Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society

News and Events

2010-02-03T18:01:47Z

Support CWRS

We have a new line of embroidered hooded sweatshirts, zippered sweatshirts, fleece lined vests, golf shirts, fleece lined toques and ball caps. If you are interested in purchasing one, please contact the wildlife centre at (403)266-2282

All sizes available and pricing is very reasonable! Please visit our picture gallery for photos of the items available for sale.

UPDATE, THANK YOU TO BODHI TREE YOGA FOR THEIR GENEROSITY IN 2009! $5000.00 DONATED TO CWRS!

Bodhi Tree Yoga has chosen CWRS as their charity of choice in 2009! Join a Karma Yoga class on Wednesdays in 2009.

"Bodhi Tree Yoga" in Calgary has chosen the Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society as it's charity of choice for 2009. They offer a KARMA Yoga class on Wednesdays, with the proceeds raised during the class being donated to CWRS. We are grateful for their support! Please visit their website for more information and drop in for a class. You'll feel great, not only after the class, but also knowing that your helping to support all the critters we care for at the centre, www.bodhitreeyoga.ca

Wish list items needed!

Spring will be here before we know it, You can help the CWRS and the critters we care for by having a look at our wish list! Items that are always needed,... gift cards, puppy milk replacer (esibilac), bird seed, black oil sunflower seed, frozen veggies and frozen fruit, laundry detergent, bleach, paper towel.

THANK YOU TO WILD ROSE BREWERY FOR THEIR GENEROSITY!!

On behalf of everyone at CWRS, THANK YOU to Wild Rose Brewery for choosing the CWRS for it's charity of the month in April 2009. $300.00 was raised during the month!

We are receiving injured and orphaned animals daily, as this is our busiest time of the year. This donation will go to purchasing the food needed to raise these critters for eventual release! THANKS AGAIN!

SPONSOR A DUCKLING OR GOSLING AND HELP SAVE A LIFE!

Spring is here! Help the Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society, by sponsoring a duckling or gosling. Sponsorships are only $5.00 each.

100% of the proceeds will go towards the feeding, care and eventual release of hundreds of ducklings and goslings that will come into our care this spring.

Contact the centre for more information, call (403)266-2282 ask for Louise or Nicola, we will be happy to explain the sponsorship and take your order!

Visit Calgary's WILD ROSE BREWERY in the month of April, and help fundraise for our charity!

$0.25 from every Wildrose Brown Ale purchased in the Wild Rose Taproom, will be donated to CWRS! For more information, visit Wild Rose Brewery Website at http://www.wildrosebrewery.com/

This event runs for the month of April, show the Brewery we appreciate the support, drop by and have a pint, your support will help many of the critters we take care of!

Gift Giving made easy, CWRS has unique gift ideas for the "hard to buy person" in your family!

Give the gift of sponsorship, or a stunning songbird photograph, critter cosy's, nesting boxes, note cards, gift baskets/stockings of all sorts! Contact Louise at the centre (403)266-2282 ( items may be limited in availability)

Volunteer Information

2010-02-01T05:00:00Z

	VOLUNTEERING WITH THE CALGARY WILDLIFE REHABILITATION SOCIETY, IS A "WILD" EXPERIENCE! MEET NEW FRIENDS, LEARN VALUABLE SKILLS, AND HELP OUT A GREAT CAUSE! *WE ARE NOT TAKING VOLUNTEERS AT THIS TIME, UNLESS YOU WISH TO BE A BOARD MEMBER AND FUNDRAISE FOR THE SOCIETY, IF THIS IS A POSITION YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PLEASE CONTACT LOUISE AT (403)266-2282 There are many different volunteer opportunities at CWRS and we are always recruiting. Certain conditions do apply. Please fill in an online application, once received and reviewed you will be contacted and invited to a site tour with a discussion on volunteer opportunities available. Site tours are generally conducted one time per month. NOTE: We are not open to the public. All volunteers must be paid members of the Society. Membership is $25.00 per year and a tax reciept is provided. Mimiumum age for volunteering is 16 years of age. No exceptions Please note there is no public transit to the site, a car is necessary Volunteer opportunites available Wildlife rescue Animal Care Education Construction/Site chores Office/computer help Fundraising/Special Events Become a Board Member The Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (CWRS) is in need of volunteers who are willing to help out in a variety of ways. We depend on our valuable volunteers to help us get our work done.
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Wildlife Rehabilitation

