Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
Highway 210 R5A 1A1 St. Adolphe, MB, Canada

It's that time of the year again! Within the next week or so, Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds will be completing their spring migration and arriving in Manitoba! If you plan on putting up feeders to attract hummingbirds, here are a few tips to keep your hummingbirds happy and safe: - You can make your own nectar solution by mixing cup of white table sugar per cup of water. You can boil the solution (especially if you're planning on storing the solution in the refrigerator for a ...few days) but please make sure the solution has cooled off before refilling your feeders - Avoid adding red food colouring to sugar water, or using red-coloured commercial mixes. It's the colour of the flowers/feeder that attract the hummingbirds, not the colour of the nectar, and the food dye may be harmful to hummingbirds - Make sure to clean your feeder frequently, especially in hot weather. If the solution becomes cloudy or mould forms, it's time to clean that feeder! Ideally, feeders should be cleaned every 3 to 5 days to prevent mould and deadly fermentation, and more frequently during hot weather. Clean your feeders using hot water and a brush or you can use a a dilute bleach or vinegar mixture but please make sure to rinse the feeders thoroughly and allow them to air dry before refilling if you do so. - Plant hummingbird-friendly flowers! By planting flowers that hummingbirds love, you'll also be helping out other pollinators and animals like bees and butterflies. by Joshua J. Cotten (Unsplash)

Update: volunteer foundthank you Volunteer runner needed- baby squirrel in box at 27 Vavasour and drop off at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can help. Thx

Happy Mother's Day! : Ray Hennessy (Unsplash)

Happy World Migratory Bird day! Every spring and fall, PWRC admits migratory birds that need some TLC. The most common reason for admission? Window collisions! Millions of songbirds and other migratory birds get killed or injured every year due to window collisions. How can you help? Our favourite tip for making your windows bird-safe is to "paint" them with soap! You can also visit FLAP.org or birdsafe.ca to find out more about how to help our migratory birds. Want to help P...WRC help injured migratory birds? Donate today! Online via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/ Online via Canada Helps: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/11532 Fill out a donation form (https://pwildlife.ca/wp-cont/uploads/Donation-Form-2018.pdf) and mail a cheque to: Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Box 48059 RPO Lakewood Winnipeg, MB R2J 4A3 Phone: (204) 510-1855 : Peter Lloyd (Unsplash)

Having trouble getting your ducks in a row? We can help! Every year, we get dozens of calls about geese and ducks nesting on school grounds. If you're a teacher looking for a way to teach your students about wildlife and helping their environment, we are now offering a virtual zoom talk just for you! Want more info? Contact us either by phone at 204-510-1855 or by email at [email protected] : Skyler Ewing (Pexels)

Have you ever seen a turtle move so fast? With the warm weather finally here, we recently said goodbye to one of our long-term patients. This Western Painted Turtle had to be overwintered when it missed its natural hibernation last fall. With Spring finally here, it time for it to be released back to its natural habitat, where it made its speedy getaway! Did you know that reptiles make up less than 1% of our patients? However, due to their hibernation needs and the fact that ...reptiles typically need more time to heal, they often end up being some of our longer-term patients! It's due to generous donors that we're able to care for patients like this Western Painted Turtle. Help injured and orphaned wildlife by donating today: Online via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/ Online via Canada Helps: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/11532 Fill out a donation form (https://pwildlife.ca/wp-cont/uploads/Donation-Form-2018.pdf) and mail a cheque to: Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Box 48059 RPO Lakewood Winnipeg, MB R2J 4A3 Phone: (204) 510-1855

Second update: unfortunately goose can run. More volunteers needed for this rescue. Would a few of you like to meet Saturday or Sunday (during the day) to catch him? Please leave a message below. Update: volunteer found thank you Lucie Volunteer rescuer needed- injured goose at U of M at Dafoe and Alumni rd, hanging around bus shelter and drop off at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can help. Thx

Update: volunteer foundthank you Volunteer runner needed- injured pigeon contained but volunteer would need to bring a box to put bird in, at 540 Maryland and drop off at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can help.

Second update: goose can fly but does have problem with one wing. Will have to wait til the bird gets weaker. Update: volunteer found thank you Lucy Volunteer Rescuer needed- injured goose (not contained) for last three days at (Water’s Edge) 704-1738 St. Mary’s rd and drop off at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can help. Thx.

Update: volunteer foundthank you Volunteer rescuer needed- injured rabbit ( under a box) but not contained at 604 glenway Ave and drop off at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-520-1855 if you can help. Thx

Thank you Nancy for the donation of pee pads, baby blankets and nets. Thank you Nancy for the donation of pee pads, baby blankets and nets.

