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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A rehabilitated sharp-shinned hawk is home in beautiful Haida Gwaii, B.C.

In our first transport with @OWLRehab, volunteer pilot Walter C. clocked over 12 hours of total flying time to return the hawk to its original range on this remote B.C. island. The transport spanned multiple legs and an overnight for Walter in Alaska to manage daylight, fuel, and weather safely.

Why the hurry? Fall weather windows close fast on the North Coast. Delaying even a few weeks could have grounded this transport for the season.

Thank you to Orphaned Wildlife (OWL) Rehabilitation Society for the expert care, and to Walter for the precision and patience that kept stress low and safety high.

This is public-benefit flying at work: getting recovered wildlife back where they’ll thrive.

This transport could not have happened without our donors. Donations make it possible for pilots to commit to extended flying times knowing they’ll have the rest time and support they need.

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A rehabilitated sharp-shinned hawk is home in beautiful Haida Gwaii, B.C.

In our first transport with @OWLRehab, volunteer pilot Walter C. clocked over 12 hours of total flying time to return the hawk to its original range on this remote B.C. island. The transport spanned multiple legs and an overnight for Walter in Alaska to manage daylight, fuel, and weather safely.

Why the hurry? Fall weather windows close fast on the North Coast. Delaying even a few weeks could have grounded this transport for the season.

Thank you to Orphaned Wildlife (OWL) Rehabilitation Society for the expert care, and to Walter for the precision and patience that kept stress low and safety high.

This is public-benefit flying at work: getting recovered wildlife back where they’ll thrive.

This transport could not have happened without our donors. Donations make it possible for pilots to commit to extended flying times knowing they’ll have the rest time and support they need.

A rehabilitated sharp-shinned hawk is home in beautiful Haida Gwaii, B.C.

In our first transport with @OWLRehab, volunteer pilot Walter C. clocked over 12 hours of total flying time to return the hawk to its original range on this remote B.C. island. The transport spanned multiple legs and an overnight for Walter in Alaska to manage daylight, fuel, and weather safely.

Why the hurry? Fall weather windows close fast on the North Coast. Delaying even a few weeks could have grounded this transport for the season.

Thank you to Orphaned Wildlife (OWL) Rehabilitation Society for the expert care, and to Walter for the precision and patience that kept stress low and safety high.

This is public-benefit flying at work: getting recovered wildlife back where they’ll thrive.

This transport could not have happened without our donors. Donations make it possible for pilots to commit to extended flying times knowing they’ll have the rest time and support they need. ...

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We wanted to share a heartwarming update from one of our rescues back in May!

Meet Kento (now "Kenny") who was flown to his forever home in Victoria, BC! This special transport marked pilot David`s (@pwnthew0rld) first rescue mission with us - and he`s been flying high with compassion ever since, volunteering for multiple transports! Kenny`s dad Max tells us: "He was acting like he owned the place within the first week... He just wants to play all day every day and keeps us on our toes with around the clock mischief!" 😸

From rescue to forever home, with a little help from our wings! Thank you @wetnoses_rescue for trusting us with this precious cargo.

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We wanted to share a heartwarming update from one of our rescues back in May!

Meet Kento (now "Kenny") who was flown to his forever home in Victoria, BC! This special transport marked pilot David's (@pwnthew0rld) first rescue mission with us - and he's been flying high with compassion ever since, volunteering for multiple transports! Kenny's dad Max tells us: "He was acting like he owned the place within the first week... He just wants to play all day every day and keeps us on our toes with around the clock mischief!" 😸

From rescue to forever home, with a little help from our wings! Thank you @wetnoses_rescue for trusting us with this precious cargo.

We wanted to share a heartwarming update from one of our rescues back in May!