2009-11-30T06:16:00Z

arLinks and Sponsors: Our Sponsors | Related Charities | Wildlife Rehabilitation

Wildlife Rehabilitation Centres

ALBERTA

Alberta Birds of Prey Centre, Coaldale
P:(403) 345-4262 F:(403) 345-6668
E:info@AlbertaBirds.com
Heart River Rehabilitation Centre, High Prairie
P:(780) 523-5536
E:MCCUE@grda.avc.calgary.ab.ca
Medicine River Rehabilitation Centre, Spruce View
P:(403) 728-3467 or (403) 346-WILD
E:mrwrc@telusplanet.net
Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation, Madden
P:(403) 946-2361
E:info@rockyviewwildlife.org
Strathcona Raptor Shelter, Sherwood Park
P:(780) 922-3024
E:asibp@edmc.net
Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton, Edmonton
P:(780) 914-4118
E:WRSE@oanet.com

The Cochrane Ecological Institute, www.ceinst.org

P: (403)932-5632

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Critter Care Wildlife Society, Langley
Island Wildlife National Care Centre, Saltspring Island
Mountaire Avian Rescue Society, Comox Valley
North Island Wildlife Recovery Association, Errington
Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (O.W.L)., Vancouver
Prince Rupert Wildlife Rehabilitation Shelter, Prince Rupert
Sunshine Coast Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Halfmoon Bay
Vancouver Island Marmort Page, Nanaimo
Wildlife Rescue Association of BC, Burnaby

MANITOBA

Wildhaven Rehabilitation Centre, Ile Des Chenes

ONTARIO

For the Birds, Sarnia
Wildcare Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Woodbridge

INTERNATIONAL

National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association
International Wildlife Rehabilitators Council
Australia
- Australian Koala Foundation, Brisbane, QLD
- Fauna Rescue of South Australia, Modbury North, SA
- Queensland Wildlife Hospital, Burpengary, QLD
- Wildlife Care Network,Parkville, Vic.
- WIRES - NSW Wildlife Information and Rescue Service, Sydney, NSW
U.S.A.
- Alabama Wildlife Rehabilitation Society Birmingham, AL
- California Raptor Center Davis, CA
- Hudson Valley Raptor Center Stanfordville, NY
- PAWS Wildlife Center Lynnwood, WA
- Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Friday Harbor, WA

Vet Clinics

2009-11-30T05:00:00Z

Finding Wildlife: What to do | Species Accepted | Release Sites | Vet Clinics | Frequently asked Questions

The CWRS facility is generally open seven days a week, however our hours of operation change seasonally.

For the Wildlife Rescue Line phone: (403) 239-2488.

PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR FACILITY IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

unless you are dropping off wildlife

If you should find wildlife after our hours or cannot reach us, the following clinics donate their time to accepting wildlife from the general public. These clinics DO NOT treat the wildlife, they merely hold them for us until we can get a volunteer out to the clinic. Please call the clinic closest to your for assistance. Wildlife is picked up from the Calgary area vet clinics on an as needed basis. We are thankful for the help these clinics provide.

Please note: The CWRS does take injured pigeons, please call centre for information. CWRS is the only widlife facility to do so in the Calgary area. However, all injured or orphaned pigeons must be brought directly to the wildlife centre for treatment. Please do not bring them to the veterinary clinics.

North East

Castleridge Vet Clinic
126 - 55 Castleridge Blvd. NE, Calgary, AB
Phone: 280-1585
Fax: 280-1589
Accepts: Accepts all kinds of wildlife

Harvest Hills Vet Clinic
Bay 711, 500 Country Hills Blvd NE, Calgary, AB
Phone: 226-5522
Fax: 226-5602
Accepts: Accepts all kinds of wildlife.

Monterey Vet Clinic
917, 2220 - 68th Street NE, Calgary, AB
Phone: 293-8900
Fax: 293-6450
Accepts: No bats and no skunks

Sunridge Vet Clinic
3, 3660 - 20th Avenue NE, Calgary, AB
Phone: 285-8777
Fax: 293-5875
Accepts: Accepts all kinds of wildlife

McKnight 24 Hour Veterinary Hospital
#34, 5010 4th Street NE, Calgary, AB
Phone: 403-457-0911
Fax: 403-452-4878
Accepts: Accepts all kinds of wildlife

North West

Calgary North Veterinary Clinic
4204 - 4th Street NW (open 24 hours), Calgary, AB
Phone: 277-0135
Fax: 230-2335
Accepts: No house ferrets, no gray squirrels, and no pigeons.

