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 Rescueβs (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 livesβwhether 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 isnβt just a rescue story; itβs 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...
Today honours all forms of charity everywhere, and at Canadian Wings of Rescue, that includes everything necessary for rescuing and transporting our animal buddies. Being a charity is more than ensuring we can operate. As a charity, itβs about building a resilient and passionate community that cares about the same problems we do, one flight at a time. Our community of donors, pilots, partners, volunteers and everyone who follows our journey gives us the push we need to come together and save the lives of vulnerable animals. Today, we embrace our global responsibility to uplift our animal communities everywhere, and with you, we can keep doing that.
Today honours all forms of charity everywhere, and at Canadian Wings of Rescue, that includes everything necessary for rescuing and transporting our animal buddies. Being a charity is more than ensuring we can operate. As a charity, itβs about building a resilient and passionate community that cares about the same problems we do, one flight at a time. Our community of donors, pilots, partners, volunteers and everyone who follows our journey gives us the push we need to come together and save the lives of vulnerable animals. Today, we embrace our global responsibility to uplift our animal communities everywhere, and with you, we can keep doing that.
Foster families generously give their love, time and resources to the animals they support.
Many rescue pets spend time in more than one foster home before they find the place thatβs truly forever. That was the case for Josie, a 7 month-old shepherd mix, rescued as a stray.
Thanks to our amazing rescue partner @wetnosesrescue and volunteer pilot @whysocirrus22t , who brought his family along for the ride, Josie flew from Boundary Bay, BC to Cranbrook to meet her new foster family β€οΈ
But Josie didnβt have to wait long, sheβs already been adopted and we couldn`t be happier for her.
Thank you to everyone who made Josieβs journey to her happy ending possible.
Foster families generously give their love, time and resources to the animals they support.
Many rescue pets spend time in more than one foster home before they find the place thatβs truly forever. That was the case for Josie, a 7 month-old shepherd mix, rescued as a stray.
Thanks to our amazing rescue partner @wetnosesrescue and volunteer pilot @whysocirrus22t , who brought his family along for the ride, Josie flew from Boundary Bay, BC to Cranbrook to meet her new foster family β€οΈ
But Josie didnβt have to wait long, sheβs already been adopted and we couldn`t be happier for her.
Thank you to everyone who made Josieβs journey to her happy ending possible.
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.
πΎβοΈ Luna`s incredible rescue journey across Canada! βοΈπΎ
When Luna`s owner couldn`t provide the specialized care this gorgeous hairless girl needed, something magical happened - an entire community stepped up! β€οΈ
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.
πΎβοΈ Luna`s incredible rescue journey across Canada! βοΈπΎ
When Luna`s owner couldn`t provide the specialized care this gorgeous hairless girl needed, something magical happened - an entire community stepped up! β€οΈ
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 heβs affectionately known by his new owners, βMoswa,β 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. Theyβve been working alongside people for centuries, and today often serve as trusted service dogs and companions.
Stories like Mooseβs donβt 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 canβt wait to hear how Moose continues to thrive. Photo credit: Alec Herdy.
Meet Moose, or as heβs affectionately known by his new owners, βMoswa,β 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. Theyβve been working alongside people for centuries, and today often serve as trusted service dogs and companions.
Stories like Mooseβs donβt 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 canβt 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 π¦
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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 π¦
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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! π 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! π 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!
