Canadian Wings of Rescue

Canadian Wings of Rescue

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Veterinary dentist by day, Pilot on weekends & Hero to animals!

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 want to shine a spotlight on one of our standout volunteers, Dr. Robert Campbell, who has been a part of our mission for the past year.

Dr. Robert Campbell in action.

Robert is not just any pilot—he’s a multifaceted hero. Based in Calgary, Alberta, with CYBW (also known as Springbank) as his home airport, Robert combines his flying expertise with his profession as a veterinary dentist & oral surgeon. His unique skill set is a perfect match for our organization, as he brings a deep understanding of animal care to every rescue mission he undertakes. Robert’s dual roles underscore his commitment to animal welfare, making him an invaluable asset to our team.

One of Robert’s favorite routes is from Springbank, Calgary (CYBW) to Campbell River, BC (CYBL). He relishes the breathtaking views of mountains and ocean, which he describes as “spectacular every single time.” This enthusiasm for flying mirrors his passion for helping animals, as each flight brings hope and healing to those in need.

Robert has volunteered to fly a husky pup, kittens, basset hound in his spare time and we’re so grateful to call him a member of the CWoR team.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Robert and all our dedicated volunteer pilots who make our mission possible. Their passion and commitment are essential to rescuing and caring for countless animals.

We invite you to join us in supporting these extraordinary efforts. You donations can help us offset the costs our volunteer pilots incur, provide food and safe transport carriers for animals and so much more. Together, we can ensure that every animal gets the chance they deserve.

Thank you for your generosity and support.

August 22, 2024

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WHAT’S IN THE CRATE?

This time…an orphaned baby owl.

Found alone in the Sudbury, ON area back in 2024, this tiny raptor needed specialized care quickly.

Our volunteer network sprang into action and organized a flight the very next day to get the little one safely to the experts at @theowlfoundation

With their help, this young owl had the chance to grow stronger.

A huge thank you to volunteer pilot Greg C. for making the mission possible, and to our long-time partners at The Owl Foundation for giving injured and orphaned owls a second chance.

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WHAT’S IN THE CRATE?

This time…an orphaned baby owl.

Found alone in the Sudbury, ON area back in 2024, this tiny raptor needed specialized care quickly.

Our volunteer network sprang into action and organized a flight the very next day to get the little one safely to the experts at @theowlfoundation

With their help, this young owl had the chance to grow stronger.

A huge thank you to volunteer pilot Greg C. for making the mission possible, and to our long-time partners at The Owl Foundation for giving injured and orphaned owls a second chance.

WHAT’S IN THE CRATE?

This time…an orphaned baby owl.

Found alone in the Sudbury, ON area back in 2024, this tiny raptor needed specialized care quickly.

Our volunteer network sprang into action and organized a flight the very next day to get the little one safely to the experts at @theowlfoundation

With their help, this young owl had the chance to grow stronger.

A huge thank you to volunteer pilot Greg C. for making the mission possible, and to our long-time partners at The Owl Foundation for giving injured and orphaned owls a second chance. ...

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Pilot spotlight! ✈️ 🌟

Our volunteer pilots often say 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 their flying hours while giving back.

For pilots like Ken, earning hours and giving back aren’t separate goals, they’re part of the same flight plan.

Read more on our blog - link in bio!

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Pilot spotlight! ✈️ 🌟

Our volunteer pilots often say 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 their flying hours while giving back.

For pilots like Ken, earning hours and giving back aren’t separate goals, they’re part of the same flight plan.

Read more on our blog - link in bio!

Pilot spotlight! ✈️ 🌟

Our volunteer pilots often say 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 their flying hours while giving back.

For pilots like Ken, earning hours and giving back aren’t separate goals, they’re part of the same flight plan.

Read more on our blog - link in bio! ...

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We recently passed our 13 year anniversary!

Over a decade ago, Canadian Wings of Rescue began with a simple idea: leveraging the power of civil aviation to give more animals a second chance.

Today, we’re pausing to say thank you.

To the original founders: thank you for the vision and the grit to turn an idea into a real network.

To our volunteers, past and present: thank you for being the steady hands behind every detail and every handoff.

To our rescue partners: thank you for the trust, the collaboration, and the incredible care you provide to animals before and after transport.

To our volunteer pilots: thank you for the hours, the aircraft, and the professionalism that makes safe transports possible.

Every flight is a team effort. Every successful transport is a shared win. We’re grateful for 13 years, and we’re just getting started.

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We recently passed our 13 year anniversary!

Over a decade ago, Canadian Wings of Rescue began with a simple idea: leveraging the power of civil aviation to give more animals a second chance.

Today, we’re pausing to say thank you.

To the original founders: thank you for the vision and the grit to turn an idea into a real network.

To our volunteers, past and present: thank you for being the steady hands behind every detail and every handoff.

To our rescue partners: thank you for the trust, the collaboration, and the incredible care you provide to animals before and after transport.

To our volunteer pilots: thank you for the hours, the aircraft, and the professionalism that makes safe transports possible.

