From time to time people run into distressed animals. One thing to keep in mind is that wild animals are wild. They may look cute, but they can hurt you, so for safety’s sake it’s best to report distressed and injured animals to people who know how to help them.
In the Santa Barbara area those people work with the Wildlife Care Network., and are the best resource available.
They can be reached at 805.681.1080 which should be their hotline. Leave them as much information as possible.