We often hear from our volunteer pilots that flying with Canadian Wings of Rescue is the perfect intersection between their love of animals and their passion for aviation. For many of our hobby pilots, transporting an animal in need gives them an opportunity to earn...
Our rescue operations aren’t a single act. They’re a collection of helping hands, and sometimes wings. Together, pilots, rescue partners, fosters, donors, and volunteers help keep animals flying toward safety and care. That’s exactly what happened when six puppies were found abandoned at a Manitoba dump,...
If you’ve been with us since the early days when our charity launched in 2013, you’ve watched our organization grow, shift, and take on new wings. But the heart of our work remains exactly the same as it did all those years ago: helping animals...
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At Canadian Wings of Rescue (CWoR), it takes more than a plane to make a flight happen. It takes planning, coordination, and a whole lot of heart. Here's a look at how one of our transports unfolded — from start to safe landing — showing...
At Canadian Wings of Rescue (CWoR), every rescue is a team effort. Time and again, our transports show just how far people will go to help an animal in need.This spring, a badly injured bald eagle near Thunder Bay, Ontario became the center of an...
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At Canadian Wings of Rescue, every animal’s journey is a testament to hope, resilience, and the power of passional people coming together. Griswold—affectionately known as Grizzy—is one such story that has warmed our hearts and reminded us why we do what we do. Grizzy’s adventure...
We recently passed our 13 year anniversary!
Over a decade ago, Canadian Wings of Rescue began with a simple idea: leveraging the power of civil aviation to give more animals a second chance.
Today, we’re pausing to say thank you.
To the original founders: thank you for the vision and the grit to turn an idea into a real network.
To our volunteers, past and present: thank you for being the steady hands behind every detail and every handoff.
To our rescue partners: thank you for the trust, the collaboration, and the incredible care you provide to animals before and after transport.
To our volunteer pilots: thank you for the hours, the aircraft, and the professionalism that makes safe transports possible.
Every flight is a team effort. Every successful transport is a shared win. We’re grateful for 13 years, and we’re just getting started.
We recently passed our 13 year anniversary!
Over a decade ago, Canadian Wings of Rescue began with a simple idea: leveraging the power of civil aviation to give more animals a second chance.
Today, we’re pausing to say thank you.
To the original founders: thank you for the vision and the grit to turn an idea into a real network.
To our volunteers, past and present: thank you for being the steady hands behind every detail and every handoff.
To our rescue partners: thank you for the trust, the collaboration, and the incredible care you provide to animals before and after transport.
To our volunteer pilots: thank you for the hours, the aircraft, and the professionalism that makes safe transports possible.
Every flight is a team effort. Every successful transport is a shared win. We’re grateful for 13 years, and we’re just getting started.
WHAT’S IN THE CRATE (part 2)?
Last Spring, our “crate passenger” wasn’t a pet. It was an injured eagle transported by pilot @tangotangomango
A few quick eagle facts, and why wildlife transports are handled differently.
Eagles have incredibly sharp eyesight, so we keep things calm and controlled to reduce stress.
Their wings and feathers are powerful but delicate in tight spaces, which is why secure containment matters.
Loud noise and busy movement can be overwhelming for wild birds, so smooth handoffs and minimal handling are key.
And we don’t do this alone. We rely on the expertise of our rescue partners like @theowlfoundation, along with volunteer animal welfare specialists, to help ensure each animal is handled with care from pickup to handoff to arrival.
WHAT’S IN THE CRATE (part 2)?
Last Spring, our “crate passenger” wasn’t a pet. It was an injured eagle transported by pilot @tangotangomango
A few quick eagle facts, and why wildlife transports are handled differently.
Eagles have incredibly sharp eyesight, so we keep things calm and controlled to reduce stress.
Their wings and feathers are powerful but delicate in tight spaces, which is why secure containment matters.
Loud noise and busy movement can be overwhelming for wild birds, so smooth handoffs and minimal handling are key.
And we don’t do this alone. We rely on the expertise of our rescue partners like @theowlfoundation, along with volunteer animal welfare specialists, to help ensure each animal is handled with care from pickup to handoff to arrival.
In several provinces, it’s #FamilyDay today. And for so many people, family includes the animals they love, a reminder that family is who you show up for.
This is Sophie the cat’s new mom, right at that “welcome home” moment made possible by @pwnthew0rld and it captures exactly what so much of our work is about.
What donations help cover behind the scenes at Canadian Wings of Rescue:
• Coordination and planning that connects rescues, fosters, and pilots
• Transport logistics and planning tools
• Occasional operational fees
• The unglamorous but essential work that makes the happy ending possible
If you’d like to support that work, we’d be grateful for a donation today.
In several provinces, it’s #FamilyDay today. And for so many people, family includes the animals they love, a reminder that family is who you show up for.
This is Sophie the cat’s new mom, right at that “welcome home” moment made possible by @pwnthew0rld and it captures exactly what so much of our work is about.
What donations help cover behind the scenes at Canadian Wings of Rescue:
• Coordination and planning that connects rescues, fosters, and pilots
• Transport logistics and planning tools
• Occasional operational fees
• The unglamorous but essential work that makes the happy ending possible
If you’d like to support that work, we’d be grateful for a donation today.
WHAT’S IN THE CRATE?
Hint: It`s not a puppy or a kitten. Swipe to see the answer....
This reptilian cargo is a turtle taken in by @turtlepondwildlifecentre after we helped transport it to specialized care last year.
A big part of Canadian Wings of Rescue is moving animals safely and calmly, and that starts long before takeoff: secure containment, temperature considerations, minimal handling, and a smooth handoff plan.
Transporting wildlife, in addition to domestic pets, is core to what we do! Please reach out to us if we can help.
WHAT’S IN THE CRATE?