Meet Kento (now "Kenny") who was flown to his forever home in Victoria, BC! This special transport marked pilot David`s (@pwnthew0rld) first rescue mission with us - and he`s been flying high with compassion ever since, volunteering for multiple transports! Kenny`s dad Max tells us: "He was acting like he owned the place within the first week... He just wants to play all day every day and keeps us on our toes with around the clock mischief!" 😸

From rescue to forever home, with a little help from our wings! Thank you @wetnoses_rescue for trusting us with this precious cargo. ...

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Happy Air Traffic Controller Day!

Air traffic controllers are the unseen guides keeping our skies safe, coordinating aircraft movements, managing airspace, and ensuring pilots have what they need for safe flights.

Here at Canadian Wings of Rescue, we`re fortunate to have ATCs on our team through our volunteers who also act as our pilots! They bring expertise that helps us navigate complex airspace and coordinate rescue flights across the country for all of our beloved animals.

To all the air traffic controllers, thank you for keeping everyone safe up there. We`re happy to work with you on every important rescue.

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Happy Air Traffic Controller Day!

Air traffic controllers are the unseen guides keeping our skies safe, coordinating aircraft movements, managing airspace, and ensuring pilots have what they need for safe flights.

Here at Canadian Wings of Rescue, we're fortunate to have ATCs on our team through our volunteers who also act as our pilots! They bring expertise that helps us navigate complex airspace and coordinate rescue flights across the country for all of our beloved animals.

To all the air traffic controllers, thank you for keeping everyone safe up there. We're happy to work with you on every important rescue.

Happy Air Traffic Controller Day!

Air traffic controllers are the unseen guides keeping our skies safe, coordinating aircraft movements, managing airspace, and ensuring pilots have what they need for safe flights.

Here at Canadian Wings of Rescue, we`re fortunate to have ATCs on our team through our volunteers who also act as our pilots! They bring expertise that helps us navigate complex airspace and coordinate rescue flights across the country for all of our beloved animals.

To all the air traffic controllers, thank you for keeping everyone safe up there. We`re happy to work with you on every important rescue. ...

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This summer has been incredible for Canadian Wings of Rescue – we`ve completed over 25 life-saving transports across Canada. Whether flying animals to forever homes, urgent medical care, foster families, or safe shelters, each flight represents a critical lifeline for these precious souls.

Our deepest gratitude goes to the amazing volunteers who coordinate these transports, our rescue partners who trust us with their animals, the foster families who open their hearts and homes, and especially our volunteer pilots who donate their time, skills, and aircraft to make these rescues possible.

As we head into the colder months, our commitment doesn`t waver. Winter weather won`t ground our compassion! If you know of any animal in need of transport to safety, medical care, or a new beginning anywhere across Canada, please reach out.

Together, we`re bridging distances and saving lives, one flight at a time.

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This summer has been incredible for Canadian Wings of Rescue – we've completed over 25 life-saving transports across Canada. Whether flying animals to forever homes, urgent medical care, foster families, or safe shelters, each flight represents a critical lifeline for these precious souls.

Our deepest gratitude goes to the amazing volunteers who coordinate these transports, our rescue partners who trust us with their animals, the foster families who open their hearts and homes, and especially our volunteer pilots who donate their time, skills, and aircraft to make these rescues possible.

As we head into the colder months, our commitment doesn't waver. Winter weather won't ground our compassion! If you know of any animal in need of transport to safety, medical care, or a new beginning anywhere across Canada, please reach out.

Together, we're bridging distances and saving lives, one flight at a time.

This summer has been incredible for Canadian Wings of Rescue – we`ve completed over 25 life-saving transports across Canada. Whether flying animals to forever homes, urgent medical care, foster families, or safe shelters, each flight represents a critical lifeline for these precious souls.

Our deepest gratitude goes to the amazing volunteers who coordinate these transports, our rescue partners who trust us with their animals, the foster families who open their hearts and homes, and especially our volunteer pilots who donate their time, skills, and aircraft to make these rescues possible.

