We have moose news! 🫎📣 After much thought, the clinic team decided it was best to move our moose patient to another facility. #alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity

Two more orphaned bear cubs have come to the clinic! 🐻🐻 These unrelated cubs, both from the Slave Lake area, were observed without their mothers for several days. #alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity

Can you be-leaf our beaver patient has been with us for over a year! 🦫🤯 She still has another year in care before she's ready to be released back to the wild! You can sponsor her care here: aiwc.shop/collections/...

Make a difference for a magpie genius in the making by sponsoring their care! 💙 This fledgling is just one of many young injured and orphaned animals available to sponsor here: aiwc.shop/collections/... #alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab

Mmmm...dirt! 😋 Dirt might not be the first thing you'd think to feed a deer fawn, but it's a vital source of microbes for their growing gut. Without access to dirt, a deer fawn can't develop a healthy microbiome to digest their tough plant diet. 🦠🌿 #wildliferescue #alberta #wildliferehab

If looks could kill, great horned owls wouldn't need 4 deadly talons on each foot! 👀😅 #alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity

They grow up so fast! 😭 In just two weeks, our northern flicker patients went from featherless, blind hatchlings to fully feathered nestlings! #bird #alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab

We've cared for nearly 500 wildlife patients so far this month! 🤯 Let's hear it for the rehabilitation team who are working hard to help these animals in need during our busiest time of year! 👏💙 #alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab

🛑 REMINDER: A fledgling on the ground is probably ok! Fledglings are kind of like the scruffy teenage phase for young songbirds. They are just starting to learn how to fly, and may find themselves in awkward places, BUT, they usually don't need help. #bird #alberta #wildliferescue #charity

We're delighted to announce the release of last winter's bear cub! 🐻🎉 He arrived in care severely emaciated on December 9, 2024, and has since gained a whopping 38 kilograms! #alberta #wildliferehab #wildliferescue #charity

LOVE THESE TIPS! The only thing I would caution is if you grab "wildflower seed mixes" to plant that you look closely at what seeds are included. Sometimes it is a non-native mish-mash that can introduce invasives. Otherwise, great list!

The first black bear cub of the year has arrived in care! 🐻📣 This young female was found orphaned just outside of Whitecourt, AB. She's been very feisty and shows no signs of habituation. You can sponsor her care here: aiwc.shop/collections/... #alberta #wildliferescue #charity #wildliferehab

Feel free to remotely boop the moose calf snoot! #wildliferescue #alberta #moose

🛑 REMINDER: Leave that fawn there! Mother deer only visit their fawns to nurse for short periods each day. That means it's perfectly normal for a fawn to be on their own for most of the day. #wildliferescue #alberta #charity

We're in need of pillowcases to be used as substrate for our baby bird patients! 🐣💙 If you have information regarding the donation of pillowcases, please email Clinic Operations Manager Raelee at [email protected]. #alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity #birds

Back to the wild for this Swainson's hawk! 👏💙 His recovery was truly amazing, as he was found unable to stand due to a spinal injury. Just 11 days of supportive care later, and he was back to his active self and ready to be released! #alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity #birds

This little long-tailed weasel was found orphaned in Medicine Hat at just 4 weeks old - far too young for him to care for himself! #wildliferescue #alberta #charity

We have a moose calf in care! 🫎📣 She was found in Cochrane, unable to walk due to injuries from a barbed wire fence. Thankfully, she is responding well to treatment and is once again back on her feet and eating well. We’re hopeful she’ll continue to heal so she can be returned to the wild. 💙

Make a difference for a wildlife patient (like this orphaned red squirrel) by sponsoring their care! When you sponsor a patient, you'll receive: 💙 A personalized certificate 💙 The patient's story 💙 An 8 x 10 photo of the patient Sponsor here: aiwc.shop/collections/...

BOO! 🦉 Did our great horned owlet patient scare you? This threat display is meant to make him look as big as possible to try and scare off potential predators (but we secretly think it looks a little silly. Shh, don't tell him.) 🤭 #alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity

The first skunk kit of the year has arrived at the clinic! 🦨 This little one was found alone outside of her den in SE Calgary without a mother skunk in sight. At just 2 weeks old, she requires round-the-clock care to meet all her needs. 🍼 #wildliferescue #alberta #charity

Remember our great horned owlet patient? Thanks to Master Bird Bander, Rick Morse, he has successfully integrated with a foster family! You can see him in this picture in the center, with his new foster siblings on either side. #bird #alberta #wildliferescue #charity

Not only does relocation break up skunk families, but it's also an ineffective way of deterring skunks from denning on a property. 🦨🛑 Blocking off potential denning sites, removing yard debris, and keeping pet food inside, are better ways of avoiding unwanted skunk neighbours. #alberta

A silver morph red fox kit has arrived in care at the clinic! 🦊😮 You can help us care for her and her siblings by donating to our Wildlife Baby Shower 🐣🎉 fundraiser here: www.aiwc.ca/support-us/ #wildliferescue #alberta #charity

Bat wings are remarkably resilient, and can heal from rips and tears in a matter of weeks. 🦇🩹 Learn more about bat wing anatomy by reading our latest blog here: www.aiwc.ca/blog/bat-win... #alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity

