Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (CWRS)
11555 85 St NW T3R 1J3 Calgary, AB, Canada

We would like to take a moment to show some appreciation to the majestic bald eagle this weekend, as it is an iconic bird that graces our Alberta landscape and even downtown Calgary. If you are lucky enough to have spotted a bald eagle fishing along the Bow or Elbow rivers, you know that it is truly a magical experience that takes you right out of the city and into the wild. Winter is the best time to view them in the city because our rivers remain fast moving and unfrozen in many parts, creating the best opportunity for hunting fish! The next time you are strolling one of the river pathways, look carefully in the trees and skies. You might just spot one!

We would like to offer a special thank you to the The Wild Bird Store for collecting this bounty of bird stuff for our feathered patients! A tremendous help

You have a couple of days left to pick up one of these masks from Back To Nature Apparel - They are donating $5 from each sale to help our efforts at Calgary Wildlife! https://www.eventsbacktonature.com/cwrs-face-covering-fundr

Adult male Great Horned Owl, as seen on Global news earlier this week during his flight testing! Last night he was returned home and took a magnificent flight to a far away group of trees. Welcome home you gorgeous owl! (Check out the excited hop as he leaves the carrier )

2020 has been a big year, full of so much it is hard to even put into words. We have all seen a lot of changes, and a lot of growth. The Calgary Wildlife family is optimistic about the coming year, all thanks to the amazing support of our volunteers and public members such as yourselves! Thank you Calgary for everything you do, and for keeping us alive and motivated during even the toughest of times. The animals need us, and we are happy to be able to continue to serve them!

This saw-whet owl was released yesterday in SE Calgary, back to the location where he was found, just one block in from Fish Creek. This little saw-whet found his home amongst urban evergreens, close to a good source, but with protection from the great horned owls who also live in the area and prey on saw-whet owls. Look at those eyes! (Video of release is in the story).

We have maximized our match for donations, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still donate! You have one more day to get in a donation for a 2020 tax receipt. https://donate-can.keela.co/holidays

A 2020 highlight - these geese were released this past fall after coming to us as goslings. Calgary Wildlife is all about helping animals live the lives they were meant to live, and thanks to your generous donations, Calgary, we can continue to do just that.

This fall has seen some great releases from Calgary Wildlife, including this one little Northern saw-whet owl down in Fish Creek. Look carefully! He’s a quick little fella!

Our Holiday Auction closes today at 4:00pm, get your bids in and don’t miss the unique items available. All proceeds from our Holiday Auction help provide expert compassionate care for injured and abandon wildlife in Calgary. https://www.32auctions.com/organizati/66445/auctions/82868

We reached our goal of 25K, which is huge! Thank you so much to everyone who was able to donate! It will be matched by some very generous private donors and together we can help local wildlife! (Photo credit Creative Commons)

Overwintering is the process of caring for injured animals at our facility through the winter until they can be successfully released in the spring. Help support in the care for these animals by placing a bid in our Holiday Auction. https://www.32auctions.com/organizati/66445/auctions/82868

Every year we see over 150 different species of animals come through our hospital. Proceeds from our Holiday Auction will go towards taking care of these animals and rehabilitating them back to health. Support Calgary Wildlife and place your bid now. https://www.32auctions.com/organizati/66445/auctions/82868

Have you checked out our Holiday Auction yet? We have great gifts, including a once in a lifetime Calgary Zoo Experience! The auction is open until Nov. 25. Get your bids in now! https://www.32auctions.com//au/82868/auction_items/2536409

We want to make a special shout out to Calgary Foundation for helping us with some very important professional development endeavours. This partnership will allow Calgary Wildlife to work alongside a team of wildlife veterinarians to help advance our wildlife care. We will be posting case studies as we embark upon these advanced learnings, so stay tuned!

Give a unique gift from the heart this holiday season and support Calgary Wildlife in the process. Our Holiday Auction is now open! https://www.32auctions.com/organizati/66445/auctions/82868

Thank you again to all of the incredible offers of freezers and delivery! We are all set for the winter now!

We are over half-way through our holiday auction, do you have your bids in yet? Bidding will be open until Nov. 25, 2020 and all proceeds will go to supporting injured and abandon wildlife in Calgary. https://www.32auctions.com/organizati/66445/auctions/82868