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...
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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...
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...
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...
Adoption update!
From a stray in Mexico to a beloved family member in Calgary, Lizzi’s journey is one we’ll never forget.
In 2023, with the support of @WetNosesRescue and volunteer pilot @gofullturbo Canadian Wings of Rescue helped fly Lizzi on the final leg of her journey to her forever home.
Today, Lizzi, now named Karma, is happy, healthy, and thriving with her family and they shared an update with us on how she`s doing.
Read the full adoption update from doggy mom @shae.lewy on our blog. Link in bio!
Adoption update!
From a stray in Mexico to a beloved family member in Calgary, Lizzi’s journey is one we’ll never forget.
In 2023, with the support of @WetNosesRescue and volunteer pilot @gofullturbo Canadian Wings of Rescue helped fly Lizzi on the final leg of her journey to her forever home.
Today, Lizzi, now named Karma, is happy, healthy, and thriving with her family and they shared an update with us on how she`s doing.
Read the full adoption update from doggy mom @shae.lewy on our blog. Link in bio!
A transport with double the impact!
When a temporary foster could no longer keep them, 17 dogs, including 2 adults and 15 puppies, needed to be moved from northern Saskatchewan. Our partner, @northernanimalrescue , reached out to us to help make it happen.
Volunteer pilot @PaulRick26 stepped up to help, flying in 500 lbs of donated dog food to the community before flying the dogs out to a better future.
In remote northern communities, access to essential supplies like dog food can be more difficult and costly, making this delivery especially meaningful.
It’s a powerful example of making every kilometre flown count!
A transport with double the impact!
When a temporary foster could no longer keep them, 17 dogs, including 2 adults and 15 puppies, needed to be moved from northern Saskatchewan. Our partner, @northernanimalrescue , reached out to us to help make it happen.
Volunteer pilot @PaulRick26 stepped up to help, flying in 500 lbs of donated dog food to the community before flying the dogs out to a better future.
In remote northern communities, access to essential supplies like dog food can be more difficult and costly, making this delivery especially meaningful.
It’s a powerful example of making every kilometre flown count!
This 18-month-old chocolate Lab, named Mocha, was found as a stray in Manitoba and needed a way to get to her next stop in Saskatoon.
That`s when Thompson Humane Society reached out to us to help.
Thanks to our volunteer pilot @PaulRick26, who`s been moving animals from northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan for over a decade, for stepping in and flying her there.
Welcome to your next chapter, Mocha 🐶
This 18-month-old chocolate Lab, named Mocha, was found as a stray in Manitoba and needed a way to get to her next stop in Saskatoon.
That`s when Thompson Humane Society reached out to us to help.
Thanks to our volunteer pilot @PaulRick26, who`s been moving animals from northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan for over a decade, for stepping in and flying her there.
Welcome to your next chapter, Mocha 🐶
On this recent transport, volunteer pilot @whysocirrus22t, flew Rico, a beautiful golden, over the mountains to his new home with our partners at @goldenrescuecanada
To safely cross mountainous terrain, Paul used supplemental oxygen during parts of the approximately 1 hour and 20 minute flight. At higher altitudes, oxygen levels decrease, and pilots use oxygen to stay sharp and ensure safe decision-making in the cockpit.
For healthy dogs like Rico, short flights at these cabin altitudes are well tolerated without supplemental oxygen. Careful planning helps ensure every passenger — human and animal — travels safely.
Another rescue fight completed thanks to volunteer pilots who go the extra mile (and altitude) to help animals reach their second chances.
A huge thanks to Paul who is a long-time pilot with Canadian Wings of Rescue. We are so proud to have incredibly dedicated pilots like you to help us help more animals.
On this recent transport, volunteer pilot @whysocirrus22t, flew Rico, a beautiful golden, over the mountains to his new home with our partners at @goldenrescuecanada
To safely cross mountainous terrain, Paul used supplemental oxygen during parts of the approximately 1 hour and 20 minute flight. At higher altitudes, oxygen levels decrease, and pilots use oxygen to stay sharp and ensure safe decision-making in the cockpit.
For healthy dogs like Rico, short flights at these cabin altitudes are well tolerated without supplemental oxygen. Careful planning helps ensure every passenger — human and animal — travels safely.
Another rescue fight completed thanks to volunteer pilots who go the extra mile (and altitude) to help animals reach their second chances.
A huge thanks to Paul who is a long-time pilot with Canadian Wings of Rescue. We are so proud to have incredibly dedicated pilots like you to help us help more animals.
POV: you’re a one-year-old golden retriever named Sunny and your private flight to a loving foster home just landed.
Huge thanks to volunteer pilot Dan, his crew, and our friends at @GoldenRescue for helping this very good boy get to his new home in Calgary.