As we head into the colder months, our commitment doesn`t waver. Winter weather won`t ground our compassion! If you know of any animal in need of transport to safety, medical care, or a new beginning anywhere across Canada, please reach out.

Together, we`re bridging distances and saving lives, one flight at a time. ...

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We`re grateful for this wonderful community of animal and aviation lovers!

Behind every rescue flight is a team of heroes - pilots donating their time, rescues working tirelessly to support animals, airports and fixed-base operators (FBOs) offering support, and those volunteering behind the scenes.

We couldn’t do it without you. Thank you for helping us get animals to safety and new beginnings. ❤️

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We're grateful for this wonderful community of animal and aviation lovers!

Behind every rescue flight is a team of heroes - pilots donating their time, rescues working tirelessly to support animals, airports and fixed-base operators (FBOs) offering support, and those volunteering behind the scenes.

We couldn’t do it without you. Thank you for helping us get animals to safety and new beginnings. ❤️

We`re grateful for this wonderful community of animal and aviation lovers!

Behind every rescue flight is a team of heroes - pilots donating their time, rescues working tirelessly to support animals, airports and fixed-base operators (FBOs) offering support, and those volunteering behind the scenes.

We couldn’t do it without you. Thank you for helping us get animals to safety and new beginnings. ❤️ ...

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Recently, we coordinated an emergency double eagle transport with The Owl Foundation and Thunder Bird Wildlife. Both eagles were badly injured and needed specialized care at the National Wildlife Centre in southern Ontario fast.

The adult eagle`s rescue near Kam River was intense but safely managed. The team had to position themselves carefully to push the eagle away from the shoreline without threatening it. After securing the bird safely in the very dense environment, the eagle was stabilized and ready for transport.

Meanwhile, a juvenile eagle was found injured under powerlines in Wawa with a badly broken wing that needed immediate attention to prevent irreparable damage.

Volunteer pilot @ori_kaplan stepped up to fly both eagles south for the emergency care they desperately needed. Time was critical, and everyone worked together to make it happen.

Huge thanks to @thunderbirdwildlife for their incredible ground rescue work, @theowlfoundation for coordinating everything, and Ori for getting these birds where they needed to be.

We`re incredibly thankful that everyone was able to work together, and both eagles are now getting the best care possible.

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Recently, we coordinated an emergency double eagle transport with The Owl Foundation and Thunder Bird Wildlife. Both eagles were badly injured and needed specialized care at the National Wildlife Centre in southern Ontario fast.

The adult eagle's rescue near Kam River was intense but safely managed. The team had to position themselves carefully to push the eagle away from the shoreline without threatening it. After securing the bird safely in the very dense environment, the eagle was stabilized and ready for transport.

Meanwhile, a juvenile eagle was found injured under powerlines in Wawa with a badly broken wing that needed immediate attention to prevent irreparable damage.

Volunteer pilot @ori_kaplan stepped up to fly both eagles south for the emergency care they desperately needed. Time was critical, and everyone worked together to make it happen.

Huge thanks to @thunderbirdwildlife for their incredible ground rescue work, @theowlfoundation for coordinating everything, and Ori for getting these birds where they needed to be.

We're incredibly thankful that everyone was able to work together, and both eagles are now getting the best care possible.

Recently, we coordinated an emergency double eagle transport with The Owl Foundation and Thunder Bird Wildlife. Both eagles were badly injured and needed specialized care at the National Wildlife Centre in southern Ontario fast.

The adult eagle`s rescue near Kam River was intense but safely managed. The team had to position themselves carefully to push the eagle away from the shoreline without threatening it. After securing the bird safely in the very dense environment, the eagle was stabilized and ready for transport.

Meanwhile, a juvenile eagle was found injured under powerlines in Wawa with a badly broken wing that needed immediate attention to prevent irreparable damage.

Volunteer pilot @ori_kaplan stepped up to fly both eagles south for the emergency care they desperately needed. Time was critical, and everyone worked together to make it happen.

