Canadian Wings of Rescue is a 100% volunteer run federally registered charity organization dedicated to transporting animals within Canada. Our purpose is to work with Canadian rescue groups, shelters, and/or wildlife rehabilitation centres when they are faced with a transportation need. We arrange free, short domestic flights via our dedicated volunteer pilots wherever possible.
Transports help abused, abandoned and injured animals and help animals get to fosters, adopters, rehabilitation centres or other not-for-profit organizations.
Registered charity #808636088RR0001
We fly all across the country!
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Your financial support allows us to continue saving the lives of VULNERABLE animals one flight at a time.
We have flown many companion animals from shelters to rescues and forever homes across the country.
Thanks to continued support, injured wildlife benefit from the expertise of far away rehabilitation groups.
Donations can be made to Canadian Wings of Rescue through Canada Helps at www.canadahelps.org
Donations over $25.00 will receive a tax receipt.
Charitable number: 808636088 RR0001
LATEST NEWS FROM OUR INSTAGRAM
Meet Rosie and her amazing rescue crew!
This beautiful 65lb Golden Retriever just got her second chance thanks to some incredible humans! Our volunteer pilot @hermanojonomono completed his SECOND rescue flight with us (we love our repeat heroes!), and this time he brought along his crewmate Esther to help with the mission!
Rosie flew across beautiful BC and is now safe with a temporary foster family while she waits for her forever home.
Massive thanks to our rescue partner @goldenrescuecanada for coordinating this rescue and to Jonathan and Esther for taking Rosie one step closer to her forever home.
Meet Rosie and her amazing rescue crew!
This beautiful 65lb Golden Retriever just got her second chance thanks to some incredible humans! Our volunteer pilot @hermanojonomono completed his SECOND rescue flight with us (we love our repeat heroes!), and this time he brought along his crewmate Esther to help with the mission!
Rosie flew across beautiful BC and is now safe with a temporary foster family while she waits for her forever home.
Massive thanks to our rescue partner @goldenrescuecanada for coordinating this rescue and to Jonathan and Esther for taking Rosie one step closer to her forever home.
🐾✈️ Luna`s incredible rescue journey across Canada! ✈️🐾
When Luna`s owner couldn`t provide the specialized care this gorgeous hairless girl needed, something magical happened - an entire community stepped up! ❤️
Father-son pilots @Paul.Salvini and @Kai.salvini flew Luna from Windsor, fostered her overnight, then continued to Winnipeg. Another amazing individual, Kia, fostered Luna until volunteer pilot @Georgegavrailoff completed the final leg to Saskatoon. This multi-day relay of love involved SO many incredible people who came together for this gorgeous girl!
Huge thanks to our rescue partner @PrairiesSphynxRescue and @flyfastair for making this possible.
🐾✈️ Luna`s incredible rescue journey across Canada! ✈️🐾
When Luna`s owner couldn`t provide the specialized care this gorgeous hairless girl needed, something magical happened - an entire community stepped up! ❤️
Father-son pilots @Paul.Salvini and @Kai.salvini flew Luna from Windsor, fostered her overnight, then continued to Winnipeg. Another amazing individual, Kia, fostered Luna until volunteer pilot @Georgegavrailoff completed the final leg to Saskatoon. This multi-day relay of love involved SO many incredible people who came together for this gorgeous girl!
Huge thanks to our rescue partner @PrairiesSphynxRescue and @flyfastair for making this possible.
Happy National Dog Day!
Today is a special day for all the lovely dogs in our communities. We will always stay committed to giving them the care they deserve through our volunteers and rescue partners.
From Canadian Wings of Rescue, here`s to finding happiness for every beloved pup!
Happy National Dog Day!
Today is a special day for all the lovely dogs in our communities. We will always stay committed to giving them the care they deserve through our volunteers and rescue partners.
From Canadian Wings of Rescue, here`s to finding happiness for every beloved pup!
Meet Moose, or as he’s affectionately known by his new owners, “Moswa,” meaning Cree for moose.
