When we fly animals to safety, we always wonder what happens next. Every now and then, we get the answer and it makes all the miles flown worthwhile! From a stray in Mexico to a loving family in CalgaryIn September 2023, Canadian Wings of Rescue partnered...
[caption id="attachment_13234" align="alignright" width="367"] Paul on a recent transport.[/caption] When animals in northern Saskatchewan need urgent transport to rescue, veterinary care, or adoptive homes, geography can quickly become one of the biggest barriers standing in the way.Long driving distances, remote communities, and limited transportation options often...
We often hear from our volunteer pilots that flying with Canadian Wings of Rescue is the perfect intersection between their love of animals and their passion for aviation. For many of our hobby pilots, transporting an animal in need gives them an opportunity to earn...
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...
When an orphaned Sandhill Crane colt was found without its parents, every effort was made to give this little one a fighting chance.
Volunteer pilot @kai.salvini flew the young bird from Earlton to our wildlife partners at @woodlandswildlifesanctuary where a team was ready to provide the specialized care it needed.
Despite everyone`s best efforts, the crane sadly didn`t survive.
While this isn`t the ending any of us wanted, we believe these stories matter too. Behind a transport like this are volunteer staff and pilots, wildlife rehabilitators and their partners who generously give their time, skills, and hearts to help animals in need.
Not every life can be saved, but we believe every life is worth the effort.
Thank you to Kai and the team at Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary for answering the call and giving this young crane every possible chance.
When an orphaned Sandhill Crane colt was found without its parents, every effort was made to give this little one a fighting chance.
Volunteer pilot @kai.salvini flew the young bird from Earlton to our wildlife partners at @woodlandswildlifesanctuary where a team was ready to provide the specialized care it needed.
Despite everyone`s best efforts, the crane sadly didn`t survive.
While this isn`t the ending any of us wanted, we believe these stories matter too. Behind a transport like this are volunteer staff and pilots, wildlife rehabilitators and their partners who generously give their time, skills, and hearts to help animals in need.
Not every life can be saved, but we believe every life is worth the effort.
Thank you to Kai and the team at Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary for answering the call and giving this young crane every possible chance.
Exciting things have taken flight at Canadian Wings of Rescue.
After listening to feedback from our rescue partners and volunteer pilots, we recently launched new customized web dashboards to help streamline animal transport coordination across our network.
These new tools will make it easier for rescues to submit and track requests and ultimately help more animals in need.
At the heart of it all is the same mission: connecting pilots who believe in public benefit flying with rescues helping animals get the second chances they deserve.
Thank you to our volunteer pilots and rescue partners across Canada for helping us continue to grow and improve.
Visit our request page here via the link in our bio!
Exciting things have taken flight at Canadian Wings of Rescue.
After listening to feedback from our rescue partners and volunteer pilots, we recently launched new customized web dashboards to help streamline animal transport coordination across our network.
These new tools will make it easier for rescues to submit and track requests and ultimately help more animals in need.
At the heart of it all is the same mission: connecting pilots who believe in public benefit flying with rescues helping animals get the second chances they deserve.
Thank you to our volunteer pilots and rescue partners across Canada for helping us continue to grow and improve.
Visit our request page here via the link in our 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!
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!