Country Hills Veterinary Clinic
Bay 214, 5149 Country Hills Blvd NW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 547-3388
Fax: 241-2550
Contact: Dr. Gaviller
Accepts: Accepts all kinds of wildlife

Crowfoot Vet Clinic
211, 150 Crowfoot Cr. NW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 241-8944
Fax: 547-1903
Accepts: No large mammals

Edgemont Veterinary Clinic
1234 Edgedale Dr. NW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 239-4657
Fax: 241-1308
Accepts: Accepts all kinds of wildlife

Stoney Trail Vet Clinic
Bay 202, 11245 Valley Ridge Dr. NW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 247-2737
Fax: 286-6003
Accepts: Accepts all kinds of wildlife

Varsity Vet Clinic
99, 5403 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 247-3617
Fax: 288-5756
Accepts: Accepts all kinds of wildlife

South East

Avenida All Pet Clinic
607, 12445 Lake Fraser Dr. SE, Calgary, AB
Phone: 271-1121
Fax: 271-1123
Accepts: No large mammals and no skunks.

Chinook Animal Clinic
9945 Fairmount Drive SE, Calgary, AB
Phone: 278-9311
Fax: 271-5824
Accepts: No skunks and no porcupines

Douglas Square Pet Hospital
136, 1120 - 24th Street SE, Calgary, AB
Phone: 203-0775
Fax: 203-0779
Accepts: Accepts all kinds of wildlife

Due South Animal Hospital
16626 McKenzie Lake Blvd SE, Calgary, AB
Phone: 257-8899
Fax: 257-8974
Accepts: No large mammals

Forest Lawn Veterinary Hospital
2002 - 36th Street SE, Calgary, AB
Phone: 272-0115
Fax: 569-0321
Accepts: Accepts all kinds of wildlife

Macleod Trail Veterinary Clinic
8910 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB
Phone: 255-1168
Fax: 259-6399
Accepts: No skunks, no porcupines

McKenzie Towne Animal Clinic
40 High Street SE, Calgary, AB
Phone: 257-6105
Fax: 257-6108
Accepts: Accepts all kinds of wildlife

Riverbend Animal Clinic
354, 8338 - 18th Street SE, Calgary, AB
Phone: 279-8747
Fax: 279-8773
Accepts: No skunks and no porcupines

South Trail Pet Hospital
75, 4307- 130 Ave SE (by Deerfoot Trail), Calgary, AB
Phone: 257-3393
Fax: 257-9520
Accepts: Accepts all kinds of wildlife

Sundance Animal Hospital
35 Sunmills Drive SE, Calgary, AB
Phone: 254-9698
Fax: 254-9045
Contact: Dr. Jennifer Scott
Accepts: Accepts all kinds of wildlife

South West

Animal Clinic
1016 - 9th Ave SW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 262-3237
Fax: 265-0224
Accepts: Accepts all kinds of wildlife

Animal Clinic West
921 - 37th Street SW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 246-8386
Fax: 246-8392
Contact: Krysta
Accepts: No large mammals

Britannia Veterinary Clinic
7738 Elbow Dr. SW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 253-7044
Fax: 253-7147
Contact: Dr. Elaine Murphy
Accepts: Accepts all kinds of wildlife.

Calgary Avian & Exotic Pet Clinic
3118 - 17th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 240-3577
Fax: 249-8160
Accepts: No bats, skunks, nor un-band (wild) pigeons.

