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...
Mission at a GlanceVolunteer pilot Rob A. and his son, Thomas, set out to fly 10 stray cats and kittens from Fort St. John to Victoria, B.C. for our partners Northern Peace Forgotten Felines and VOKRA. Each of these lucky felines had adoptive families waiting...
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...
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...
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.
Calling all pilots! Your skills can save lives. Volunteer with Canadian Wings of Rescue and be part of rescue missions that give animals hope and a new beginning. Ready to make a difference? Visit the link in bio to know more.
Calling all pilots! Your skills can save lives. Volunteer with Canadian Wings of Rescue and be part of rescue missions that give animals hope and a new beginning. Ready to make a difference? Visit the link in bio to know more.
We closed out 2025 with one last transport on December 30!
When ground options are limited, civil aviation can help close the gap so animals reach the help they need.
Six puppies, found living outdoors in Saskatchewan with no available fosters, needed a transfer across provinces to care. Volunteer pilot Ken flew his Piper turboprop from Saskatoon, SK to Victoria, B.C., delivering the pups safely to our partner @Itty.Bitty.Kitty.Committeeibkc.
This flight was the final step in a larger rescue effort led by Northern Pup Project in Saskatchewan. Thank you to the many volunteers on the ground—the finder, temporary caregivers, vet teams, drivers, and coordinators—who stabilized these pups and got them flight-ready.
And a special thanks to pilot @Dr.Campbell.vet.dentist who also volunteered for this transport.
Here`s to another exciting year of flying with a purpose!
We closed out 2025 with one last transport on December 30!
When ground options are limited, civil aviation can help close the gap so animals reach the help they need.
Six puppies, found living outdoors in Saskatchewan with no available fosters, needed a transfer across provinces to care. Volunteer pilot Ken flew his Piper turboprop from Saskatoon, SK to Victoria, B.C., delivering the pups safely to our partner @Itty.Bitty.Kitty.Committeeibkc.
This flight was the final step in a larger rescue effort led by Northern Pup Project in Saskatchewan. Thank you to the many volunteers on the ground—the finder, temporary caregivers, vet teams, drivers, and coordinators—who stabilized these pups and got them flight-ready.
And a special thanks to pilot @Dr.Campbell.vet.dentist who also volunteered for this transport.
Here`s to another exciting year of flying with a purpose!
THANK YOU, 2025! A year measured not in kilometers, but in lives transformed. Swipe through to see how our volunteer pilot community made miracles happen, one flight at a time. Thank you to every pilot, partner, volunteer, donor and the community who made these 70+ rescue flights possible. Here`s to even more animals finding their wings in 2026!
THANK YOU, 2025! A year measured not in kilometers, but in lives transformed. Swipe through to see how our volunteer pilot community made miracles happen, one flight at a time. Thank you to every pilot, partner, volunteer, donor and the community who made these 70+ rescue flights possible. Here`s to even more animals finding their wings in 2026!
A coastal B.C. relay of three eagles, told in three flights…
Volunteer pilot @Fraserrecon departed Vancouver in his amphibious aircraft (a plane equipped to take off and land on both water and runways), heading for Bella Bella.
Waiting there: two rehabilitated eagles cleared by @OWLRehab to return to the wild. With the birds secured and weather checked, he turned north to Masset, where both eagles were released back to coastal skies.
The mission wasn’t over. In Masset, a third eagle—injured and in need of specialized care—was ready for transport. He set course south and flew the raptor patient to Vancouver, where the team at OWL (Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society) stood by to receive it.
From Vancouver to Bella Bella to Masset and back to Vancouver, we can’t thank @Fraserrecon enough for his commitment and generous donation of his time and aircraft.
Did you know you can donate directly to our fuel fund to help more animals in need. Visit https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/pnpcanimalrescue/
A coastal B.C. relay of three eagles, told in three flights…
Volunteer pilot @Fraserrecon departed Vancouver in his amphibious aircraft (a plane equipped to take off and land on both water and runways), heading for Bella Bella.
Waiting there: two rehabilitated eagles cleared by @OWLRehab to return to the wild. With the birds secured and weather checked, he turned north to Masset, where both eagles were released back to coastal skies.
The mission wasn’t over. In Masset, a third eagle—injured and in need of specialized care—was ready for transport. He set course south and flew the raptor patient to Vancouver, where the team at OWL (Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society) stood by to receive it.
From Vancouver to Bella Bella to Masset and back to Vancouver, we can’t thank @Fraserrecon enough for his commitment and generous donation of his time and aircraft.
Did you know you can donate directly to our fuel fund to help more animals in need. Visit https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/pnpcanimalrescue/
We’re still squeezing in a few more transports in 2025!
A sandhill crane found near Sault Ste. Marie was cared for by a local community member, who lovingly named him “Sugar,” while they searched for help. At roughly nine months old and orphaned, he needed to head south for rehab to survive the winter.
This weekend, volunteer pilot Gerd W. met Sugar in Sault Ste. Marie and flew him to Muskoka Airport, where @WoodlandsWildlifeSanctuary picked him up for transfer to Minden, Ontario.
At this time of year, challenging weather conditions are expected. Gerd navigated tight weather windows over several days, saving the team a drive of over 12 hours. Safety, planning, and partnership made it possible.
Thank you to Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary, the individual who cared for Sugar, and Gerd for seeing this through. This is public-benefit flying in action!
We’re still squeezing in a few more transports in 2025!
A sandhill crane found near Sault Ste. Marie was cared for by a local community member, who lovingly named him “Sugar,” while they searched for help. At roughly nine months old and orphaned, he needed to head south for rehab to survive the winter.
This weekend, volunteer pilot Gerd W. met Sugar in Sault Ste. Marie and flew him to Muskoka Airport, where @WoodlandsWildlifeSanctuary picked him up for transfer to Minden, Ontario.
At this time of year, challenging weather conditions are expected. Gerd navigated tight weather windows over several days, saving the team a drive of over 12 hours. Safety, planning, and partnership made it possible.
Thank you to Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary, the individual who cared for Sugar, and Gerd for seeing this through. This is public-benefit flying in action!
