2025 Update: Hillary Spencer is a former board member of CWoR serving from 2022 - 2025. As a 100 per cent volunteer run charity, people are at the heart of Canadian Wings of Rescue (CWoR). One of our four core values is to commit selflessly, putting...
At Canadian Wings of Rescue, we're deeply grateful for the dedication and compassion of our network of volunteer pilots. These incredible individuals use their skills and aircraft to rescue injured, abused, and displaced animals, providing them with a chance at a better life. Today, we...
Connecting with the aviation community is one of the Canadian Wings of Rescue’s (CWoR) top priorities. Our pilots are the backbone of our organization so we look for every opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges faced by animals and communities in accessing the care...
Access to veterinary care is a critical yet often overlooked need in remote communities and Canadian Wings of Rescue aims to change that. While our usual passengers are of the animal variety, from time to time, we transport veterinarians to communities who are in need...
At Canadian Wings of Rescue, we're all about saving lives—whether they're pets or wild critters. Recently, we completed a super cool mission that showcases our passion: we flew Shadow, a resilient coyote, back to her natural habitat. This isn’t just a rescue story; it’s about...
On a recent sunny Sunday morning, the skies above Winnipeg, MB, were alive with anticipation. Our special passengers - Shrub, Cubb, and Marco, three adorable puppies brimming with energy and excitement, were about to embark on a remarkable journey from Winnipeg to Fredericton, NB. But...
Ever wondered how some animals find their way across Canada to shelters, loving homes, or specialized care? The answer: they fly with Canadian Wings of Rescue. Canadian Wings of Rescue (CWoR) is a volunteer-run federally registered charity which collaborates with several Canadian rescue groups, shelters, and/or...
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!
Canadian Wings of Rescue was thrilled to support our partner, @AllianceNorthFlying, at Air Bridge 2025 — Canada’s first live emergency response simulation showcasing the critical role of general aviation in disaster preparedness.
This first-of-its-kind event brought together pilots, emergency responders, and public benefit flying organizations to demonstrate how airports and volunteer aviation networks can step up when it matters most.
As an organization that uses public benefit flying to transport vulnerable animals across Canada, we were proud to share our mission, and even prouder that several of our volunteer pilots and members of our operations team contributed their time and aircrafts to help make this simulation a success.
Congratulations to Alliance North and all participating partners for showing what’s possible when communities and aviation come together for good.
Canadian Wings of Rescue was thrilled to support our partner, @AllianceNorthFlying, at Air Bridge 2025 — Canada’s first live emergency response simulation showcasing the critical role of general aviation in disaster preparedness.
This first-of-its-kind event brought together pilots, emergency responders, and public benefit flying organizations to demonstrate how airports and volunteer aviation networks can step up when it matters most.
As an organization that uses public benefit flying to transport vulnerable animals across Canada, we were proud to share our mission, and even prouder that several of our volunteer pilots and members of our operations team contributed their time and aircrafts to help make this simulation a success.
Congratulations to Alliance North and all participating partners for showing what’s possible when communities and aviation come together for good.
We have another homecoming! Our volunteer pilot @clayberndt picked up this great horned owl from @theowlfoundation in the Niagara region and flew her back to her original habitat outside Ottawa for release. She`s now back to her home
This is the third great horned owl we`ve transported to The Owl Foundation for rehabilitation, and we`re glad to see them ready to go home healthy.
Thanks to Clay for making the trip and to The Owl Foundation for getting another bird back to flying and reclaiming her home.
We have another homecoming! Our volunteer pilot @clayberndt picked up this great horned owl from @theowlfoundation in the Niagara region and flew her back to her original habitat outside Ottawa for release. She`s now back to her home
This is the third great horned owl we`ve transported to The Owl Foundation for rehabilitation, and we`re glad to see them ready to go home healthy.
Thanks to Clay for making the trip and to The Owl Foundation for getting another bird back to flying and reclaiming her home.
Window seat, please. 🐾✈️
Six-month-old Gemma started her flight in her crate — but that didn’t last long. This curious terrier mix wanted a front-row seat to her new life!
Originally found as a stray, Gemma was rescued by our wonderful partners at @a_tail_to_tell . Once her forever home was found, she took flight from Manitoba to Ontario with volunteer pilot @tangotangomango at the controls.
Behind the scenes, volunteer transport coordinator Ryan C. played a critical role before, during and after the flight to ensure a safe and seamless journey.