Update: volunteer driver/runner foundthank you Volunteer runner needed- injured swan contained but volunteer would need large box or kennel to transfer it to, Finder’s willing to meet in Portage la Prairie (tomorrow) and drop off at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can help. Thx

Did you know that 2020 has been the busiest year to date for PWRC? Caring for all our wildlife patients means that we are running low on a few supplies and we would greatly appreciate the following items for Christmas! Christmas Wish List: - Mixed wild birdseed - Puppy pee pads... - Chinchilla exercise wheel (side-mounted; we use these to keep our overwintered squirrels occupied and in shape!) - White millet - Floor cleaner - XL garbage bags - Dish soap We understand that with current Covid-19 restrictions in place, you may not want to go and shop for these items. If this is the case, you can simply make a donation instead! If you are purchasing these items, you can either drop off at Pembina Vet Hospital (400 Pembina Hwy) or contact us for drop-off options!

Update: volunteer found. Rural Volunteer runner needed- injured magpie in box in Long Pains First Nation ( West of Portage) and drop off at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can help. Thx

Friday update: goose can fly short distances. Need to wait til it’s weaker for capture. Also no ducks in kildonan park so that mallard can fly too. Thank you Sherri for checking. Update: A volunteer went out tonight but couldn’t find either. Another volunteer will check tomorrow morning. It’s injured Waterfowl season. ... Volunteer Rescuers needed- 1. Injured male mallard at kildonan park ( pictures below) not contained 2. Injured goose (no pics) at Jefferson and King Edward crosswalk ( on sidewalk, not contained) To drop off either at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can help. Thx

Update: volunteer foundthanks Sherri Volunteer rescuer needed- There is an injured goose at the university of Manitoba in the parking lot sitting unmoving by the gated entrance to the outdoor track and field stadium adjacent to the soccer complex. Not contained. Please drop off at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can help. Thx

Update: Volunteer found thank you Chelsey Volunteer rescuer needed- sick goose (large lump on neck) at 823 McLeod (Dollartree store parking lot) and drop off at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can help. Thx

With the new restrictions for the next 4 weeks, Wild Birds Unlimited Store cannot accept PWRC’s wildlife drop offs. However, the Winnipeg Emergency Clinic/Pembina Veterinary Hospital at 400 Pembina are still able to continue to accept Wildilfe drop offs for pWRC. Thank you

A wonderful update and a view of their beautiful enclosure. Thank you for taking our Osprey.

Volunteer rescuer needed- goose with something wrapped around it's leg at Assiniboine Park North East Entrance ( not contained) and drop off at 400 Pembina . Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can help out. Tonight might be late but if someone can check it out tomorrow. I think it may be able to fly.

Update: volunteers foundthanks Pauline and Lucy Volunteer rescuer needed- sick Canada Goose not contained in backyard of 310 Glenwood cres and drop off at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can help. Thx.

Update: volunteer foundthank you Volunteer runner needed- injured pigeon in box at 847 Leila ( McDonald’s restaurant) and drop off at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can help. Thx

Thank you to St.Leon’s Gardens for the donations of fruit and vegetables throughout the summer.

Alice DeVos has been a huge supporter of PWRC and a dedicated participant of our annual Walk for Wildlife fundraiser. With the cancellation this year due to Covid, this didn’t stop her from trying. She said: Challenge Accepted . All through the month of September, She collected pledges and counted her steps. Yesterday, Alice handed me her pledge form and we couldn’t be any more prouder. With her fit bit keeping track, she completed : 307, 578 steps which translates ...to 123 miles walked and raised $705 for the care of injured wildlife. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. We truly appreciate her dedication on fitness and raising funds for PWRC. Alice will be taking it easy the rest of the year. Her complaint : my feet are sore. I would totally agree, mine would hurt too. #challenge-accepted #walkforwildlife #pwrc #helpingwildlife See more

Update: volunteer found thank youVolunteer runner needed- injured bird in box at 156 Fox Warren Dr and drop off at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can help. ThxUpdate: volunteer found thank youVolunteer runner needed- injured bird in box at 156 Fox Warren Dr and drop off at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can help. Thx

Update: Volunteer foundthank you KaylynVolunteer rescuer needed- possible sick goose at 1532 Concordia hiding in brushes and drop off at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can check it out.Update: Volunteer foundthank you KaylynVolunteer rescuer needed- possible sick goose at 1532 Concordia hiding in brushes and drop off at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can check it out.

