You never know when you might come across an animal in trouble. While abandoned pets often get most of the attention, many other creatures also rely on human kindness to survive.
That truth recently became clear to the staff at San Francisco’s Chase Center, a major sports and entertainment venue, when they discovered two small, furry animals stuck inside the wall of the building.
The sight left everyone stunned, but what started as a simple rescue quickly turned into something much more surprising.
Trapped And Terrified
While working inside the arena, staff members noticed faint movement within one of the walls. On closer inspection, they realized two tiny raccoon babies had fallen from their nest and were now trapped between the tiles.
Knowing the little ones wouldn’t survive long on their own, the team quickly called San Francisco Animal Care & Control for help.
By the time officers arrived, the employees had already managed to safely secure both raccoon kits. But before they could celebrate, another surprise emerged.
A third baby raccoon had been spotted in the same area, with only its head sticking out from between the tiles.
Animal Control Officers Ana Keefe and Bri Borg rushed to assist, carefully assessing how to free the frightened animal.
“Officer Keefe and Officer in Training Borg got a call that the third baby was mostly out, only the head was stuck,” San Francisco Animal Care & Control shared on Instagram.
Using gentle hands and a calm approach, the officers began working to loosen the surrounding tile without injuring the baby.
“Officer Keefe changed the baby’s body position and Officer in Training Borg pulled the tile piece out as far as possible, and together they got the baby raccoon free,” SFACC added.
After a few tense moments, the third raccoon was finally freed. The rescuers could hardly contain their joy as all three babies were now safe and sound.
Finding Safety And Care
Once the rescue was complete, the officers examined the kits and transported them to safety. Sadly, their mother was nowhere to be found despite a careful search of the area.
The babies needed constant care, but fortunately, the team knew exactly who could help.
The raccoon siblings were transferred to Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue, where they were given a warm space to recover.
The staff at YUWR soon realized the three rescued babies weren’t alone. Two more siblings were brought in, completing the family of five.
“The five siblings are recovering at our center. There are three boys and two girls. We’ve named the boys Babyface, Buddard, and Jimmy. Buddard and Jimmy are besties. The two girls are Babyface2 and Tips,” YUWR wrote on Instagram.
Now receiving around-the-clock care, the kits are thriving in their new environment. They will stay under supervision until they are strong and mature enough to return to the wild near where they were found.
Thanks to the quick response of the Chase Center staff, animal control officers, and wildlife rescuers, five baby raccoons got a second chance at life.