons return to the forests and riverbanks they know best.
Mission & vision
We exist to protect raccoons and help people coexist with them
Foggy Vally Animal Rescue envisions a valley where raccoons thrive in healthy habitats, and communities feel empowered to care for wildlife responsibly.
Vision
Build a future where every raccoon in Foggy Vally benefits from protected habitats, compassionate care, and informed neighbors.
Values
Compassion, scientific rigor, transparency, and collaboration guide every decision we make, from rescues to community partnerships.
History
Milestones in raccoon rescue
What started as a backyard wildlife hospital has grown into a multi-site rescue network with statewide impact.
2015 · Launching the mission
Founder Mara Chen transforms her family barn into a licensed wildlife rehabilitation center focusing on raccoons.
2018 · Community hotline
Volunteer-led rescue hotline launches, connecting residents with rapid-response teams across Foggy Vally.
2021 · Habitat partnerships
Foggy Vally signs conservation agreements with local land trusts, securing 40 acres of raccoon habitat.
2024 · Wildlife learning lab
Our campus opens a new learning lab, hosting school field trips, volunteer trainings, and research collaborations.
Our team
Staff, specialists, and the village behind every rescue
Foggy Vally is powered by licensed wildlife experts, volunteer crews, and the neighbors who open their hearts (and occasionally their attics).
Mara Chen · Executive Director
Certified wildlife rehabilitator with over 15 years of experience in mammal care and community-led conservation.
Dr. Luis Ortega · Veterinary Director
Wildlife veterinarian specializing in minimally invasive surgery, trauma recovery, and zoonotic disease prevention.
Nia Gallagher · Volunteer Coordinator
Designs training pathways for volunteers, from rescue dispatch to enrichment crafting for recovering raccoons.
320+ volunteers
Emergency drivers, habitat stewards, fundraising strategists, and educational docents supporting raccoon welfare.