Coach Hill Vet Hospital
6424 Old Banff Coach Road SW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 246-8418
Fax: 246-8361
Accepts: No skunks and no coyotes

Elbow Valley Pet Hospital
4016 - 16th Street SW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 243-8873
Fax: 243-2408
Accepts: No large mammals

Westhills Vet Clinic
276 Stewart Green SW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 242-9612
Fax: 242-9689
Accepts: No large birds

Woodlands Vet Hospital
1, 523 Woodpark Blvd SW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 281-4655
Fax: 251-2563
Accepts: No large mammals

Surrounding Area

Airdrie Animal Clinics Ltd.
704 East Lake Rise, Airdrie, AB
Phone: 948-3619
Fax: 948-6590
Accepts: Accept all kinds of wildlife

Heartland Vet Clinic
Bay 300, 270 Main Street, Airdrie, AB
Phone: 912-8882
Fax: 912-8885
Accepts: Accepts all kinds of wildlife

Bragg Creek Animal Hospital
17 Balsam Avenue, Bragg Creek, AB
Phone: 949-2650
Fax: 949-3531
Contact: Dr. Roger
Accepts: No large mammals

Canmore Veterinary Hospital
A division of Rocky Mountain Veterinarians Inc.
502 Bow Valley Trail, Highway 1A, Canmore, AB
Phone: 678-4425
Fax: 678-2347
Accepts: Accepts all kinds of wildlife

Alberta Wildlife Rehabilitators' Association 2009 Conference

2009-01-23T06:12:37Z

ALBERTA WILDLIFE REHABILITATORS’ ASSOCIATION

2009 CONFERENCE INVITATION

Dear fellow animal health care workers,

You are enthusiastically invited to the Alberta Wildlife Rehabilitators’ Association (AWRA) 2009 Conference! This is an incredible opportunity to share learning experiences with wildlife rehabilitation professionals and animal care workers from Alberta and western Canada, and it is the perfect event to network with people who are passionate about wildlife.

Attached, you will find the information poster, your registration form and a map to the facility.

Here are the main highlights:

Where: Springbank Links Golf Club, Events Hall (125 Hackamore Trail, Calgary, AB)

When: April 4^th and 5^th, 2009 ~ mark your calendars

Theme: Pioneers of Wildlife West!

Scheduled Events:

- April 4^th

o Begins with pre-conference tours of this year’s hosting organization, the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation during the day.

o In the evening, there will be a delicious dinner at Springbank Links, with Dr. R. Barclay of the University of Calgary as the exciting keynote speaker.

o The evening will wrap up with a fun and casual dance.

- April 5^th

o Wildlife Sessions: 9am until 5:30pm.

o Topics will include thought-provoking talks about wildlife care, inter-agency communication, disaster response, fundraising, ethics and more! To be finalized by Feb. 18^th, 2009.

How to Register:

Fill out the registration form (attached) and send the form and a cheque to the AWRA. Remember to send it in before March 1^st for your early-bird discount! AWRA members, seniors and students also get a discount.

Accommodations: Welcome, visitors! The Sandman Hotel (Calgary West; 125 Bowridge Drive NW; 403- 202-6502) is a simple 10 minute drive from Springbank Links and is kindly offering a 17% discount on rooms for anyone attending the AWRA conference. When you book your room, please mention you are attending the AWRA Conference and quote the confirmation number 45218.

Please pass this information along to all of your staff members and colleagues, and print a copy for your office’s bulletin board. This is an inclusive event, but it will be ‘first booked, first seated’ so register now!

Stay tuned for more details and be sure to check the AWRA and AIWC websites regularly (http://www.albertawildliferehab.org/ and http://www.aiwc.ca), your links to up-to-date conference information.

See you there!

AWRA Conference Committee

CWRS Board of Directors and Staff Members

2008-12-18T19:34:00Z

The staff members and board of directors of the Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (CWRS) are always working hard to take care of the numerous administrative and financial details involved in making the society a success! We thank each of the following people for their efforts and commitment in helping the CWRS help our feathered and furred friends.

Board of Directors

John Winn - President Doug Webb - Vice President

Dave Velletta- Treasurer Karen Sandeman - Director

Dave Sandeman- Director

Staff Members

Nicola Murphy, rAHT - Site & Wildlife Manager

Louise LeBlanc-Winn - CWRS Administrator & Volunteer Coordinator

Caroline Brookfield, DVM - Staff Veterinarian

Wildlife technician: Sara Jordan-McLachlan

Volunteer Veterinarians - Dr. Catherine Miller, Dr. Martha Toy, Dr. Sandie Black, Dr. Doug Whiteside

Thank-you for Filling out a Volunteer Application

2007-03-19T04:24:53Z

Thank-you for Filling out a Volunteer Application

We will contact you shortly.

