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#DYK that approximately 1 billion birds are dying

#DYK that approximately 1 billion birds are dying from window strikes each year in North America?! 🐦

Sadly, window and building collisions are the second most leading cause of bird deaths in North America.

Birds are attracted to windows, mistaking them as sky and trees due to the reflection they give off. This inability to see the glass causes birds to collide with the windows at full speed, which most time leads to fatality.

You may be wondering, how can I help? Deterrents are the easiest way to help our feathered friends. Feather Friendly Bird Deterrent Technology is a simple solution that makes a big mark when it comes to bird conservation.

Stay tuned later in the week for a contest sponsored by Feather Friendly!

#livingtogethersuccesfully 🦉

Come join us for our Information Session on Saturd

We understand that it can be stressful when dealin

We understand that it can be stressful when dealing with injured wildlife, but please remember to be respectful with our volunteers and staff!

Fun fact – our volunteers and staff are just regular people, like you! They have jobs, families, and all sorts of obligations outside of helping us here at WRSOS. So, we know you’ll be completely understanding if it might take a while (especially during our busy season!) to find someone who is available to assist you with an animal…right?!

Wrong! We have unfortunately had some people get angry, yell, swear and treat our volunteers very poorly this past summer. We offer an absolutely free service and our volunteers, who are doing this unpaid, do not deserve to be disrespected or mistreated.

When speaking to a hotline volunteer, please be mindful of what you say. When dealing with a rescue volunteer, please try to give space and be patient while they try to help.

We truly understand that it can be frustrating trying to work through a complicated situation, especially one involving an animal, but keep in mind that we are human too and doing the best job we possibly can. Thank you in advance for your kindness and understanding! ❤

The coyote cull in Vancouver’s Stanley Park is t

The coyote cull in Vancouver’s Stanley Park is tragically underway. But do you know why these coyotes are being killed? Because of human interaction! To quote the article linked below from CBC News: “The ministry said it is not possible to capture and relocate the coyotes, because they have become "highly food-conditioned and human-habituated" from people feeding them.”

At WRSOS, we are dedicated to minimizing suffering due to human interaction but we can’t do it alone. Every person needs to play a role so that we can successfully co-exist with wildlife. Our motto is “Living Together Successfully” because we believe we can share the world with wildlife. In the case of the Stanley Park coyotes, it’s very sad because these animals are being killed due to the actions of humans. Please remember to NEVER feed or interact with wildlife. If you come across an injured or orphaned animal, please contact your local wildlife rescue for help. Wildlife rescue organizations can also provide helpful advice on how to deter wildlife from your property.

Please be a good neighbour and help your local wildlife – there are always other alternatives to try before simply killing an innocent animal!

Photo credit to Kristen Walker. Link to article and photo: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/stanley-park-coyote-cull-1.6164627

How was your long weekend? Ours was PACKED! 😅

How was your long weekend? Ours was PACKED! 😅

Check out these stats:

✅ 60 calls to our Wildlife 911 Hotline
✅ 7 volunteers covered 36 hours on the hotline
✅ 16 rescue volunteers went out to 13 different locations across Saskatchewan!

That’s pretty impressive in our opinion 🤩 Especially since:
❌ We aren't funded by the government
❌ We also don’t charge a single penny for our service nor are our volunteers paid for the work they do!

Check out the pictures to see some highlights from our Labour Day long weekend! 📸😍

What a year we've had so far - check out some of t

What a year we've had so far - check out some of the highlights! 🤩

Our students are wrapping up their summer with us

Our students are wrapping up their summer with us this week so we just want to say THANK YOU! We couldn’t have gotten through one of our busiest summers yet without you! 😍

We are so lucky to have received the Young Canada Works and Summer Jobs grants which allowed us to hire our four students. To Chastity, Jessica, Maren and Simone – we wish you the best of luck with your studies/future endeavours. 🤩

Our Wildlife 911 Hotline is always busy so if you’re interested in volunteering in any capacity (answering calls, doing rescues, transporting wildlife or even helping with marketing and fundraising) send us a DM! 📨

Friendly reminder - please don’t let your cats r

Friendly reminder - please don’t let your cats run at large! 🐱

We promise that your furry friends don’t need a walk in the park, to lay under a shady tree, or a day on the beach. They need to stay inside or be walked on a leash so they can be supervised – this is for their safety and the safety of our wildlife.

Many animals, especially small birds, are killed by cats every single year. Even a single bite from a cat can be fatal to birds since cat’s saliva contain bacteria that is toxic.

