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Please do not call our hotline to deal with DOMEST

Please do not call our hotline to deal with DOMESTICATED animals, PESTS or to REMOVE ANIMALS from your property! We deal exclusively with WILDLIFE and have been receiving an overwhelming number of calls that are not relevant to the services we provide.

Though we love all animals, we only have the capacity to help wild animals. There are other services across the province that can help you with other animal issues such as the SPCA or your local humane society. Help is typically just a Google search away so please do some research and do not call our hotline if your problem is not related to wildlife.

We are a non-profit organization with limited volunteers and we need to focus our attention on Saskatchewan’s wildlife! Thank you for your understanding! 😍

Please note: we are currently receiving an overwhelming number of calls to our hotline, so if the situation does not seem urgent please first visit our website for advice - http://wrsos.org/wildlife-911/. As we are a non-profit running a free essential service, we would truly appreciate if you could support us by donating - please visit http://wrsos.org/donate/ for more details on how to help. ❤️

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 Check out this amazing $Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 Check out this amazing story! Two of our volunteers, Erin and Rebecca, went out to Wascana lake to attempt to rescue a pelican that had been reported to our hotline. With the help of Rebecca’s family friend Bron (and his beautiful hand-made canoe!) they all paddled out to Spruce Island. After spotting the pelican on a rock, it was clear that its left wing was severely injured and hanging down. ☹️ As they approached it, the pelican actually hobbled into the water and they spent about 10 mins trying to get close enough the catch it in the water near the shore of the island. Eventually Erin was able to net it, and she then hopped into the water to scoop it up. Rebecca and Erin took it to Animal Clinic of Regina (where Rebecca works as a vet student) along with help from vet tech Scott (another volunteer of ours!) and a vet from the clinic, they x-rayed it, debrided it of hundreds of maggots, flushed and sanitized the wound and gave medication for infection and pain. Luckily, the pelican has no fractures and doesn’t require surgery, but the maggots had eaten away a lot of tissue on its left wing. Erin and Rebecca then took it to @Salthaven where it will get the best possible care from rehabber extraordinaire, Megan! 🥰 Please note: we are currently receiving an overwhelming number of calls to our hotline, so if the situation does not seem urgent please first visit our website for advice - http://wrsos.org/wildlife-911/. As we are a non-profit running a free essential service, we would truly appreciate if you could support us by donating - please visit http://wrsos.org/donate/ for more details on how to help. ❤️ #wildlife #animals #rescue #nonprofit #saskatchewan$

We received a rather disturbing call today from a

We received a rather disturbing call today from a concerned citizen who saw a neighbour taping over birdhouse openings with fledglings still left inside!

The poor parents were frantically trying to get in but could not reach their babies. Luckily, our volunteer Lavan attended to the scene and with the help of Brittany and Dylan, two wonderful Saskatoon SPCA Animal Protection Officers, the 10 babies were rescued and taken to Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation.

Even if you think an animal is a “pest” it still deserves to be treated with respect. All animals deserve to be treated humanely and are still protected under the law to varying degrees. Cruelty to innocent wildlife is simply unacceptable so we thank the concerned individuals who called our hotline! Without the help of the public, organizations like the SPCA, and our wonderful volunteers, so many animals in need would suffer.

Thank you to those who help us keep Saskatchewan’s wildlife wild! ❤️

Please note: we are currently receiving an overwhelming number of calls to our hotline, so if the situation does not seem urgent please first visit our website for advice - http://wrsos.org/wildlife-911/. As we are a non-profit running a free essential service, we would truly appreciate if you could support us by donating - please visit http://wrsos.org/donate/ for more details on how to help. ❤️ #wildlife #animals #nonprofit #rescue #saskatchewan

Please only press 0 when calling our hotline if it

Please only press 0 when calling our hotline if it is an EMERGENCY or if you are a government agency! 🚨

When you call our hotline, you will hear a SaskTel automated message at the end that says “press 0 for an attendant” however, please do NOT press zero for anything non-urgent. Wait for the entire voicemail message to finish and then leave your message after the beep. A volunteer will return your call as soon as they are available.

It is important to leave the emergency open for serious situations where an animal requires immediate assistance.

Thank you for helping us keep Saskatchewan’s wildlife wild!

Please note: we are currently receiving an overwhelming number of calls to our hotline, so if the situation does not seem urgent please first visit our website for advice - http://wrsos.org/wildlife-911/. As we are a non-profit running a free essential service, we would truly appreciate if you could support us by donating - please visit http://wrsos.org/donate/ for more details on how to help. ❤️ #wildlife #animals #rescue #nonprofit #Saskatchewan

We love our volunteers - they do so many amazing t

We love our volunteers - they do so many amazing things!