CWRS Administration

Links to Related Charities

2007-03-16T05:16:19Z

Links and Sponsors: Our Sponsors | Related Charities | Wildlife Rehabilitation

Related Charities

Nature Calgary www.naturecalgary.com
The animal Rescue Site www.theanimalrescuesite.com, Your Click A Day is a Free Donation
Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area www.crossconservation.org Box 20, Site 23, RR 8 Calgary, AB T2J 2T9
Phone/Fax: 403-931-2042
The Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area consists of 4800 acres of rolling foothills land donated by Ann and Sandy Cross for the protection of wildlife habitat and conservation education. Located just southwest of the City of Calgary off Highway 22X, the Area is open to hikers by appointment only.
Animal Alliance of Canada www.animalalliance.ca
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Calgary/Banff Chapter Parks and Wilderness Society, Calgary/Banff Chapter
Pet Net Alberta, Canada Pet Net Alberta, Canada

Other Links

The Animal Wellness Magazine
Charity Village http://www.charityvillage.com

Thanks to Our Sponsors

2007-03-16T05:11:35Z

Links and Sponsors: Our Sponsors | Related Charities | Wildlife Rehabilitation

Special Thanks to our Sponsors!

CWRS cannot exist without the help of so many caring individuals and corporate sponsors.We would like to thank all of the individuals who support us through their membership, in-kind donations and volunteer help.

CWRS would also like to acknowledge the financial contributions and in-kind donations from numerous businesses and foundations over the past year.We encourage you to explore the environmental efforts of these corporations through their websites, and to keep these caring companies in mind next time you shop.

Platinum Partners ($25, 000+)

Gold Partners ($10,000+)

Ken Hutchinson Architect

Silver Partners ($5,000+)

Platinum Sponsors (Donation in kind value $25,000+)

Friends of the Society (<$5,000)

All Weather Plumbing & Heating

Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation area

Bodhi Tree Yoga

BP Foundation

Brooks Sawmill

Country Hills Veterinary Clinic

The Calgary Foundation/Calgary Kayak Foundation

The Calgary Foundation/The Sherling Foundation

Encana Cares Foundation

Atco Gtas

Atco Power Epic

RBC Charity program

O'Rourke Engineering

The Edgemont Retirement Residence

Team Telus Cares

United Way of Calgary Donor Choice Program

Royal Oak Veterinary Clinic

Dr. Irene Phillips, DVM Avenida All pet clinic

Dr. Martha Toy, DVM

KPMG

Pratt & Whitney Canada

Royal Oak Veterinary Clinic

Sierra Systems

Shaw Communications

The Printing House (TPH)

United Way of Calgary, Donor Choice Program

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary

Nexen

Ken Jackson, Pete the Plantman

Solicitor General & Public Security

- Calgary Remand Centre
- Calgary Correctional Centre

CHRA - Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry Centre

Bow Valley College - Sewing and Upholstery

Calgary Correctional Centre

First Energy Capital

Calais Resources Inc.

Crowfoot Bottle Depot

The OWL HOWL at Broken City Social Club

Erin Ross (erinross.ca)
James Dangerous and the CIA (jamesdangerous.com)
The Ogden Owls (myspace.com/theogdenowls)
The Pickled Hicks (myspace.com/thepickledhicks)
Nushi (myspace.com/nushiband)

CWRS Held it's 4th Annual Go Wild Silent Auction & Fundraiser on October 18, 2008 at the Schanks Althletic Club NW location, On behalf of the board and staff we would like to extend a huge thank you to all the generous donors who made the night a success for the society!

Allan Forrest Sales Ltd.

Alpine Helicopters Ltd.

Alpine Rafting Company www.alpinerafting.com

Attersall Marketing

Axford Agencies Alberta Ltd.

Banco Investment Corp/Waymaker Hospitality

Banff Park Lodge

Bartle & Gibson Co. Ltd.

Bellstar Hotels & Resorts

Brasso Nissan

Bubbles Carwash

Buffalo Café

Calaway Park

Calgary Fasteners & Tools Ltd.

Calgary Jewellery

Cheryl Snider

Chianti Café & Restaurant - 17th Avenue

Chocolaterie Bernard Callebeaut

City TV Calgary

Cronkite Supply - Kitchen & Bath Classics

Crowfoot BMW

Crowfoot Veterinary Hospital

CTV

CWRS Member - Alissa Sills

CWRS Member - Cindy Whitehead

CWRS Member - Lauren Rhynes

CWRS Member - N. Murphy

CWRS Member - Patrick Rhynes

CWRS Members - Kelly & Christopher Bitz

CWRS Members - Les & Deb Frey

CWRS Members - Michele & Stephen Hardy

Delta Kananaskis

Delta Bow Valley

ECCO Heating Products Ltd.

