On a warm fall morning in Stratford, Ontario (CYSA), a small but mighty team from Canadian Wings of Rescue joined organizations, academics, first-responders and pilots at Air Bridge 2025, Ontario’s first general aviation emergency response exercise. As a registered charity powered 100% by volunteers, CWOR was proud to...
What does it take to fly a clowder of cats in a small aircraft? This summer, two of our volunteer pilots found out!This summer, Canadian Wings of Rescue completed two back-to-back missions from northern B.C., transporting an incredible 26 cats to shelters in B.C.’s Lower...
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...
At Canadian Wings of Rescue, we’re powered by passion – the passion of our incredible volunteers who dedicate their times, skills, and even their personal aircraft to saving animal lives. Today, we want to shine a spotlight on one such remarkable individual: Amy Johnson, a...
In a country as vast and diverse as Canada, where communities are separated by rugged terrain, remote distances, and extreme weather, the act of rescue becomes far more than just transportation—it becomes a lifeline. At Canadian Wings of Rescue (CWoR), we believe every animal deserves a...
Forget Romeo and Juliet, this February, we're celebrating a love story with whiskers, fur, and a huge dollop of heartwarming serendipity! Get ready to meet Corbin, the feline Casanova whose journey home will leave you feline good. Two years ago, Corbin, a black and white cat...
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...
Have you ever wondered how you could make a meaningful impact in the world? Sometimes, it starts with lending a hand—or wings—to our furry friends in need. The Canadian Wings of Rescue (CWoR) has taken a unique approach to animal rescue, bringing together passionate volunteer...
Meet Chirag Chopra, board member of Canadian Wings of Rescue (CWoR) with a heart as big as the Canadian skies. Driven by a deep-seated passion for community welfare and a love for animals, Chirag has been instrumental in guiding CWoR through challenging times and setting...
A rehabilitated sharp-shinned hawk is home in beautiful Haida Gwaii, B.C.
In our first transport with @OWLRehab, volunteer pilot Walter C. clocked over 12 hours of total flying time to return the hawk to its original range on this remote B.C. island. The transport spanned multiple legs and an overnight for Walter in Alaska to manage daylight, fuel, and weather safely.
Why the hurry? Fall weather windows close fast on the North Coast. Delaying even a few weeks could have grounded this transport for the season.
Thank you to Orphaned Wildlife (OWL) Rehabilitation Society for the expert care, and to Walter for the precision and patience that kept stress low and safety high.
This is public-benefit flying at work: getting recovered wildlife back where they’ll thrive.
This transport could not have happened without our donors. Donations make it possible for pilots to commit to extended flying times knowing they’ll have the rest time and support they need.
A rehabilitated sharp-shinned hawk is home in beautiful Haida Gwaii, B.C.
In our first transport with @OWLRehab, volunteer pilot Walter C. clocked over 12 hours of total flying time to return the hawk to its original range on this remote B.C. island. The transport spanned multiple legs and an overnight for Walter in Alaska to manage daylight, fuel, and weather safely.
Why the hurry? Fall weather windows close fast on the North Coast. Delaying even a few weeks could have grounded this transport for the season.
Thank you to Orphaned Wildlife (OWL) Rehabilitation Society for the expert care, and to Walter for the precision and patience that kept stress low and safety high.
This is public-benefit flying at work: getting recovered wildlife back where they’ll thrive.
This transport could not have happened without our donors. Donations make it possible for pilots to commit to extended flying times knowing they’ll have the rest time and support they need.
We wanted to share a heartwarming update from one of our rescues back in May!
Meet Kento (now "Kenny") who was flown to his forever home in Victoria, BC! This special transport marked pilot David`s (@pwnthew0rld) first rescue mission with us - and he`s been flying high with compassion ever since, volunteering for multiple transports! Kenny`s dad Max tells us: "He was acting like he owned the place within the first week... He just wants to play all day every day and keeps us on our toes with around the clock mischief!" 😸
From rescue to forever home, with a little help from our wings! Thank you @wetnoses_rescue for trusting us with this precious cargo.