Now, she’s in the arms of her new family, Monika & Tomas, ready for a fresh start filled with love, adventure, and plenty of co-pilot duties.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this flight and this new beginning a reality.
Window seat, please. 🐾✈️
Six-month-old Gemma started her flight in her crate — but that didn’t last long. This curious terrier mix wanted a front-row seat to her new life!
Originally found as a stray, Gemma was rescued by our wonderful partners at @a_tail_to_tell . Once her forever home was found, she took flight from Manitoba to Ontario with volunteer pilot @tangotangomango at the controls.
Behind the scenes, volunteer transport coordinator Ryan C. played a critical role before, during and after the flight to ensure a safe and seamless journey.
Now, she’s in the arms of her new family, Monika & Tomas, ready for a fresh start filled with love, adventure, and plenty of co-pilot duties.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this flight and this new beginning a reality.
The ultimate full-circle moment! 🦉✈️
Back in June, pilot Gerd W. rescued three injured great horned owls, flying them to @TheOwlFoundation for rehabilitation. After months of "owl training school," two graduated and were ready to go home! Pilot @clayberndt stepped up for the homecoming flight, taking these magnificent raptors back to their original habitat outside Ottawa — and got to witness their majestic release back into the wild. From emergency rescue to expert rehab to that breathtaking moment of freedom, this is why we do what we do. Thank you to @TheOwlFoundation and both amazing pilots for making this rescue story a huge success!
The ultimate full-circle moment! 🦉✈️
Back in June, pilot Gerd W. rescued three injured great horned owls, flying them to @TheOwlFoundation for rehabilitation. After months of "owl training school," two graduated and were ready to go home! Pilot @clayberndt stepped up for the homecoming flight, taking these magnificent raptors back to their original habitat outside Ottawa — and got to witness their majestic release back into the wild. From emergency rescue to expert rehab to that breathtaking moment of freedom, this is why we do what we do. Thank you to @TheOwlFoundation and both amazing pilots for making this rescue story a huge success!
Welcome to our new followers!
Since we`ve been seeing new faces here, we thought to take a moment to further introduce some facts about ourselves! We`re completely volunteer-run and dedicated to running a non-profit community of passionate people doing different important responsibilities together to help vulnerable animals across Canada.
We`ve flown 1300+ animals over 12 years, and we`re gonna continue doing so nation-wide with the help of our pilots, rescue partners, and your own support!
We`re so glad to have you as part of our journey. Stay tuned with us regarding our transports, rescue updates, blogs, and everything else going on in our community!
Of course, that includes pictures of our adorable animals.
Welcome to our new followers!
Since we`ve been seeing new faces here, we thought to take a moment to further introduce some facts about ourselves! We`re completely volunteer-run and dedicated to running a non-profit community of passionate people doing different important responsibilities together to help vulnerable animals across Canada.
We`ve flown 1300+ animals over 12 years, and we`re gonna continue doing so nation-wide with the help of our pilots, rescue partners, and your own support!
We`re so glad to have you as part of our journey. Stay tuned with us regarding our transports, rescue updates, blogs, and everything else going on in our community!
Of course, that includes pictures of our adorable animals.
Meet Bentley! This sweet 6-year-old golden was surrendered to our rescue partner @goldenrescue and needed a new start. Thanks to our volunteer pilot Hugues L., Bentley just completed an incredible 5-hour flight from Quebec to New Brunswick, where his loving foster family was waiting with open arms!
Bentley`s journey across provinces shows how far love can travel when we work together to save lives.
📍 Calling Eastern Canada pilots! We`d love to expand our reach across Quebec and the Atlantic provinces. If you`re a licensed pilot in these regions, we need you to help us save more lives like Bentley`s. Sign up to be a volunteer pilot with us through the link in bio.
Meet Bentley! This sweet 6-year-old golden was surrendered to our rescue partner @goldenrescue and needed a new start. Thanks to our volunteer pilot Hugues L., Bentley just completed an incredible 5-hour flight from Quebec to New Brunswick, where his loving foster family was waiting with open arms!
Bentley`s journey across provinces shows how far love can travel when we work together to save lives.
📍 Calling Eastern Canada pilots! We`d love to expand our reach across Quebec and the Atlantic provinces. If you`re a licensed pilot in these regions, we need you to help us save more lives like Bentley`s. Sign up to be a volunteer pilot with us through the link in bio.