Equipco Ltd.

Foot & Chain Fly Fishing Exchange

Fort Calgary Historic Site & Restaurant

Fountain Tire - 64th Avenue NE

Friends of the society - Curtis & Gina Palmer

Friends of the society - Eve & Carson Ackyrod

Friends of the society - Glenda Lenz

Frontier Plumbing & Heating Supply

Heritage Park Historical Village

Hills Pet Nutrition

Kelly & Christopher Bitz

Kern Industries Calgary Ltd.

McCrum's Office Furnishings

Mike Stringer

Mountain Equipment Co-op

Norwesco

Oliviers Candies

Friends of the society - Pat Schlichenmayer

Pet Hills Nutrition

Ram cleaning services

Robert Bateman/Nature’s Scene

Second Cup

Serena Fashions

Shawnessy Canadian Tire

Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel

Sheraton Eau Claire

Sinclair Supply Ltd.

Spruce Meadows

Stadium Nissan

Summit Marketing

Swizzlesticks Spa Kensington

The Calgary Exhibition & Stampede

The Calgary Flames

The Calgary Zoo

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar

The Oasis Wellness Centre & Spa

Urban Vibe pet photography and their people

Webster Galleries Inc.

Wild Rose Brewery

WWG/Totaline

X92

CWRS Merchandise

2007-03-13T04:22:18Z

UNDER CONSTRUCTION!

Contact the Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society

2007-03-12T06:16:21Z

Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 152
234, 5149 Country Hills Blvd. NW
Calgary, AB, T3A 5K8

Site Location:
11555 - 85th Street NW
Calgary, AB

Wildlife Rescue Line

Phone (403) 239-2488 Or click here for a list of vet clinics accepting wildlife on behalf of the CWRS.

Administration

Phone: (403) 266-2282
Fax: (403) 266-2449
E-mail: calgaryw@telus.net
Website: www.calgarywildlife.org

Donate to the Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society

2007-03-12T02:22:56Z

Frequently Asked Questions

2007-03-08T05:39:35Z

Finding Wildlife: What to do | Species Accepted | Release Sites | Vet Clinics | Frequently asked Questions

Q1. How do you deter skunks from making a home, in your home.

An easy way to deter skunks from living under decks, porches ect. is to soak old rags in house hold ammonia (found in grocery stores) and place them into tin cans. ** Remember not to mix ammonia with bleach or any other products. **

Place the cans where you think their entrance and exit locations are. You may have to be persistent for a week or so before they get the hint. Skunks do not like the smell of ammonia and should move on to reside elsewhere.

As soon as you are sure the skunks have moved on, you should board up the area so they will not return.

Q2. I've found a cute little animal and I'm trying to raise it as a pet. Can you offer me any advice?

STOP! WILD ANIMALS DO NOT MAKE GOOD PETS!! First of all, it is illegal to possess wildlife in Alberta without a special permit. As well, they often carry diseases that are harmful, sometimes even fatal, to humans. If you have found and retrieved a baby animal, return it to its mother as quickly as possible. If it is not possible, contact your nearest wildlife rehabilitation center.

Q3. I've seen a baby bird on the ground. I can't locate its nest or its parents, what should I do?

If you cannot get to a vet clinic quickly, the first thing to do is make sure the bird is kept warm. This can be done by placing the baby bird in a nest made out of an old shoe box, an empty margarine container lined with dryer lint or a soft cloth. Place half of the container on top of a heating pad set on low or a hot water bottle filled with warm - not hot - water. This will allow the animal to choose the level of warmth.

Once the bird is warm it can be fed some soaked dry cat food. DO NOT FEED A COLD BIRD!! Make sure the cat food is soaked quite well and stirred up to a pasty consistency. Using a medicine dropper, place a small amount of cat food at the back of the bird's mouth. If the bird is hungry, it will be displaying a "gapping" behavior and will quickly accept food. It is very important not to over feed the young bird. Very young birds will need to be fed quite frequently -- sometimes an eye-dropper full every 15 to 20 minutes.