What's our beaver patient's favourite part about spring? Well, it might just be all the fresh leaves she's been eating! 🌿🦫 #alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity

This little mountain cottontail is just one of over 70 animal babies in need that have come to our clinic so far this month! Help support our hard working team by donating to our Wildlife Baby Shower🐣🎉: www.aiwc.ca/support-us/ #alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity

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💙 We're hosting an online silent auction this September, and we need your help securing items! 💙 If you or someone you know is a business owner or has a new/gently used item you would like to donate to this event, please get in touch with us at [email protected]. #alberta #wildliferescue

Play isn't just fun, it's also for survival! 🦊🧸 The clinic team has been providing all sorts of objects and substrates for our fox kit patient to play with so she can practice the skills she'll need to survive in the wild. #alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity

Black bear cubs need your help! 🫵🐻 Now that they are old enough to follow their mothers outside the den, black bear cubs are at higher risk of orphaning or abandonment. #alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity

Our first bat patient of the year is back in the wild! 🦇👏 After a few weeks in care recovering from a wing tear, we're delighted to return this silver-haired bat to his natural habitat. #bat #alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity

A new great horned owlet patient has arrived in care! 🦉💙 This little one was found on the ground in Carstairs without a nest in sight. As a nestling, he is far too young to be fending for himself. #alberta #bird #charity #wildliferescue

To a snake, pavement and asphalt are the perfect basking spot, which sadly puts them at risk of injury from vehicle collisions. You can help your serpentine neighbours by braking for snakes on the road this spring and summer! 🚗🛑🐍 #alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity

Our first orphaned mammal of the year has a arrived in care - a red fox kit! 🦊📣 This little female was found after her mother was struck by a car and her father was nowhere to be found. #wildliferescue #alberta #charity

Bison aren't just Alberta's largest native mammal, they also have an outsized impact on their environment. 🦬🌻 Learn all about how bison change the environment around them by reading the latest AIWC blog here: www.aiwc.ca/blog/alberta... #alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab

The first wild babies have arrived at the clinic - including 18 orphaned mallard ducklings! 🐣🎉 You can help us prepare for the influx of baby animals in need this spring by donating to our Wildlife Baby Shower fundraiser here: www.aiwc.ca/support-us/ #alberta #wildliferescue #bird

Remember our great horned owl patient who was found trapped in manure? 🦉💩 A few weeks ago, the clinic team opted to give her a bath to remove the remaining manure. #alberta #wildliferescue #birds

REMINDER: A fallen baby bird CAN be returned to their nest! 🪺 📞 Our Wildlife Hotline (403-946-2361) staff can walk you through the process to ensure the bird recieves the care that they need. #wildliferescue #birds #alberta

Can you believe these photos are of the same duck? 🤯 During his 6 months in care, this ruddy duck patient went from a brown juvenile to a white-cheeked, blue-billed adult. It's rare that we have a duck patient with us long enough to see them mature right before our eyes! #birds #wildliferescue

From bobcat kittens to blackbird chicks, our clinic cares for hundreds of orphaned animals each year. 🎉🐣 Help us cover the cost of reering these wildlife babies by donating to our Wildlife Baby Shower fundraiser here: www.aiwc.ca/support-us/ #wildliferescue #alberta #charity

The 2025 Wildlife Baby Shower is on! 🐣🎉 Help us raise $25,000 this month to support the care of orphaned wildlife babies. 💙 Donate here: www.aiwc.ca/support-us/

#NationalVolunteerWeek continues with us recognizing the important work of our public outreach volunteers! #alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity

We're so grateful for the Cochrane Foundation, who recently provided funding for animal care equipment, including this new microscope! Thank you, Cochrane Foundation! 🙏💙 #alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity

We want to start off this #NationalVolunteerWeek by recognizing the commitment of our clinic volunteers! #alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab

REMINDER: Leave that baby hare there! 🐰🛑 If you find a baby hare all alone, it is likely doing just fine and not in need of rescue. Mother hares visit their young for just a few minutes at a time. That means baby hares spend most of the day unattended. #alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab

Spring brings wood frogs! 🐸☀️ These hardy amphibians may spend winter literally frozen solid, but come spring, they are one of the first amphibians to become active. Learn all about how wood frogs thrive in Alberta in our latest blog: www.aiwc.ca/blog/alberta... #alberta #wildliferescue #amphibians

#HappyEarthDay! Almost 25% of mammal species on earth are bats! Bat play critical roles in ecosystems and economies around the globe. They need healthy habitats and we need them! Think about what you can do on your immediate little space on the planet this year. What could you do? 🦇🌎🦊

We're in need of a garden shed for storing duckling care supplies! 🦆💙 If you have information regarding the donation of sheds, please email Clinic Operations Manager Raelee at [email protected]. #alberta #wildliferescue #charity

After 173 days in care, our ruddy duck patient is back in the wild! 🦆💙 He arrived at our clinic with a deep chest wound that required multiple surgeries and lots of time to heal and regrow his feathers. #alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #bird