Today's #RealRescue features our volunteer Trisha and some baby ravens! 🥺

We received a call on our hotline ☎️ that some baby ravens had fallen out of their nest. Our hotline volunteer Alex contacted Trisha who drove a whole 45 minutes from her house to Wakaw to help the babies out!

Upon arrival, Trisha realized that the nest was too high to get the babies back inside safely. She then decided to build them a new nest to put back in their tree! The babies' very eager and vocal parents were nearby watching and Trisha was able to successfully get the babies situated in their new nest. 😍

If you ever see wildlife that needs help, please call our hotline at 306-242-7177. If you are interested in volunteering or donating, please visit our website at wrsos.org.

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We recently had a bit of a “loony” call on the

It’s a myth! 🤓 Foxes do not just kill other a

It’s a myth! 🤓 Foxes do not just kill other animals for fun - hunting actually takes a great deal of energy for predators and they would not do it just for entertainment.
There are occasional instances where a fox may kill more than it can eat in one sitting. However, this serves a purpose - foxes will often bury or hide these additional kills to eat later or they may be bringing back the extra prey to their hungry mates and kits. 🦊

Hunting is just a natural part of life and we should not cause harm to these beautiful creatures for simply trying to survive and feed their families. We know it can be frustrating and heartbreaking if your animals are killed by a wild animal, but if you take precautions such as keeping the animals inside or properly secured, you can minimize the possibility of this happening! 😊

WRSOS is a non-profit organization that not only runs the Wildlife 911 hotline in Saskatchewan but also aims to promote education and appreciation of wildlife and the environment.

Please note: we are currently receiving an overwhelming number of calls to our hotline, so if the situation does not seem urgent please first visit our website for advice - http://wrsos.org/wildlife-911/. As we are a non-profit running a free essential service, we would truly appreciate if you could support us by donating - please visit http://wrsos.org/donate/ for more details on how to help. ❤️ #wildlife #animals #saskatchewan #rescue #nonprofit

What should you do if you find a baby bird? Follow

What should you do if you find a baby bird? Follow this chart!

If you ever have any wildlife-related questions, give our hotline a call at 306-242-7177! ☎️😍 Please note: we are currently receiving an overwhelming number of calls to our hotline, so if the situation does not seem urgent please first visit our website for advice - http://wrsos.org/wildlife-911/. As we are a non-profit running a free essential service, we would truly appreciate if you could support us by donating - please visit http://wrsos.org/donate/ for more details on how to help. ❤️ #wildlife #animals #Saskatchewan #nonprofit #rescue

The circle of life can sometimes be harsh. In natu

The circle of life can sometimes be harsh. In nature, there are both predators and prey. Unfortunately, we sometimes have to let nature take its course and not intervene if an animal is being hunted. “Saving” an animal from being hunted by another animal is not helpful. We are saving one but allowing the other to go hungry. We sometimes receive calls on our hotline by concerned callers who have attempted to rescue an animal that was being hunted. More often than not, the animal cannot be saved and has to be euthanized - which is unfortunate, as it could have fed another animal in need.

We know this may seem harsh but it is simply how life is in the wild! We always want to help as much wildlife as possible but sometimes we have to let nature be!

Please note: we are currently receiving an overwhelming number of calls to our hotline, so if the situation does not seem urgent please first visit our website for advice - http://wrsos.org/wildlife-911/. As we are a non-profit running a free essential service, we would truly appreciate if you could support us by donating - please visit http://wrsos.org/donate/ for more details on how to help. ❤️ #wildlife #animals #nonprofit #rescue #Saskatchewan

Baby raccoons that were born in the spring are now

Baby raccoons that were born in the spring are now starting to come out and explore! Please leave these curious babies alone - they are just learning how to climb and forage, their mom is likely keeping a close and watchful eye on them! 🦝

However, if you do see a raccoon kit that seems to be orphaned or showing signs of distress such as looking thin or injured, please contact our hotline immediately at 306-242-7177! ☎️ As always, we ask that you leave any baby animals alone and observe them from far away if you believe they may be injured or orphaned. Never take in a wild animal as wildlife need very specialized care and should only be handled by professional vets and rehabilitators (and it is often illegal to take in wildlife!) Please give Saskatchewan’s wildlife the best chance to thrive and leave them alone! Please call our hotline for assistance or guidance - we are available from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day and have a special line for emergencies. 😍

Photo credit goes to R.J.M Photography - our awesome volunteer and Board member Rhiain took this wonderful photo of some orphaned baby raccoons that were in her care a couple years ago! Be sure to check out and like her page 🥰

Please note: we are currently receiving an overwhelming number of calls to our hotline, so if the situation does not seem urgent please first visit our website for advice - http://wrsos.org/wildlife-911/. As we are a non-profit running a free essential service, we would truly appreciate if you could support us by donating - please visit http://wrsos.org/donate/ for more details on how to help. ❤️ #wildlife #animals #rescue #nonprofit #saskatchewan

Last week, our volunteer Nat and her boyfriend Dev

Last week, our volunteer Nat and her boyfriend Devin helped with an amazing #RealRescue! 😍

Our hotline received a very interesting call about baby birds in a log. The caller and his wife were sitting by the fire and were just about to throw another log in…when they heard chirping coming from the log! There was a small hole in the log and inside there were little baby birds! 😲

The hole in the log was very deep so the babies were unreachable by hand. Luckily, Nat’s boyfriend Devin, who works at The Davey Tree Expert Company, went out with her and helped cut the log to get the babies out!

