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Since 1979 more than 140,000 animals have been treated by Wildlife Rescue.
Thanks to the support of individuals like you, Wildlife Rescue can provide a lifeline for animals in distress.
The Western Painted Turtle is the only native pond turtle left in BC. Currently, they are blue-listed which means they are sensitive to human disturbances and natural occurrences. They are considered vulnerable to habitat loss and are susceptible to human and natural disturbances.
In situations like this we want to encourage the public to call our wildlife response line immediately so we can prevent injuries and infections from escalating and start medical treatment before starvation, infection, and death occurs,” says Janelle Stephenson, Hospital Manager at Wildlife Rescue Association of BC.
The first task, a crucial one, was to teach the bird how to self-feed. Following weeks of hand-feeding, Wildlife Rescue Association staff started hiding the raven’s food in order to stimulate its mind and help train it to become ‘self-sufficient’ by searching for and locating its own food source.
Mallards are some of the most common waterfowl in North America, and virtually all domestic ducks descend from this species, especially in Vancouver!
Go Wild on Earth Day by incorporating changes to your day-to-day activities that help prevent injured and orphaned wildlife in our communities.
Witness the extraordinary rooftop rescue of trapped goslings by Wildlife Rescue volunteers Liz and Cathy!
A lethargic Silver-haired Bat found stunned inside of a garage. No one knew what was wrong, or how to help. That is until it was brought to the experts at Wildlife Rescue!
YVR POP CHOIR will be putting on a benefit concert for Wildlife Rescue on Saturday, December 2 at Woodward’s in downtown Vancouver!
If you’re reading this it means you’ve once taken the first step towards helping injured, orphaned and pollution-damaged wildlife in B.C.
It’s because of you wildlife in Metro Vancouver are able to get a second chance at all, so thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for your care and passion!
Thanks to the public who helped Wildlife Rescue raise $50,000 in less than a week! Moving forward, here’s an update on the status of the campaign.