Huge thanks to @thunderbirdwildlife for their incredible ground rescue work, @theowlfoundation for coordinating everything, and Ori for getting these birds where they needed to be.

We`re incredibly thankful that everyone was able to work together, and both eagles are now getting the best care possible. ...

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This 8-year-old rescue husky, Knox, just completed a cross-province journey from B.C. to his new family in Saskatchewan!

When our rescue partner, @kennels_2_couches, reached out to make this rescue flight possible, we were thrilled to have two incredible pilots step up.

Big thanks to our volunteer pilots @Chris_A_Eh and Ken who completed this relay transport. When an animal needs to travel a long distance, it sometimes takes two or more pilots to make it happen.

Huskies like Knox are intelligent, high-energy, and born adventurers. They love the outdoors and do best with active families who can keep up with their need for exercise, space, and attention

Welcome home, Knox — here’s to new trails, snowy walks, and endless love in your forever home!

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This 8-year-old rescue husky, Knox, just completed a cross-province journey from B.C. to his new family in Saskatchewan!

When our rescue partner, @kennels_2_couches, reached out to make this rescue flight possible, we were thrilled to have two incredible pilots step up.

Big thanks to our volunteer pilots @Chris_A_Eh and Ken who completed this relay transport. When an animal needs to travel a long distance, it sometimes takes two or more pilots to make it happen.

Huskies like Knox are intelligent, high-energy, and born adventurers. They love the outdoors and do best with active families who can keep up with their need for exercise, space, and attention

Welcome home, Knox — here’s to new trails, snowy walks, and endless love in your forever home!

This 8-year-old rescue husky, Knox, just completed a cross-province journey from B.C. to his new family in Saskatchewan!

When our rescue partner, @kennels_2_couches, reached out to make this rescue flight possible, we were thrilled to have two incredible pilots step up.

Big thanks to our volunteer pilots @Chris_A_Eh and Ken who completed this relay transport. When an animal needs to travel a long distance, it sometimes takes two or more pilots to make it happen.

Huskies like Knox are intelligent, high-energy, and born adventurers. They love the outdoors and do best with active families who can keep up with their need for exercise, space, and attention

Welcome home, Knox — here’s to new trails, snowy walks, and endless love in your forever home! ...

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Say hi to Sophie!

This 2-year-old cat from @wetnosesrescue had a safe flight with our volunteer pilot David (@pwnthew0rld). Her new cat mom Elizabeth was ready and waiting. (Love the sign!)

We will always make sure safety is always our #1 priority. Our pilots are in complete control of their transports and make the final calls on every flight. Our Transport Coordinators and animal wellness specialist support them and our rescue partners through the process to make sure everything goes smoothly.

Thanks to David for getting Sophie there safely, and to Wet Noses Rescue for trusting us with her!

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Say hi to Sophie!

This 2-year-old cat from @wetnosesrescue had a safe flight with our volunteer pilot David (@pwnthew0rld). Her new cat mom Elizabeth was ready and waiting. (Love the sign!)

We will always make sure safety is always our #1 priority. Our pilots are in complete control of their transports and make the final calls on every flight. Our Transport Coordinators and animal wellness specialist support them and our rescue partners through the process to make sure everything goes smoothly.

Thanks to David for getting Sophie there safely, and to Wet Noses Rescue for trusting us with her!

Say hi to Sophie!

This 2-year-old cat from @wetnosesrescue had a safe flight with our volunteer pilot David (@pwnthew0rld). Her new cat mom Elizabeth was ready and waiting. (Love the sign!)

We will always make sure safety is always our #1 priority. Our pilots are in complete control of their transports and make the final calls on every flight. Our Transport Coordinators and animal wellness specialist support them and our rescue partners through the process to make sure everything goes smoothly.

Thanks to David for getting Sophie there safely, and to Wet Noses Rescue for trusting us with her! ...

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