This 80 lb Bouvier des Flandres recently took a journey from the Montreal area to Northern Ontario thanks to pilot Jim.Hanna, his partner Carole, and Bouvier Rescuers of Ontario.
After being surrendered by his previous owner, Bouvier Rescuers of Ontario worked to find a new home for Moose. And a home Moose found.
Alec and his family, residents of Elliot Lake, ON, were ready to welcome an addition to their home. Owners of two Bouvier dogs already, Gracie and Jack, Alec says that Moswa is the perfect fit for their Bouvier-loving family. After a grooming appointment with a lot of TLC, Moose is looking like a new dog (swipe to see the transformation!).
Bouvier des Flandres are a Belgian herding breed known for their loyalty, intelligence, and big hearts. They’ve been working alongside people for centuries, and today often serve as trusted service dogs and companions.
Stories like Moose’s don’t happen without the hard work and dedication of our pilots and volunteers behind the scenes like, @Bailey.Fenton.5294 who manage so many logistics.
We can’t wait to hear how Moose continues to thrive. Photo credit: Alec Herdy.
Meet Moose, or as he’s affectionately known by his new owners, “Moswa,” meaning Cree for moose.
This 80 lb Bouvier des Flandres recently took a journey from the Montreal area to Northern Ontario thanks to pilot Jim.Hanna, his partner Carole, and Bouvier Rescuers of Ontario.
After being surrendered by his previous owner, Bouvier Rescuers of Ontario worked to find a new home for Moose. And a home Moose found.
Alec and his family, residents of Elliot Lake, ON, were ready to welcome an addition to their home. Owners of two Bouvier dogs already, Gracie and Jack, Alec says that Moswa is the perfect fit for their Bouvier-loving family. After a grooming appointment with a lot of TLC, Moose is looking like a new dog (swipe to see the transformation!).
Bouvier des Flandres are a Belgian herding breed known for their loyalty, intelligence, and big hearts. They’ve been working alongside people for centuries, and today often serve as trusted service dogs and companions.
Stories like Moose’s don’t happen without the hard work and dedication of our pilots and volunteers behind the scenes like, @Bailey.Fenton.5294 who manage so many logistics.
We can’t wait to hear how Moose continues to thrive. Photo credit: Alec Herdy.
We rely on our incredible pilots who are ready to fly!
Recently, @lochscott completed an inspiring journey from Moosonee to Niagara, transporting a bald eagle in need of urgent care to @TheOwlFoundation.
He flew from @CYKF.Tower to Moosonee within just a few hours of the request being made.
The eagle had lost body conditioning, leaving it too weak to hunt and survive on its own. Birds of prey require immense energy and strength for hunting, and even a few days of weakness can trigger a dangerous downward spiral.
Fortunately, after being examined, it showed no obvious external injuries. With steady feeding and supportive care, the eagle quickly gained body weight and is now being reconditioned for release back into the wild. Another heartwarming story of communities coming together for animals in need 🦅💙
Our volunteer pilots make journeys like this possible. Their dedication and quick action truly save lives. They are the backbone of our mission, and we are so grateful!
We rely on our incredible pilots who are ready to fly!
Recently, @lochscott completed an inspiring journey from Moosonee to Niagara, transporting a bald eagle in need of urgent care to @TheOwlFoundation.
He flew from @CYKF.Tower to Moosonee within just a few hours of the request being made.
The eagle had lost body conditioning, leaving it too weak to hunt and survive on its own. Birds of prey require immense energy and strength for hunting, and even a few days of weakness can trigger a dangerous downward spiral.
Fortunately, after being examined, it showed no obvious external injuries. With steady feeding and supportive care, the eagle quickly gained body weight and is now being reconditioned for release back into the wild. Another heartwarming story of communities coming together for animals in need 🦅💙
Our volunteer pilots make journeys like this possible. Their dedication and quick action truly save lives. They are the backbone of our mission, and we are so grateful!