Every flight is a team effort. Every successful transport is a shared win. We’re grateful for 13 years, and we’re just getting started.

We recently passed our 13 year anniversary!

Over a decade ago, Canadian Wings of Rescue began with a simple idea: leveraging the power of civil aviation to give more animals a second chance.

Today, we’re pausing to say thank you.

To the original founders: thank you for the vision and the grit to turn an idea into a real network.

To our volunteers, past and present: thank you for being the steady hands behind every detail and every handoff.

To our rescue partners: thank you for the trust, the collaboration, and the incredible care you provide to animals before and after transport.

To our volunteer pilots: thank you for the hours, the aircraft, and the professionalism that makes safe transports possible.

Every flight is a team effort. Every successful transport is a shared win. We’re grateful for 13 years, and we’re just getting started. ...

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WHAT’S IN THE CRATE (part 2)?

Last Spring, our “crate passenger” wasn’t a pet. It was an injured eagle transported by pilot @tangotangomango

A few quick eagle facts, and why wildlife transports are handled differently.

Eagles have incredibly sharp eyesight, so we keep things calm and controlled to reduce stress.

Their wings and feathers are powerful but delicate in tight spaces, which is why secure containment matters.

Loud noise and busy movement can be overwhelming for wild birds, so smooth handoffs and minimal handling are key.

And we don’t do this alone. We rely on the expertise of our rescue partners like @theowlfoundation, along with volunteer animal welfare specialists, to help ensure each animal is handled with care from pickup to handoff to arrival.

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WHAT’S IN THE CRATE (part 2)?

Last Spring, our “crate passenger” wasn’t a pet. It was an injured eagle transported by pilot @tangotangomango

A few quick eagle facts, and why wildlife transports are handled differently.

Eagles have incredibly sharp eyesight, so we keep things calm and controlled to reduce stress.

Their wings and feathers are powerful but delicate in tight spaces, which is why secure containment matters.

Loud noise and busy movement can be overwhelming for wild birds, so smooth handoffs and minimal handling are key.

And we don’t do this alone. We rely on the expertise of our rescue partners like @theowlfoundation, along with volunteer animal welfare specialists, to help ensure each animal is handled with care from pickup to handoff to arrival.

WHAT’S IN THE CRATE (part 2)?

Last Spring, our “crate passenger” wasn’t a pet. It was an injured eagle transported by pilot @tangotangomango

A few quick eagle facts, and why wildlife transports are handled differently.

Eagles have incredibly sharp eyesight, so we keep things calm and controlled to reduce stress.

Their wings and feathers are powerful but delicate in tight spaces, which is why secure containment matters.

Loud noise and busy movement can be overwhelming for wild birds, so smooth handoffs and minimal handling are key.

And we don’t do this alone. We rely on the expertise of our rescue partners like @theowlfoundation, along with volunteer animal welfare specialists, to help ensure each animal is handled with care from pickup to handoff to arrival. ...

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In several provinces, it’s #FamilyDay today. And for so many people, family includes the animals they love, a reminder that family is who you show up for.

This is Sophie the cat’s new mom, right at that “welcome home” moment made possible by @pwnthew0rld and it captures exactly what so much of our work is about.

What donations help cover behind the scenes at Canadian Wings of Rescue:
• Coordination and planning that connects rescues, fosters, and pilots
• Transport logistics and planning tools
• Occasional operational fees
• The unglamorous but essential work that makes the happy ending possible

If you’d like to support that work, we’d be grateful for a donation today.

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In several provinces, it’s #FamilyDay today. And for so many people, family includes the animals they love, a reminder that family is who you show up for.

This is Sophie the cat’s new mom, right at that “welcome home” moment made possible by @pwnthew0rld and it captures exactly what so much of our work is about.

What donations help cover behind the scenes at Canadian Wings of Rescue:
• Coordination and planning that connects rescues, fosters, and pilots
• Transport logistics and planning tools
• Occasional operational fees
• The unglamorous but essential work that makes the happy ending possible

If you’d like to support that work, we’d be grateful for a donation today.

In several provinces, it’s #FamilyDay today. And for so many people, family includes the animals they love, a reminder that family is who you show up for.

This is Sophie the cat’s new mom, right at that “welcome home” moment made possible by @pwnthew0rld and it captures exactly what so much of our work is about.

What donations help cover behind the scenes at Canadian Wings of Rescue:
• Coordination and planning that connects rescues, fosters, and pilots
• Transport logistics and planning tools
• Occasional operational fees
• The unglamorous but essential work that makes the happy ending possible

If you’d like to support that work, we’d be grateful for a donation today. ...

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WHAT’S IN THE CRATE?

Hint: It`s not a puppy or a kitten. Swipe to see the answer....

This reptilian cargo is a turtle taken in by @turtlepondwildlifecentre after we helped transport it to specialized care last year.