If you happen to see an animal that was injured by a cat, please take it to the vet, a rehabber or call our Wildlife 911 Hotline immediately. If an animal isn’t treated for a cat bite, it will almost certainly die! 🥺

Please help keep other animals safe by keeping your kitties at home! 😍

Have you ever seen this beautiful bird before? It’s a Common Nighthawk! 🤩

Common Nighthawks are now starting to migrate down South - so you may come across a nighthawk resting near your house! They have been known to rest on fences, tables, trees and even cars! 🚗

During this migration time, we ask that you monitor the Nighthawk, since it should fly away by dusk (as they are most active at dawn and dusk). But if you happen to find a nighthawk with obvious injuries, please give our Wildlife 911 Hotline a call at 306-242-7177. ☎️

LOST! One of our volunteers had lost her WRSOS ca

LOST!
One of our volunteers had lost her WRSOS car magnet in Regina. It may of fallen off between Gordon Road, Lewvan to Sherwood Drive and McCannel Street.
It could also be near Lewvan to the Ring Road East towards Arcola exit and down Park Street and down Douglas Ave.
If you happen to find the magnet, please give us a call at 306-242-7177.

Check out this great information from bat expert,

Check out this great information from bat expert, Melanie Elliot!

"#DYK Saskatchewan has 8 species of bats?

The most often encountered in Saskatoon are Big Brown Bats (they're small). With the loss of habitat - big dead trees, these bats have started to take up residence in our homes. They like proximity to water, big spruce trees and older houses, churches, schools and condos. Cedar shingles, wood siding, old chimneys, soffits, dormers and gaps around roof vents are favoured entries for roosts. Bats don't build nests or chew wiring, but may leave evidence of their stay near the entrance such as urine crystals or feces -> bat poop. It looks like black rice or mouse poop but is usually dry and crumbly, as it is only chewed up insect exoskeletons (skins). So far in Saskatchewan, no diseases are associated with their droppings and they can just be swept into the garden - excellent fertilizer!

Some of our Big Brown Bats hibernate here, but some migrate. Boreal forest bats - Hoary, Silver Haired and Red bats are on migration now. Because these bats roost in foliage they may be seen asleep in the daytime, hanging from a branch. So lovely to spot! However, bats found on the ground need help. They cannot take off from the ground, so cover them with a box, bucket, coffee can and slide cardboard under, then take to a high spot on a branchless tree or brick or wood sliding, hold the box against and slide the cardboard out. They have velcro feet and will stick to the bark, take off when ready. If it is cold they may need to be warmed first - inside for a couple hours.

When Big Brown Bats are found indoors, we can use the same catch and release method. Especially in August the teenagers are looking for new territory and will enter a window with no screen. Often in panic they fly around and around. Best to open the window and close the door to let them escape. If they haven't left by morning, their favourite spot to sleep during the day is behind curtains. Use the box and cardboard and wear gloves to be extra safe. Bat rescue volunteers have rabies prevention vaccinations, but anybody bitten MUST seek medical help."

Today is international cat day! We love our furry

Today is international cat day!
We love our furry friends but our native wildlife aren’t that fond of them.
#DYK that cats kill 2.4 billion birds a year? That is a lot of wildlife gone from cats, which are not a native species.
WRSOS is encouraging cat owners to place bells on their cats collars to help deter birds and other small mammals away before they are caught.

#DYK that cats have a bacteria in their saliva that is toxic to wildlife? Even though a cat may not kill an animal right away, that toxin in the saliva will usually result in that animals death, unless the injured animals receives antibiotics in time.

If you’re at the Saskatoon EX this weekend, be s

If you’re at the Saskatoon EX this weekend, be sure to stop by and purchase 50/50 tickets from our lovely volunteers! A percentage of the sales will go towards helping us keep Saskatchewan’s wildlife wild.

Thank you to the @saskatoon_ex for this opportunity! 😍

On the afternoon of July 23rd, our Wildlife 911 Ho

On the afternoon of July 23rd, our Wildlife 911 Hotline received a call from an individual that was near the weir in Saskatoon. The caller had noticed a young crow dangling from a tree branch by what appeared to be fishing line and gear. It was approximately 25-30 feet above the steep riverbank, and directly beneath were large rocks and boulders next to the river.

Our amazing volunteer Dawn attended the scene to assess what would be needed and how she could rescue the poor crow. Dawn initially thought that she may require the fire department, but then realized it was unlikely that they would be able to access it either because of the rocks below and there were no thick branches to rest an extension ladder against, and no way to climb out to reach the bird.

