We’re so fortunate to live in such a beautiful town that is Whistler. And for those of us that like to get outside and explore the natural wonders of our surroundings, encountering wildlife can be a part of the adventure. While exciting as it may be, it’s our responsibility to know how to interact with … Continue reading How to Act Around Wildlife
Category: Wildlife Emergency Response Network (Sea-to-Sky)
We need volunteers! If you are interested, please follow the link below and sign up!
https://snoopandlove.com/initiatives/wildlife-emergency-response-network/
Locals and visitors commonly encounter injured wildlife, but are not sure what to do or whom to call. Injured birds, small mammals, raccoons, and many others rely upon volunteers to help them get to the designated wildlife rehabilitation centres (mostly located in the lower Mainland). Join the volunteer network to strengthen and support the community’s response to injured wildlife.
How to Help Sick Wildlife: Birds
Out for a walk, you come across injured wildlife. What do you do? First, determine if the animal is actually sick or injured. Obvious deformities or abnormal behaviour can be a clear sign of ill or injured wildlife. From a safe distance, look for the following: bleeding favouring a leg or wing adult animal that is easily captured trying to … Continue reading How to Help Sick Wildlife: Birds
How to Help Sick and Injured Wildlife: Small Mammals
Here are some helpful tips for encountering injured wildlife. Did you know there are over 2800 small mammal species? Rabbits, mice, and squirrels are just a few of the smaller wildlife you may encounter. Out for a walk, you come across injured wildlife. What do you do? First, determine if the animal is actually injured or sick. If the animal has … Continue reading How to Help Sick and Injured Wildlife: Small Mammals
Injured Wildlife
BC SPCA WILDLIFE SUPPORT Please contact the BC SPCA Call Centre: 1 (855) 6BC SPCA (1-855-622-7722) toll free to report animal cruelty, neglect, and animals in distress, including wildlife. BCSPCA ANIMALS IN DISTRESS Please contact the BC SPCA Call Centre: 1 (855) 6BC SPCA (1-855-622-7722) toll free to report animal cruelty, neglect, and animals in … Continue reading Injured Wildlife