Initially, our volunteers thought that the birds were woodpeckers, due to the type of nest - however, they ended up being sparrow babies. These little guys are now at Salthaven West - in the expert care of Megan - and are growing wonderfully!

Thank you so much to the callers - these little babies would have perished if you hadn’t heard their chirps! 🥰

Please note: we are currently receiving an overwhelming number of calls to our hotline, so if the situation does not seem urgent please first visit our website for advice - http://wrsos.org/wildlife-911/. As we are a non-profit running a free essential service, we would truly appreciate if you could support us by donating - please visit http://wrsos.org/donate/ for more details on how to help. ❤️ #wildlife #rescue #nonprofit #animals #saskatchewan

We have such an amazing group of volunteers who ar

We have such an amazing group of volunteers who are always willing to learn new things to help Saskatchewan’s wildlife! 🥰

This past weekend, one of our awesome volunteers named Lavan, who works at Saskatoon Animal Control, taught a group of our volunteers in Saskatoon how to use a catch pole. This catch pole will be incredibly helpful for some of our tougher rescue situations - it’s something our organization has been needing for years and we are so grateful to Saskatoon Animal Control for donating it to us! ❤️ We are also so thankful for Lavan’s coworkers from Animal Control and Saskatoon SPCA Animal Protection for coming out and helping with the session. A special shoutout to our puppy pal Julius who played the perfect catch pole “victim” - don’t worry though, he was not harmed in any way! 🐶😊 We held the training session at Passion Safe Coworking + Storage - who have donated a storage unit for us to use and allowed us to use their facility for the training! We are so incredibly happy to be establishing new working relationship with so many wonderful partner organizations. 😍

We truly appreciate all of the support and donations we have received from both businesses and individuals across the province. Due to this generosity, we were even able to purchase another catch pole that our volunteers down in Regina will be able to use!

We are always accepting monetary donations, but we have also started an item wishlist that can be found here: http://wrsos.org/wishlist/

Thank you again to the amazing people and businesses who have been helping us keep Saskatchewan’s wildlife wild - we couldn’t do it without each and every one of you! ☺️ #wildlife #rescue #nonprofit #saskatchewan #animals

It's important that we share all our #RealRescue s

It's important that we share all our #RealRescue stories - both the good and the bad.

Unfortunately, this rescue didn't have a happy ending. 😔 This juvenile bald eagle was rescued just north of Prince Albert by our wonderful volunteer Penny. Another amazing volunteer named Billy drove all the way from Melfort to meet Penny in PA and then drove it and another bird all the way down to Saskatoon - he did hours of driving just to help wildlife in need!

It is suspected that this beauty was electrocuted at one point. It was treated for dehydration, given food and tested for poisoning. However, after a week it was still unable to even sit up, so it was sadly beyond help and had to be euthanized.

While we always hope for happy endings, situations like this are a reality when it comes to some of our Real Rescues. It can be very hard on all of our amazing volunteers, vets, and rehabbers but we never want any animal to suffer.

If you are interested in helping SK wildlife, either by volunteering or donating, please visit our website at wrsos.org! ❤️ #wildlife #animals #rescue #Saskatchewan #nonprofit

These #RealRescue stories really show the amazing

These #RealRescue stories really show the amazing things our volunteers and callers do to help wildlife! 🥰

Our hotline recently received a call about this poor goose with an injured wing down by the river in Saskatoon. One of our incredible volunteers named Patti responded to the call and went to check the goose out. Unfortunately, he eluded her and got himself safely on the water.

The next day he was called in again by another concerned passerby. This time, between the caller, her friend, Patti and her spouse, they were able to launch a 2-pronged approach that kept him away from the river so they could capture him! 💪

Despite his injury, he was wily & led them on a very merry chase before he was caught! Patti says that she could never have managed without the help of the awesome callers! 😍

The goose was taken to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and we are hopeful he can get the help he needs to recover and eventually be returned to the wild! 😄

If you ever see any wildlife that you think may need help, please call our hotline at 306-242-7177!
Please note: we are currently receiving an overwhelming number of calls to our hotline, so if the situation does not seem urgent please first visit our website for advice - http://wrsos.org/wildlife-911/. As we are a non-profit running a free essential service, we would truly appreciate if you could support us by donating - please visit http://wrsos.org/donate/ for more details on how to help. ❤️#wildlife #rescue #nonprofit #animals #saskatchewan