A big part of Canadian Wings of Rescue is moving animals safely and calmly, and that starts long before takeoff: secure containment, temperature considerations, minimal handling, and a smooth handoff plan.

Transporting wildlife, in addition to domestic pets, is core to what we do! Please reach out to us if we can help.

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WHAT’S IN THE CRATE?

Hint: It's not a puppy or a kitten. Swipe to see the answer....

This reptilian cargo is a turtle taken in by @turtlepondwildlifecentre after we helped transport it to specialized care last year.

A big part of Canadian Wings of Rescue is moving animals safely and calmly, and that starts long before takeoff: secure containment, temperature considerations, minimal handling, and a smooth handoff plan.

Transporting wildlife, in addition to domestic pets, is core to what we do! Please reach out to us if we can help.

WHAT’S IN THE CRATE?

Hint: It`s not a puppy or a kitten. Swipe to see the answer....

This reptilian cargo is a turtle taken in by @turtlepondwildlifecentre after we helped transport it to specialized care last year.

A big part of Canadian Wings of Rescue is moving animals safely and calmly, and that starts long before takeoff: secure containment, temperature considerations, minimal handling, and a smooth handoff plan.

Transporting wildlife, in addition to domestic pets, is core to what we do! Please reach out to us if we can help. ...

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Take a look at a sample of a Canadian Wings of Rescue transport day!

• 06:12 Weather check completed (safety go/no-go)
• 07:05 Route confirmed + fuel stop planned
• 08:15 Wheels up
• 09:00 Foster en route with pup to the meet point
• 10:28 Land, crate swap, quick bathroom break, and a few snuggles
• 11:03 Wheels up
• 11:22 Handoff confirmed with our Transport Coordinator on the ground
• 14:48 Land, meet the new foster, and yes, take lots of “cute cargo” photos
• 18:56 Final check-in: day wrapped safely

Transport complete!

We can’t do this without volunteers and supporters like you. Thank you for being part of the journey.

What part should we show more of in these Flight Reports: planning, safety checks, or the handoffs?

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Take a look at a sample of a Canadian Wings of Rescue transport day!

• 06:12 Weather check completed (safety go/no-go)
• 07:05 Route confirmed + fuel stop planned
• 08:15 Wheels up
• 09:00 Foster en route with pup to the meet point
• 10:28 Land, crate swap, quick bathroom break, and a few snuggles
• 11:03 Wheels up
• 11:22 Handoff confirmed with our Transport Coordinator on the ground
• 14:48 Land, meet the new foster, and yes, take lots of “cute cargo” photos
• 18:56 Final check-in: day wrapped safely

Transport complete!

We can’t do this without volunteers and supporters like you. Thank you for being part of the journey.

What part should we show more of in these Flight Reports: planning, safety checks, or the handoffs?

Take a look at a sample of a Canadian Wings of Rescue transport day!

• 06:12 Weather check completed (safety go/no-go)
• 07:05 Route confirmed + fuel stop planned
• 08:15 Wheels up
• 09:00 Foster en route with pup to the meet point
• 10:28 Land, crate swap, quick bathroom break, and a few snuggles
• 11:03 Wheels up
• 11:22 Handoff confirmed with our Transport Coordinator on the ground
• 14:48 Land, meet the new foster, and yes, take lots of “cute cargo” photos
• 18:56 Final check-in: day wrapped safely

Transport complete!

We can’t do this without volunteers and supporters like you. Thank you for being part of the journey.

What part should we show more of in these Flight Reports: planning, safety checks, or the handoffs? ...

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Last summer, Max and Maple flew with Canadian Wings of Rescue from their foster home, moving one step closer to the forever families waiting for them. Their story is one of many. Canadian Wings of Rescue is 100% volunteer-run, and we rely entirely on community donations to cover any costs incurred during to make a transport happen. Our pilots give their time. You give what makes the rescues possible.

Max and Maple made it because our community showed up. There are more animals waiting for their chance right now. Will you help us get them there? Every dollar funds the journey. Every journey saves a life. Donate today (link in bio).

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Last summer, Max and Maple flew with Canadian Wings of Rescue from their foster home, moving one step closer to the forever families waiting for them. Their story is one of many. Canadian Wings of Rescue is 100% volunteer-run, and we rely entirely on community donations to cover any costs incurred during to make a transport happen. Our pilots give their time. You give what makes the rescues possible.

Max and Maple made it because our community showed up. There are more animals waiting for their chance right now. Will you help us get them there? Every dollar funds the journey. Every journey saves a life. Donate today (link in bio).

Last summer, Max and Maple flew with Canadian Wings of Rescue from their foster home, moving one step closer to the forever families waiting for them. Their story is one of many. Canadian Wings of Rescue is 100% volunteer-run, and we rely entirely on community donations to cover any costs incurred during to make a transport happen. Our pilots give their time. You give what makes the rescues possible.

Max and Maple made it because our community showed up. There are more animals waiting for their chance right now. Will you help us get them there? Every dollar funds the journey. Every journey saves a life. Donate today (link in bio). ...

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