We wanted to share a heartwarming update from one of our rescues back in May!
Meet Kento (now "Kenny") who was flown to his forever home in Victoria, BC! This special transport marked pilot David`s (@pwnthew0rld) first rescue mission with us - and he`s been flying high with compassion ever since, volunteering for multiple transports! Kenny`s dad Max tells us: "He was acting like he owned the place within the first week... He just wants to play all day every day and keeps us on our toes with around the clock mischief!" 😸
From rescue to forever home, with a little help from our wings! Thank you @wetnoses_rescue for trusting us with this precious cargo.
Happy Air Traffic Controller Day!
Air traffic controllers are the unseen guides keeping our skies safe, coordinating aircraft movements, managing airspace, and ensuring pilots have what they need for safe flights.
Here at Canadian Wings of Rescue, we`re fortunate to have ATCs on our team through our volunteers who also act as our pilots! They bring expertise that helps us navigate complex airspace and coordinate rescue flights across the country for all of our beloved animals.
To all the air traffic controllers, thank you for keeping everyone safe up there. We`re happy to work with you on every important rescue.
Happy Air Traffic Controller Day!
Air traffic controllers are the unseen guides keeping our skies safe, coordinating aircraft movements, managing airspace, and ensuring pilots have what they need for safe flights.
Here at Canadian Wings of Rescue, we`re fortunate to have ATCs on our team through our volunteers who also act as our pilots! They bring expertise that helps us navigate complex airspace and coordinate rescue flights across the country for all of our beloved animals.
To all the air traffic controllers, thank you for keeping everyone safe up there. We`re happy to work with you on every important rescue.
This summer has been incredible for Canadian Wings of Rescue – we`ve completed over 25 life-saving transports across Canada. Whether flying animals to forever homes, urgent medical care, foster families, or safe shelters, each flight represents a critical lifeline for these precious souls.
Our deepest gratitude goes to the amazing volunteers who coordinate these transports, our rescue partners who trust us with their animals, the foster families who open their hearts and homes, and especially our volunteer pilots who donate their time, skills, and aircraft to make these rescues possible.
As we head into the colder months, our commitment doesn`t waver. Winter weather won`t ground our compassion! If you know of any animal in need of transport to safety, medical care, or a new beginning anywhere across Canada, please reach out.
Together, we`re bridging distances and saving lives, one flight at a time.
This summer has been incredible for Canadian Wings of Rescue – we`ve completed over 25 life-saving transports across Canada. Whether flying animals to forever homes, urgent medical care, foster families, or safe shelters, each flight represents a critical lifeline for these precious souls.
Our deepest gratitude goes to the amazing volunteers who coordinate these transports, our rescue partners who trust us with their animals, the foster families who open their hearts and homes, and especially our volunteer pilots who donate their time, skills, and aircraft to make these rescues possible.
As we head into the colder months, our commitment doesn`t waver. Winter weather won`t ground our compassion! If you know of any animal in need of transport to safety, medical care, or a new beginning anywhere across Canada, please reach out.
Together, we`re bridging distances and saving lives, one flight at a time.
We`re grateful for this wonderful community of animal and aviation lovers!
Behind every rescue flight is a team of heroes - pilots donating their time, rescues working tirelessly to support animals, airports and fixed-base operators (FBOs) offering support, and those volunteering behind the scenes.
We couldn’t do it without you. Thank you for helping us get animals to safety and new beginnings. ❤️
We`re grateful for this wonderful community of animal and aviation lovers!
Behind every rescue flight is a team of heroes - pilots donating their time, rescues working tirelessly to support animals, airports and fixed-base operators (FBOs) offering support, and those volunteering behind the scenes.
We couldn’t do it without you. Thank you for helping us get animals to safety and new beginnings. ❤️
Recently, we coordinated an emergency double eagle transport with The Owl Foundation and Thunder Bird Wildlife. Both eagles were badly injured and needed specialized care at the National Wildlife Centre in southern Ontario fast.