Also, shoutout to Golden Rescue for always showing up for Goldens across Canada and supporting the work we do. This is what happens when animal lovers and pilots team up.
Want to help more dogs like Sunny take flight? Donations help keep these rescue missions in the air.
POV: you’re a one-year-old golden retriever named Sunny and your private flight to a loving foster home just landed.
Huge thanks to volunteer pilot Dan, his crew, and our friends at @GoldenRescue for helping this very good boy get to his new home in Calgary.
Also, shoutout to Golden Rescue for always showing up for Goldens across Canada and supporting the work we do. This is what happens when animal lovers and pilots team up.
Want to help more dogs like Sunny take flight? Donations help keep these rescue missions in the air.
WHAT`S IN THE CRATE?
Well, it`s an impressive Peregrine falcon transported in 2024.
At Canadian Wings of Rescue, we connect volunteer pilots who believe in public benefit flying with rescues and wildlife organizations who need help moving animals safely — and this was a perfect example.
Originally transported by volunteer pilot @ClayBerndt to our partners at @TheOwlFoundation for specialized care, this incredible bird was ready for her next chapter.
A second volunteer pilot, Gerd W, then helped complete the journey, returning her to her home habitat in Kingston, ON for release back into the wild.
Her release was nothing short of beautiful.
Peregrine falcons are the fastest animals on Earth, reaching speeds of over 300 km/h in a dive.
From rescue to rehab to release, we`re proud be part of the ride!
WHAT`S IN THE CRATE?
Well, it`s an impressive Peregrine falcon transported in 2024.
At Canadian Wings of Rescue, we connect volunteer pilots who believe in public benefit flying with rescues and wildlife organizations who need help moving animals safely — and this was a perfect example.
Originally transported by volunteer pilot @ClayBerndt to our partners at @TheOwlFoundation for specialized care, this incredible bird was ready for her next chapter.
A second volunteer pilot, Gerd W, then helped complete the journey, returning her to her home habitat in Kingston, ON for release back into the wild.
Her release was nothing short of beautiful.
Peregrine falcons are the fastest animals on Earth, reaching speeds of over 300 km/h in a dive.
From rescue to rehab to release, we`re proud be part of the ride!
One flight and a special first!
Pilot @Yaseen.Elzoghbi completed his first transport with Canadian Wings of Rescue, alongside Martini on her flight to a second chance.
The ask from our partner, @calgaryanimalrescue was simple, help Martini make it home.
With a friend @dr3amdog joining Yaseen as crew, and now stepping up as a volunteer pilot himself, this is how our community grows.
One flight and a special first!
Pilot @Yaseen.Elzoghbi completed his first transport with Canadian Wings of Rescue, alongside Martini on her flight to a second chance.
The ask from our partner, @calgaryanimalrescue was simple, help Martini make it home.
With a friend @dr3amdog joining Yaseen as crew, and now stepping up as a volunteer pilot himself, this is how our community grows.
Sometimes it takes a community to change a life.
Lady, a 2-year-old pitbull, was found wandering alone and taken in by the @KWSPHumaneSociety. Due to provincial regulations around pitbulls in Ontario, they weren’t able to support her long-term so they reached out to @SPCALaurentides.Labelle to see if they could give her a second chance.
That’s where our incredible network stepped in. Our volunteer pilot @Charles.Morin.Charron and crew member @Nasandratra_aina made this life-changing journey possible.
In a journey spanning 1,500+ miles and over 6 hours in the air, Lady made her way to Quebec, where she now has the opportunity to find the loving home she deserves.
This mission was made possible by a passionate community of animal lovers and aviation supporters who came together to help. A special thank you to @Mathieu.Aviation and Vision Pro Performance Air Club, who generously offered an aircraft free of charge for the flight. We can`t thank you enough.
This is what happens when compassion takes flight.
Sometimes it takes a community to change a life.
Lady, a 2-year-old pitbull, was found wandering alone and taken in by the @KWSPHumaneSociety. Due to provincial regulations around pitbulls in Ontario, they weren’t able to support her long-term so they reached out to @SPCALaurentides.Labelle to see if they could give her a second chance.
That’s where our incredible network stepped in. Our volunteer pilot @Charles.Morin.Charron and crew member @Nasandratra_aina made this life-changing journey possible.
In a journey spanning 1,500+ miles and over 6 hours in the air, Lady made her way to Quebec, where she now has the opportunity to find the loving home she deserves.
This mission was made possible by a passionate community of animal lovers and aviation supporters who came together to help. A special thank you to @Mathieu.Aviation and Vision Pro Performance Air Club, who generously offered an aircraft free of charge for the flight. We can`t thank you enough.
This is what happens when compassion takes flight.
