Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue logo

Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue

Wildlife rescue service · Berkeley, CA · reviewed since 2016

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%81+51.5Reliability 28%75+21.2Replies to reviews 8%69+5.7Experts Score= 78Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.78SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#5 of 22 pet rescuePosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 81%
4.8 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · 23 photos
92%five-star reviews
4.92★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
7%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue at a glance

Google reviewers rate Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue 4.8 out of 5 based on 59 reviews, with the owner responding to 7% of feedback. Most customers praise the organization for its compassionate, knowledgeable care of injured and orphaned animals, as well as its rapid response to text inquiries, even on weekends. Recurring themes include the dedication of volunteers and the educational value of the rescue center. However, a small number of low-star reviews criticize the organization for unresponsiveness, citing unanswered phone calls and a refusal to assist with an injured bird due to staff allergies.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 59 reviews (92% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 59 Google reviews (37 with written comments, 2 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 7% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 4, 2026.
  • Service: Pet Rescue Organization serving Berkeley, California.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

Score profile vs other pet rescue

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction81Reliability75Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews69Satisfaction: 81 (median 61)Reliability: 75 (median 58)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 69 (median 28)
This companyPet Rescue median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue: 81/100 on this factor. Category median: 61.A
81
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue: 75/100 on this factor. Category median: 58.B
75
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 86.–
–
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 93.–
–
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue: 69/100 on this factor. Category median: 28.B
69

Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.

Star ratings

59 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars5492%
  • 4 stars23%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star35%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 37 written reviews

  • Praise22100%
  • Complaints00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude1673%
  • Speed & response29%
  • Quality & results15%
  • Communication15%
  • Honesty & trust15%
  • Would recommend15%

What customers talk about

We read 37 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “She cares for the animals with skill, professionalism, and an abundance of love.”
  • “Very helpful fast response through text answering all my questions about a bird nest under my garage spotlights.”
  • “My son volunteers here and they do such amazing work.”
  • “Please explain it to me.”
  • “Trust this place.”
  • “highly recommend, and very responsive”

People customers mention

  • Lila 5 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

RaeLocal Guide · 33 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Yggdrasil is amazing. The work they do for Bay Area wildlife is above and beyond. And this place has profoundly changed my life in a very positive way.

CarlaLocal Guide · 36 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Lila is amazing! She cares for the animals with skill, professionalism, and an abundance of love. Please donate!!!

Tequila7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Very helpful fast response through text answering all my questions about a bird nest under my garage spotlights. Now I know how to handle the situation a bird fell to its death and my husband wants to save the others .. I am happy to had find the place and very grateful..

Customer photo from Tequila's review
Celia4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

I saw a squirrel get attacked by dogs. It was injured afterwards and I didn’t know if I could help it. It was a Saturday afternoon. I appreciate that I was able to text Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue. I received a text back in minutes. Even on a weekend. Thank you for this service!

VeronicaLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 4 months ago★★★★★

Lila is the sweetest, most caring animal rescuer. She is so knowledgeable of her profession and is always willing to educate you.

galaxtonLocal Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

This is such an awesome place. Really nice to know someone is looking after the urban wildlife.

Photos

Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 59 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
Team members customers mention
Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
Rae PaolettaLocal Guide · 33 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rae has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Yggdrasil is amazing. The work they do for Bay Area wildlife is above and beyond. And this place has profoundly changed my life in a very positive way.

Carla CabralLocal Guide · 36 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Carla has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Lila is amazing! She cares for the animals with skill, professionalism, and an abundance of love. Please donate!!!

Tequila McClinton7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tequila has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very helpful fast response through text answering all my questions about a bird nest under my garage spotlights. Now I know how to handle the situation a bird fell to its death and my husband wants to save the others .. I am happy to had find the place and very grateful..

Celia S4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Celia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I saw a squirrel get attacked by dogs. It was injured afterwards and I didn’t know if I could help it. It was a Saturday afternoon. I appreciate that I was able to text Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue. I received a text back in minutes. Even on a weekend. Thank you for this service!

Veronica ArchuletaLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Veronica has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Lila is the sweetest, most caring animal rescuer. She is so knowledgeable of her profession and is always willing to educate you.

galaxtonLocal Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews galaxton has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

This is such an awesome place. Really nice to know someone is looking after the urban wildlife.

Richard Harty, J. JrLocal Guide · 294 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Richard has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

This place is amazing. My son volunteers here and they do such amazing work. They are in desperate need of funding, always. Please help save our wildlife.

Dayvid JonesLocal Guide · 127 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dayvid has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Compassionate and knowledgeable. I watched a staff member hold a baby squirrel up to her throat and make a cooing sound that instantly calmed the baby squirrel.

Sunny SunLocal Guide · 45 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sunny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Thank you for everything you did!

Danny RodriguezLocal Guide · 322 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Danny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They really care. Can't say enough good things about them. Donate to their Wonderful cause!!

Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue on Google Maps →

Business details

  • Address: 2200 25th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
  • Phone: (510) 421-9897
  • Service area: Berkeley, CA