Dawn thought that if they were able to get enough height off the ground to be able to use an arborist’s pole saw, they could cut the crow free and catch it with a sheet/tarp so it didn’t land on the rocks. Once they had the equipment, Roi was strong enough to balance on the ladder and reach high up into the tree to cut the bird free. The wonderful caller held the ladder for Roi while Dawn stood underneath to catch the crow as it fell. Again, the group was lucky and the plan was a success! 🤩

Unfortunately, the line was tangled around the crow's wing and foot/leg so it ended up at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine for its extraction.

This little crow was lucky again as the incredible WCVM was able to remove the fishing line from its wing. After some laser therapy, the crow recovered at Living Sky Rehab for a few days – before being released and reunited with its parents! 🥰

We’re hoping that an arborist or the City of Saskatoon would be willing to go out and remove the fishing line from the tree. Please reach out to us if you can help!

Dawn recently did another rescue of a Canada Goose that had encountered fishing line but unfortunately, this bird wasn’t as lucky. The line was embedded so deeply that it had to be euthanized.

So please be a good neighbour and dispose of all your fishing tackle safely! We all have a role to play in taking care of the environment and our wildlife.

#DYK that leftover fishing line can be hazardous t

#DYK that leftover fishing line can be hazardous to wildlife? 🐟

We have received numerous calls about birds and other wildlife tangled up in fishing lines, which can cause distress to said animals.

It should be common sense but please discard excess fishing line properly, and make sure to not leave any lying around. 🗑

Our raffle officially ends in less than 1 hour (ge

Our raffle officially ends in less than 1 hour (get your last minute tickets here: www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/wrsos)! 🥳

We are so incredibly happy at how successful this raffle has been – and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing donors! 🥰

A huge shout-out and thank you to:
Lucky Bastard Distillery
Clear Tech Industries
Eagle Feather News
Elizabeth Tosney & Associates
Craig Stelzer - Realty Executives
Curtis Montgomery - Monty's Custom Carpentry
Stumbletown Distilling
Dani Cooper - Mint Mortgage
The Pretty Things - Kimberley Gordon
Dust to Roses Landscaping
Amanda Mitchell RTM
Adam Lorenz
Your Mortgage Now - Devin & Wes
Trevor Morog RMT
Michelle McAvoy
Mark Stephenson
Oricia Feist
Darryl Martin
Keith Zentner

**Special Thanks to Tricia from New Hope Dog Rescue for all her help with setting this up!**

And a big thank you to our very own WRSOS volunteers who donated:
Sue Bessant
Samantha Giroux
Taylor Merkosky
Kelsey Morrison
Donna Barth
Patti Wilkinson
Nancy Dragan
Penny Zelensky
Sheri Hodgson
Sheila Weber
Bonnie Dell
Alexandra Dobra
Dawn Erker
Brenda Brin

The funds from this raffle will go towards all the work we do to help keep Saskatchewan’s wildlife wild – including our Wildlife 911 hotline, rescues, transportation and training and support for your volunteers. Thank you to our donors and everyone who bought tickets! 😍

Stay tuned for the draw at 5:00 p.m.! 🤩

Today is the very last day of our Summer Sizzler R

Today is the very last day of our Summer Sizzler Raffle! 🤩

Buy your tickets NOW for chance to win a bar/cooler filled with bottles of alcohol, coolers and beer worth approximately $1,000! There's even a second prize of a galvanized tub filled with more delicious beverages (worth approximately $500)! 🥳

The draw will take place today at 5 p.m. so stay tuned!

All the prices, rules, and details are below! We hope you buy tickets and help us keep Saskatchewan’s wildlife wild! 🤩
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Tickets can be purchased using Rafflebox -https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/wrsos

The ticket prices are: 
25 for $100 
10 for $50 
3 for $20
 1 for $10 

There are only 1000 tickets to be sold!

Rules for the Wildlife Rescue Society of Saskatchewan's Summer Sizzler Fundraiser:
- Players must be individuals, must reside in Saskatchewan and be 19 years of age or older. 
- The winning numbers will be a random draw from ticket numbers purchased during the period of play. There are only 1000 tickets available for purchase. Ticket purchases will close at 4:59:59 PM on Thursday, July 29, 2021. 
- The draw will take place at 111 Richmond Crescent in Saskatoon, SK at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 29, 2021. The winners will be announced on our social media channels. 
- The first ticket drawn will be for prize one and the second ticket drawn will be for prize two. - Prize one consists of approximately $1,000.00 worth of various wines, beers, liquors and coolers in a deluxe pop-up cooler. 
- Prize two consists of approximately $500.00 worth of various wines, beers, liquors and coolers in a galvanized steel tub. 
- The winners will be contacted by phone and email. The winners have up to 1 year to claim their prize. If prize is not claimed, it will be donated to another charitable organization with SLGA approval. 
- To claim their prize, the winner must present a photo ID and proof of age. 
- By playing you consent to having your name and winning number published.
 - The person(s) drawing the winning number must not hold a ticket for the draw.
If you have any questions, please contact us at fundraising@wrsos.org.
License number: SR21-0435

Our raffle ends tomorrow - which means you only h

Our raffle ends tomorrow - which means you only have today and tomorrow left to buy your tickets!

