Wildlife Rescue Association of BC

Wildlife Rescue Association of BC Wildlife Rescue is the busiest wildlife rehabilitator in Western Canada. Each year, we provide professional care for an estimated 5,000 animals in distress.
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A registered charity and not-for-profit society focused on wildlife rehabilitation and public outreach.

Making a sweet difference for local wildlife. 🍫🐦 During the pandemic, while volunteering at the Reifel Bird Sanctuary, C...
06/06/2026

Making a sweet difference for local wildlife. 🍫🐦

During the pandemic, while volunteering at the Reifel Bird Sanctuary, Christine, owner of Vancouver-based Chickadee Chocolate, discovered Wildlife Rescue and was deeply inspired by the scope of our work and the urgent need for support to keep operations running.

With a shared love of birds and a commitment to the environment, supporting Wildlife Rescue felt like a natural partnership for Christine and Chickadee Chocolate. That same care extends to how Chickadee Chocolate sources its ingredients. Though chocolate isn’t grown locally, Christine prioritizes local dairy, nuts, and fruit whenever possible—reducing her footprint while helping protect the habitats that inspired her brand’s name.

Thank you, Christine, for your ongoing monthly support for local wildlife!

Are you a local business owner and do you want to make a difference for wildlife? Partner with us! Contact our team at [email protected] to learn more.

06/05/2026

Happy to this Rock Pigeon!

They were brought to Wildlife Rescue after being found with an injured wing.

Following dedicated care from our wonderful team of wildlife rehabilitation staff and volunteers, this pigeon is joining the dozens of other wild birds who've been released this week!

Please join us in celebrating this pigeon's successful recovery and our team for their inspiring work❤️✨

Our Support Centre team is available 7 days a week, 365 days a year to provide expert guidance during wildlife emergenci...
06/04/2026

Our Support Centre team is available 7 days a week, 365 days a year to provide expert guidance during wildlife emergencies. The best way to reach our team is by submitting a web form via www.wildliferescue.ca/report-an-emergency.⁠
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Spring and summer are our busiest seasons, and we receive a high volume of inquiries. Please fill out the form only once, and our team will respond as soon as possible. If you would like to update the team on a situation or have video footage, you can reply to the email you will receive after submitting the form.⁠
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⚠️ Our social media is NOT monitored for emergencies, always contact our Support Centre for urgent wildlife concerns.⁠
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If you need help with other types of wildlife or in other areas of the province check out this list of rehabilitation organizations:⁠
🐾 Mammals: Critter Care Wildlife Society⁠
🦅 Raptors: OWL Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society⁠
🦭 Marine Mammals: Marine Mammal Rescue⁠
🌿 Other Wildlife Centres: Elizabeth's Wildlife Center - birds & small mammals (Abbotsford) BC SPCA Wild ARC (near Victoria), MARS Wildlife Rescue Centre - wildlife (Comox)⁠
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For a full list of wildlife rehabilitators in British Columbia, visit: http://ow.ly/TQL350JxcXk⁠
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Thank you for helping BC's wildlife! 💚

Patient herons, resilient pigeons, and charming cormorants - everybody is equal at Wildlife Rescue!⁠⁠No matter what floc...
06/02/2026

Patient herons, resilient pigeons, and charming cormorants - everybody is equal at Wildlife Rescue!⁠
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No matter what flock or colony you're a part of, you belong to ours. Happy from all of us at Wildlife Rescue! ❤️🌈

Thank you to the City of Vancouver Animal Services team for visiting Wildlife Rescue and for supporting our work through...
06/01/2026

Thank you to the City of Vancouver Animal Services team for visiting Wildlife Rescue and for supporting our work through the Animal Welfare Grant.

It was a pleasure to welcome your team, share more about the wildlife response and care happening here, and continue building a connection that helps support Vancouver residents and the wild animals they find.

As comes to a close, we want to express our deep gratitude to individuals like Doug Charles who have included wildlife...
05/31/2026

As comes to a close, we want to express our deep gratitude to individuals like Doug Charles who have included wildlife in their will planning. Your generosity ensures that animals in need will always have a place to heal — and that our mission endures for generations to come.

Wildlife Rescue is caring for a special patient right now! This fledgling Common Raven was brought to our Wildlife Hospi...
05/29/2026

Wildlife Rescue is caring for a special patient right now! This fledgling Common Raven was brought to our Wildlife Hospital after being found orphaned.

Thankfully, the bird had no injuries on arrival, and with specialized care has bounced back from being very thin and anemic. The raven is currently building their skills to prepare them for life in the wild!

You can support their care by donating through the Spring Match! Your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar. Donate today through the link here: https://give.wrabc.ca/page/SM26?campaignid=701OJ00000tBYBZYA4&channel=Organic%20Social&utm_medium=organic&referral_source=Facebook&utm_source=facebook

05/29/2026

For today's , we're happy to celebrate the release of not one, but two Rock Pigeons!

One bird, was brought to Wildlife Rescue unable to fly due to feather damage. They remained at our centre being cared for until these vital flight feathers regrew - which took about 74 days!

The other pigeon sadly suffered from wounds and a fractured toe. With time, medical care, and a safe recovery space, soon the bird was healed up and both birds were released together back into the wild!

With crow season in full swing, we wanted to share some important information on how to safely coexist with protective c...
05/28/2026

With crow season in full swing, we wanted to share some important information on how to safely coexist with protective crow parents.

Do you want to learn more about crows and other corvids? Sign up for our webinar on June 9th! Register here: https://hello.wrabc.ca/baby-bird-corvids

When this tiny merganser duckling was found swimming alone on Pitt Lake — already separated from their family — the litt...
05/27/2026

When this tiny merganser duckling was found swimming alone on Pitt Lake — already separated from their family — the little bird did something remarkable: paddled right up and climbed onto the paddleboard of a passerby named Maria.⁠
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When the baby first arrived at Wildlife Rescue a little over a week ago, the bird struggled to recognize the food we offered. But after patient, attentive care, the bird is now feeding on their own — a milestone that signals real progress on the road to release.⁠
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This is what rehabilitation looks like, one small victory at a time. 🦆⁠

Support this little one, and other wild babies in care, by donating to our Spring Match today: https://give.wrabc.ca/page/SM26?campaignid=701OJ00000tBYBZYA4&channel=Organic%20Social&utm_medium=organic&referral_source=Facebook&utm_source=facebook&mktg_species=HUVI

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5216 Glencarin Drive
Burnaby, BC
V5B3C1

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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+16045267275

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