Last year, we were honoured to transport these magnificent Great Horned Owls to safety! 💛 These incredible raptors are true Canadian icons, found in every province and territory from coast to coast to coast.
Why they matter to Canada: Great Horned Owls are our country`s most widespread owl species and ultimate survivors - thriving everywhere from boreal forests to prairie grasslands, and even urban parks! They`re living proof that wildlife can adapt alongside us.
Those iconic "horns" aren`t horns at all - they`re feather tufts! And get this - a Great Horned Owl`s grip is 10x stronger than a human`s. They could literally crush your hand with their talons!
Last year, we were honoured to transport these magnificent Great Horned Owls to safety! 💛 These incredible raptors are true Canadian icons, found in every province and territory from coast to coast to coast.
Why they matter to Canada: Great Horned Owls are our country`s most widespread owl species and ultimate survivors - thriving everywhere from boreal forests to prairie grasslands, and even urban parks! They`re living proof that wildlife can adapt alongside us.
Those iconic "horns" aren`t horns at all - they`re feather tufts! And get this - a Great Horned Owl`s grip is 10x stronger than a human`s. They could literally crush your hand with their talons!
From Sudbury to Thunder Bay, this Western Painted Turtle got the ride of a lifetime back to his original habitat after 388 days of rehabilitation at @TurtlePondWildlifeCentre to prepare for winter. 🐢
Why does this matter? Western Painted Turtles play a vital role in their ecosystem. As omnivores, they help keep wetlands healthy by controlling insect and fish populations, recycling nutrients, and keeping aquatic ecosystems balanced.
A huge shoutout to our volunteer pilot Amy J. @cessna_ag_pilot95 for making the trip possible, and to Thunder Bay Tower @Cyqt.tower for their generous support of this rescue flight. 💚
From Sudbury to Thunder Bay, this Western Painted Turtle got the ride of a lifetime back to his original habitat after 388 days of rehabilitation at @TurtlePondWildlifeCentre to prepare for winter. 🐢
Why does this matter? Western Painted Turtles play a vital role in their ecosystem. As omnivores, they help keep wetlands healthy by controlling insect and fish populations, recycling nutrients, and keeping aquatic ecosystems balanced.
A huge shoutout to our volunteer pilot Amy J. @cessna_ag_pilot95 for making the trip possible, and to Thunder Bay Tower @Cyqt.tower for their generous support of this rescue flight. 💚
We love to make the most of every opportunity. So when we can arrange for an animal or two to be flown both legs of a transport, we always jump at the chance!
Pilot Gerd W. recently took off from Burlington (CZBA) with a screech owl headed to the care of our friends at the @wildbirdcarecentre. Upon arrival in Carp (CYRP), the owl began its journey to recovery but, that wasn’t the only passenger.
For the return flight, Gerd transported a turkey vulture back to Burlington, our very first turkey vulture transport! These animals are nature’s clean-up crew. They use their keen sense of smell to find carrion and support a health ecosystem.
From Burlington, @theowlfoundation Foundation drove the vulture to their facility in the St. Catharines area.
Making the most of one flight means more wildlife gets the care they need, faster.
Help fuel flights like this. Consider supporting us today!
We love to make the most of every opportunity. So when we can arrange for an animal or two to be flown both legs of a transport, we always jump at the chance!
Pilot Gerd W. recently took off from Burlington (CZBA) with a screech owl headed to the care of our friends at the @wildbirdcarecentre. Upon arrival in Carp (CYRP), the owl began its journey to recovery but, that wasn’t the only passenger.
For the return flight, Gerd transported a turkey vulture back to Burlington, our very first turkey vulture transport! These animals are nature’s clean-up crew. They use their keen sense of smell to find carrion and support a health ecosystem.
From Burlington, @theowlfoundation Foundation drove the vulture to their facility in the St. Catharines area.
Making the most of one flight means more wildlife gets the care they need, faster.
Help fuel flights like this. Consider supporting us today!
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