The adult eagle`s rescue near Kam River was intense but safely managed. The team had to position themselves carefully to push the eagle away from the shoreline without threatening it. After securing the bird safely in the very dense environment, the eagle was stabilized and ready for transport.
Meanwhile, a juvenile eagle was found injured under powerlines in Wawa with a badly broken wing that needed immediate attention to prevent irreparable damage.
Volunteer pilot @ori_kaplan stepped up to fly both eagles south for the emergency care they desperately needed. Time was critical, and everyone worked together to make it happen.
Huge thanks to @thunderbirdwildlife for their incredible ground rescue work, @theowlfoundation for coordinating everything, and Ori for getting these birds where they needed to be.
We`re incredibly thankful that everyone was able to work together, and both eagles are now getting the best care possible.
Recently, we coordinated an emergency double eagle transport with The Owl Foundation and Thunder Bird Wildlife. Both eagles were badly injured and needed specialized care at the National Wildlife Centre in southern Ontario fast.
The adult eagle`s rescue near Kam River was intense but safely managed. The team had to position themselves carefully to push the eagle away from the shoreline without threatening it. After securing the bird safely in the very dense environment, the eagle was stabilized and ready for transport.
Meanwhile, a juvenile eagle was found injured under powerlines in Wawa with a badly broken wing that needed immediate attention to prevent irreparable damage.
Volunteer pilot @ori_kaplan stepped up to fly both eagles south for the emergency care they desperately needed. Time was critical, and everyone worked together to make it happen.
Huge thanks to @thunderbirdwildlife for their incredible ground rescue work, @theowlfoundation for coordinating everything, and Ori for getting these birds where they needed to be.
We`re incredibly thankful that everyone was able to work together, and both eagles are now getting the best care possible.
This 8-year-old rescue husky, Knox, just completed a cross-province journey from B.C. to his new family in Saskatchewan!
When our rescue partner, @kennels_2_couches, reached out to make this rescue flight possible, we were thrilled to have two incredible pilots step up.
Big thanks to our volunteer pilots @Chris_A_Eh and Ken who completed this relay transport. When an animal needs to travel a long distance, it sometimes takes two or more pilots to make it happen.
Huskies like Knox are intelligent, high-energy, and born adventurers. They love the outdoors and do best with active families who can keep up with their need for exercise, space, and attention
Welcome home, Knox — here’s to new trails, snowy walks, and endless love in your forever home!
This 8-year-old rescue husky, Knox, just completed a cross-province journey from B.C. to his new family in Saskatchewan!
When our rescue partner, @kennels_2_couches, reached out to make this rescue flight possible, we were thrilled to have two incredible pilots step up.
Big thanks to our volunteer pilots @Chris_A_Eh and Ken who completed this relay transport. When an animal needs to travel a long distance, it sometimes takes two or more pilots to make it happen.
Huskies like Knox are intelligent, high-energy, and born adventurers. They love the outdoors and do best with active families who can keep up with their need for exercise, space, and attention
Welcome home, Knox — here’s to new trails, snowy walks, and endless love in your forever home!
Say hi to Sophie!
This 2-year-old cat from @wetnosesrescue had a safe flight with our volunteer pilot David (@pwnthew0rld). Her new cat mom Elizabeth was ready and waiting. (Love the sign!)
We will always make sure safety is always our #1 priority. Our pilots are in complete control of their transports and make the final calls on every flight. Our Transport Coordinators and animal wellness specialist support them and our rescue partners through the process to make sure everything goes smoothly.
Thanks to David for getting Sophie there safely, and to Wet Noses Rescue for trusting us with her!
Say hi to Sophie!
This 2-year-old cat from @wetnosesrescue had a safe flight with our volunteer pilot David (@pwnthew0rld). Her new cat mom Elizabeth was ready and waiting. (Love the sign!)
We will always make sure safety is always our #1 priority. Our pilots are in complete control of their transports and make the final calls on every flight. Our Transport Coordinators and animal wellness specialist support them and our rescue partners through the process to make sure everything goes smoothly.
Thanks to David for getting Sophie there safely, and to Wet Noses Rescue for trusting us with her!