Take the bird to a veterinary clinic accepting wildlife or to a wildlife rehabilitation center as soon as possible. A wild animal has the best chance of survival with those who understand its nutritional and behavioural requirements.

Q4. I've seen a baby bird on the ground. I can't locate its nest or its parents, what should I do?

Q5. I have found an injured animal, your centre is closed for the night, what do I do?

Many of the veterinary clinics around the city, take in the orphaned/injured animals on our behalf. They will admit the animal at no cost to you and keep it safe for the night. For after hours rescues, please take the animal to a 24-hour clinic.

They will then contact the wildlife centre, where we will arrange for a volunteer to pick up the animal and treat it.

Please see the vet listings on our web page for a clinic accepting wildlife near you.

What To Do If You Find Injured or Orphaned Wildlife

2007-03-08T05:22:21Z

Finding Wildlife: What to do | Species Accepted | Release Sites | Vet Clinics | Frequently asked Questions

On occasion, the Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (CWRS) has received wildlife that were not actually injured or orphaned but were displaying normal wildlife behaviors. Before picking up a wild animal or calling the CWRS, please do the following:

Wait! Watch the animal from a distance…are you sure it is injured or orphaned? With some species, it is normal for parents to leave their offspring alone for long periods of time.

Before rescuing any injured or orphaned wild animal it is critical to be sure the animal needs help. Watch the animal. Animals might seem hurt if they are not moving, or abandoned when they are alone. Yet usually they are behaving naturally and their ability to hide or stay still is a survival tactic.
Many infant mammals are left on their own for extended periods of time while their parents are foraging for food. In many bird species the offspring outgrow their nest and their parents continue to raise them on the ground. It is perfectly normal for you to see an infant animal left alone. The best guardian for any young animal is its own parents.

Things to look for when aiding wild animals: Birds & Hatchlings (featherless birds)
(More to come - in the mean time please read our FAQ's for more information.)
If the animal is truly orphaned or if it is injured it will need your help. If the animal's parents are not available then the next best choice is a qualified wildlife technician. You will need to capture the animal to take it in for treatment.

Protect Yourself!
Injured animals are frightened and may think you are a predator. If you're sure the animal needs help, use protective gear such as eyewear and gloves.

Remember: The wildlife you are trying to help is not aware of your good intentions. The animal will view you as it would any predator and try to get away from you. If it can't get away from you, it will bite or scratch you to defend itself. Use extreme care and caution when approaching any wild animal.

If you are uncomfortable picking up an animal call the CWRS or a vet clinic and we will send a volunteer to help.

Warm!
Gently wrap the animal in a coat, blanket or towel. A cardboard box makes a great holding and carrying case and offers some privacy to the animal.

Shhhhhh!
Once the wildlife is safely secured, it is important to keep them calm. Speak quietly, avoid loud sounds and sudden movements and keep them out of bright light.

Now get professional help! Click here or call (403) 239-2488 for a list of clinics accepting and treating wildlife on behalf of the CWRS. These clinics ensure initial treatment of wildlife, and provide the public with several drop-off sites around the city on a 24 hour basis.

Release Sites for Animals from the CWRS

2007-03-07T18:44:42Z

Finding Wildlife: What to do | Species Accepted | Release Sites | Vet Clinics | Frequently asked Questions

Whenever possible all animals brought into the Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (CWRS) are released in or as close to the area from which they were originally found. However, this information is not always available. The following list describes where an animal may be released.

Mammals
Wynden's Park near Carlsand for raccoons
Glenbow Road in Cochrane for foxes
Area north of Spyhill for porcupines and badgers
Kananaskis and Canmore areas for beavers and coyotes
Bowness Park for Black Squirrels
Fish Creek area for White-tailed prairie hares
Innisfail and Rocky Mountain House area for Ungulates

Raptors
Springbank area west of airport
Spyhill area
Cochrane area

Song Birds
Any area of prairie with mixed shrubs and trees
Game Birds
Simon's Valley area

Waterfowl
Bow River south and north of Calgary for ducks, geese, loons and grebes
Nose Hill Creek for Blue herons
Spy Hill slough for Coots
Wynden's Park for Pelicans
Eagle Lake by Namaka and Strathmore

NOTE: All birds from the CWRS are banded before release. The raptors are banded by Mr. George Halmazna from the Calgary Zoo.