Hint: It`s not a puppy or a kitten. Swipe to see the answer....
This reptilian cargo is a turtle taken in by @turtlepondwildlifecentre after we helped transport it to specialized care last year.
A big part of Canadian Wings of Rescue is moving animals safely and calmly, and that starts long before takeoff: secure containment, temperature considerations, minimal handling, and a smooth handoff plan.
Transporting wildlife, in addition to domestic pets, is core to what we do! Please reach out to us if we can help.
Take a look at a sample of a Canadian Wings of Rescue transport day!
• 06:12 Weather check completed (safety go/no-go)
• 07:05 Route confirmed + fuel stop planned
• 08:15 Wheels up
• 09:00 Foster en route with pup to the meet point
• 10:28 Land, crate swap, quick bathroom break, and a few snuggles
• 11:03 Wheels up
• 11:22 Handoff confirmed with our Transport Coordinator on the ground
• 14:48 Land, meet the new foster, and yes, take lots of “cute cargo” photos
• 18:56 Final check-in: day wrapped safely
Transport complete!
We can’t do this without volunteers and supporters like you. Thank you for being part of the journey.
What part should we show more of in these Flight Reports: planning, safety checks, or the handoffs?
Take a look at a sample of a Canadian Wings of Rescue transport day!
• 06:12 Weather check completed (safety go/no-go)
• 07:05 Route confirmed + fuel stop planned
• 08:15 Wheels up
• 09:00 Foster en route with pup to the meet point
• 10:28 Land, crate swap, quick bathroom break, and a few snuggles
• 11:03 Wheels up
• 11:22 Handoff confirmed with our Transport Coordinator on the ground
• 14:48 Land, meet the new foster, and yes, take lots of “cute cargo” photos
• 18:56 Final check-in: day wrapped safely
Transport complete!
We can’t do this without volunteers and supporters like you. Thank you for being part of the journey.
What part should we show more of in these Flight Reports: planning, safety checks, or the handoffs?
Last summer, Max and Maple flew with Canadian Wings of Rescue from their foster home, moving one step closer to the forever families waiting for them. Their story is one of many. Canadian Wings of Rescue is 100% volunteer-run, and we rely entirely on community donations to cover any costs incurred during to make a transport happen. Our pilots give their time. You give what makes the rescues possible.
Max and Maple made it because our community showed up. There are more animals waiting for their chance right now. Will you help us get them there? Every dollar funds the journey. Every journey saves a life. Donate today (link in bio).
Last summer, Max and Maple flew with Canadian Wings of Rescue from their foster home, moving one step closer to the forever families waiting for them. Their story is one of many. Canadian Wings of Rescue is 100% volunteer-run, and we rely entirely on community donations to cover any costs incurred during to make a transport happen. Our pilots give their time. You give what makes the rescues possible.
Max and Maple made it because our community showed up. There are more animals waiting for their chance right now. Will you help us get them there? Every dollar funds the journey. Every journey saves a life. Donate today (link in bio).
This week, we`re celebrating an incredible partner who shares our goal of giving animals a second chance. When Northwest Canadian Greyhound League(@ncglcanada) reached out to help transport Prince and Bailey—two beautiful surrender greyhounds—we were honoured to step in.
Thanks to their tireless dedication and the volunteer pilot who donated their time and aircraft, Prince and Bailey soared across the skies to their foster homes in Alberta, where they`re now one step closer to finding their forever families.
To the team at Northwest Canadian Greyhound League: thank you for trusting us to be part of these journeys. Your commitment to rescuing and rehoming greyhounds inspires us every day.
Are you part of an animal shelter or rescue organization? Let`s work together to save more lives. Reach out to learn how Canadian Wings of Rescue can support you.
This week, we`re celebrating an incredible partner who shares our goal of giving animals a second chance. When Northwest Canadian Greyhound League(@ncglcanada) reached out to help transport Prince and Bailey—two beautiful surrender greyhounds—we were honoured to step in.
Thanks to their tireless dedication and the volunteer pilot who donated their time and aircraft, Prince and Bailey soared across the skies to their foster homes in Alberta, where they`re now one step closer to finding their forever families.
To the team at Northwest Canadian Greyhound League: thank you for trusting us to be part of these journeys. Your commitment to rescuing and rehoming greyhounds inspires us every day.
Are you part of an animal shelter or rescue organization? Let`s work together to save more lives. Reach out to learn how Canadian Wings of Rescue can support you.
From abandoned to adored.
When Skye was found alone on a rooftop, dehydrated and starving, @WetNosesRescue stepped in, and thanks to the generous donations that support their work, she made a full recovery. Now she’s ready for her next chapter: a final safe, loving home.
Huge thanks to volunteer pilot @BradReid_BTC for donating his time (and a whole lot of care) to bring Skye to safety.
On the first attempt at the transport, weather forced them to turn back, but Brad went above and beyond to keep Skye comfortable and secure overnight. Day two brought clearer skies, and they made the full trip through B.C.’s interior to complete Skye’s journey to her new home.
A true team effort, and a powerful reminder of what happens when people show up for animals who can’t ask for help.
From abandoned to adored.
When Skye was found alone on a rooftop, dehydrated and starving, @WetNosesRescue stepped in, and thanks to the generous donations that support their work, she made a full recovery. Now she’s ready for her next chapter: a final safe, loving home.
Huge thanks to volunteer pilot @BradReid_BTC for donating his time (and a whole lot of care) to bring Skye to safety.
On the first attempt at the transport, weather forced them to turn back, but Brad went above and beyond to keep Skye comfortable and secure overnight. Day two brought clearer skies, and they made the full trip through B.C.’s interior to complete Skye’s journey to her new home.
A true team effort, and a powerful reminder of what happens when people show up for animals who can’t ask for help.