Hurry before it's too late, details below! 😍
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Tickets can be purchased using Rafflebox -https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/wrsos

The ticket prices are: 
25 for $100 
10 for $50 
3 for $20
 1 for $10 

There are only 1000 tickets to be sold!

Rules for the Wildlife Rescue Society of Saskatchewan's Summer Sizzler Fundraiser:
- Players must be individuals, must reside in Saskatchewan and be 19 years of age or older. 
- The winning numbers will be a random draw from ticket numbers purchased during the period of play. There are only 1000 tickets available for purchase. Ticket purchases will close at 4:59:59 PM on Thursday, July 29, 2021. 
- The draw will take place at 111 Richmond Crescent in Saskatoon, SK at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 29, 2021. The winners will be announced on our social media channels. 
- The first ticket drawn will be for prize one and the second ticket drawn will be for prize two. - Prize one consists of approximately $1,000.00 worth of various wines, beers, liquors and coolers in a deluxe pop-up cooler. 
- Prize two consists of approximately $500.00 worth of various wines, beers, liquors and coolers in a galvanized steel tub. 
- The winners will be contacted by phone and email. The winners have up to 1 year to claim their prize. If prize is not claimed, it will be donated to another charitable organization with SLGA approval. 
- To claim their prize, the winner must present a photo ID and proof of age. 
- By playing you consent to having your name and winning number published.
 - The person(s) drawing the winning number must not hold a ticket for the draw.
If you have any questions, please contact us at fundraising@wrsos.org.
License number: SR21-0435

WARNING ‼️ – the photos below may be disturb

WARNING ‼️ – the photos below may be disturbing or upsetting to some of you. Please view at your own risk!

This story is the perfect example of why you need to call our hotline immediately upon encountering an injured animal!

This poor juvenile hawk was spotted at least four days before we received a call about it. For those four days, the hawk sat injured before someone gave a call to a Conservation Officer, who then called us.

Our volunteer Samantha received the bird and was able to immediately tell that it was in a lot of pain. Upon consultation with several rehabbers, it was decided that a Conservation Officer would have to be contacted again so the poor bird could be euthanized. 🥺

You can see the extent of the injury in the pictures – the black stuff on its foot is not mud, that’s dead tissue. One of the hawk’s legs was swollen to at least twice the size of the other.

Unfortunately, we will never know if this hawk’s life could have been saved by earlier intervention. Please call our Wildlife 911 Hotline whenever you encounter injured or orphaned wildlife! ☎

Do you remember the story of Ellen the beaver (che

Do you remember the story of Ellen the beaver (check out her cute face in the picture below!)? You could help wildlife like her AND enjoy some delicious adult beverages this summer!

Buy your tickets here: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/wrsos
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Tickets can be purchased using Rafflebox -https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/wrsos

The ticket prices are: 
25 for $100 
10 for $50 
3 for $20
 1 for $10 

There are only 1000 tickets to be sold!

Rules for the Wildlife Rescue Society of Saskatchewan's Summer Sizzler Fundraiser:
- Players must be individuals, must reside in Saskatchewan and be 19 years of age or older. 
- The winning numbers will be a random draw from ticket numbers purchased during the period of play. There are only 1000 tickets available for purchase. Ticket purchases will close at 4:59:59 PM on Thursday, July 29, 2021. 
- The draw will take place at 111 Richmond Crescent in Saskatoon, SK at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 29, 2021. The winners will be announced on our social media channels. 
- The first ticket drawn will be for prize one and the second ticket drawn will be for prize two. - Prize one consists of approximately $1,000.00 worth of various wines, beers, liquors and coolers in a deluxe pop-up cooler. 
- Prize two consists of approximately $500.00 worth of various wines, beers, liquors and coolers in a galvanized steel tub. 
- The winners will be contacted by phone and email. The winners have up to 1 year to claim their prize. If prize is not claimed, it will be donated to another charitable organization with SLGA approval. 
- To claim their prize, the winner must present a photo ID and proof of age. 
- By playing you consent to having your name and winning number published.
 - The person(s) drawing the winning number must not hold a ticket for the draw.
If you have any questions, please contact us at fundraising@wrsos.org.
License number: SR21-0435

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