Update: volunteer foundbird captured and off to drop off. Volunteer rescuer needed- injured gull (dragging wing) not contained at McDonald’s at McPhillips and Notre Dame and drop off at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can help. Thx

Everyday, Pwrc is truly thankful to the amazing Volunteers who help run the organization. From those who rescue and transport animals, to the education team that helps spread our message, animal care volunteers that feed our animals daily, others that input data to fundraising. There are so many more tasks that we could list, but our volunteers donate their time to saving wildlife. Today we want to send a special thank you to Grant and his family for building proper roofs on a couple of enclosures so we can use them more efficiently next summer. #volunteersarethebest. #pwrc #makingadifferenceforwildlife

Update: volunteer foundthank you PaulineVolunteer runner needed- injured rabbit contained in box at 833 Southwood Ave and drop off at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can help. ThxUpdate: volunteer foundthank you PaulineVolunteer runner needed- injured rabbit contained in box at 833 Southwood Ave and drop off at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can help. Thx

Update: volunteer foundthank you Sherri Volunteer runner needed- injured bird contained at unit 208- 442 William Ave and drop off at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can help. ThxUpdate: volunteer foundthank you Sherri Volunteer runner needed- injured bird contained at unit 208- 442 William Ave and drop off at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can help. Thx

We would like to thank Kyra for the donation of rabbit supplies. We truly appreciate the gifts and help many baby bunnies.

Update: Volunteer foundthank you Melanie Volunteer runner needed- injured rabbit contained in box at 153 Mossdale Ave, and drop off at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can help.Update: Volunteer foundthank you Melanie Volunteer runner needed- injured rabbit contained in box at 153 Mossdale Ave, and drop off at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can help.

Throwback: we’re trying to catch up on posting release videos from this summer. Here’s the merlin that came in as a juvenile. He fished flight school and mouse hunting classes and was released back into the wild. #pwrc #merlin #graduateofwildliferehabilitation #secondchances #prairiewildliferehabilitationcenter

Thank you to St-Léon Gardens for the donation of fruits and vegetables. This weekly donation all summer helped us feed hundreds of patients in care. Please support St.Leon’s Gardens before they close for the season. And thank you to Simone for volunteering to pick up weekly produce .

Update: volunteer foundthank you Volunteer runner needed- pigeon in box at Birchwood Animal Hospital and drop off at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can help. ThxUpdate: volunteer foundthank you Volunteer runner needed- pigeon in box at Birchwood Animal Hospital and drop off at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can help. Thx

Update: Volunteer found thank you Chelsey Volunteer rescuer needed- sick goose (large lump on neck) at 823 McLeod (Dollartree store parking lot) and drop off at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can help. Thx

Wishlist Wednesday!! Fall migration is upon us and we want to stock our shelves. Donated items can be dropped off at 400 Pembina or 45-11 Reenders. We’re looking for the following items: *dehydrator ( last one was a hydrator) *rolled oats *bottled spring water... *distilled water *canned cat and dog food *dish soap *Mr. Clean disinfectant *bleach *dried mealworms *glass baby food jars Thank you for your ongoing support. #stockingourshelves #fallmigration #prairiewildliferehabilitationcentre #pwrc

Update: volunteer foundthank you Volunteer runner needed- injured pigeon in box at 847 Leila ( McDonald’s restaurant) and drop off at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can help. Thx

Update: volunteer foundthank you Sherri Volunteer rescuer needed- injured goose ( not moving), not contained but beside a box at 642 Wellington crescent and drop off at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can help. Thx

Do you remember the pelican with the baby catfish stuck in its throat? He finished up his medication and eager to head back out in the wild. We drove him up to the Lockport dam were a group of pelicans weren’t far from shore. This young guy ate over $60/week of fish. Without your support, caring for these patients would not be possible. Please consider donating today www.pwildlife.ca and help us return these beautiful creatures back to their natural habitat.

Update: Volunteer foundthank you Volunteer rescuer needed- may be deceased- injured rabbit on Jefferson Ave between Kaye Umber Ave and Heronswood Path. It has been suffering at least for 2 days but was still alive this AM according to my husband. Please drop off at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can help.

With summer coming to an end, we want to say thank you to our amazing summer staff. We were able help more wildilfe than any previous years. We wish them all the best in their future endeavours. Left: Caroline, Haven, Jillian, Jordyn, Emily and Kaylyn.

Update: volunteer foundthank you Sherri Volunteer runner needed- injured woodpecker in box at 1250 Aberdeen and drop off at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can help. ThxUpdate: volunteer foundthank you Sherri Volunteer runner needed- injured woodpecker in box at 1250 Aberdeen and drop off at 400 Pembina. Please call or text 204-510-1855 if you can help. Thx