What’s the difference between a fledgling and a

What’s the difference between a fledgling and a nestling? 🤓

Fledglings:
- Fledglings are basically teenagers - they will get into everything, beg for food constantly and have not yet learned what they should be afraid of;
- They often spend up to two weeks on the ground before they learn how to fly. During this time they are very vulnerable;
- A healthy fledgling will be able to hop around easily. They often appear similar to adults – sometimes even bigger – but are unable to fly well or at all yet. They have shorter wings and tails than adults and sometimes have bits of down sticking through their feathers.
- Please leave these teens alone! Try to keep children and animals away.
Nestlings:
- Nestlings belong in the nest, hence the name!
- Typically will be partially bald and unable to stand or perch on their own
- Sometimes you will find nestlings on the ground if they have fallen or are blown out of the nest, if you can locate the nest please place the bird back in to it
- REMEMBER: birds have a poor sense of smell and will not reject a baby if it is returned to the nest!
- If the nest is impossible to reach, please try to make your own - visit our website for tips on how to make a nest - http://wrsos.org/nest-on-ground/

These birds should be left alone unless they seem injured, ill or abandoned. Please keep an eye on them for a couple hours before contacting our hotline for assistance.

Please note: we are currently receiving an overwhelming number of calls to our hotline, so if the situation does not seem urgent please first visit our website for advice - http://wrsos.org/wildlife-911/. As we are a non-profit running a free essential service, we would truly appreciate if you could support us by donating - please visit http://wrsos.org/donate/ for more details on how to help. ❤️ #wildlife #Saskatchewan #animals #nonprofit

With parks, beaches, and playgrounds re-opening th

With parks, beaches, and playgrounds re-opening this weekend, we would just like to remind everyone to leave wildlife alone! 📢

We have already been receiving daily calls about birds being harassed, nests being destroyed and birds being abandoned after people attempted to “raise” them. 😔

As birds have nested in public places due to the lack of people, please give them space! Keep your children and pets away from all wildlife, especially babies and nests. Do not allow your children to play with any ducklings or goslings - as cute as they may be, they are not toys or pets!

Reversing the damage caused by people taking wild animals in is nearly impossible. Furthermore, harassing, harming and/or destroying the nests of certain birds may be illegal. Please just leave wildlife where they belong - in the wild! 🦆🐥 Please note: we are currently receiving an overwhelming number of calls to our hotline, so if the situation does not seem urgent please first visit our website for advice - http://wrsos.org/wildlife-911/. As we are a non-profit running a free essential service, we would truly appreciate if you could support us by donating - please visit http://wrsos.org/donate/ for more details on how to help. ❤️ #wildlife #animals #nonprofit #rescue #saskatchewan

Isn’t this little bat so cute? This amazing pict

Isn’t this little bat so cute? This amazing picture was taken by our volunteer Susan who released this bat after it was found on the ground. 🥰

There are many reasons why a bat may be found on the ground such as illness; injury; fatigue; lack of nourishment; it was knocked to the ground by birds such magpies, crows, ravens and merlins; or it may even be a young bat that was dropped by its mother.

It is important to know that all species of Saskatchewan bats are unable to take flight from the ground and are also unable to jump. They must be able to drop from something such as a wall or tree in order to fly. Bats that are grounded are completely helpless and can be easily contained with a box or pail. Once you have the bat contained, it can be placed outside on a tree trunk with no branches or on the side of the building if it is brick, stucco or wood. Please keep an eye on the bat to make sure that it takes off and is not ill or injured. If it was grounded for a long period of time on a cool day, the bat may go into torpor - kind of like hypothermia - and even when put up outside, may not be able to fly.

Be sure to handle bats using gloves as they are a rabies vector species. If you are bitten by a bat, wash the affected area thoroughly and seek immediate medical advice. Bats rarely bite but may do so if they are scared or in self-defence if they feel threatened.

If you are moving or capturing a bat, please be exceptionally gentle with these delicate creatures - our bat rehabber Melanie has unfortunately seen many capture-related injuries that are bad enough that these little bats have to be euthanized. ☹️ Please stay calm and treat the bats gently - or call our hotline for assistance - 306-242-7177 - and we will gladly send someone out to help! ☎️ Please note: we are currently receiving an overwhelming number of calls to our hotline, so if the situation does not seem urgent please first visit our website for advice - http://wrsos.org/wildlife-911/. As we are a non-profit running a free essential service, we would truly appreciate if you could support us by donating - please visit http://wrsos.org/donate/ for more details on how to help. ❤️ #Wildlife

A friendly Canadian neighbour tip of the day! 🇨

A friendly Canadian neighbour tip of the day! 🇨🇦 #DYK that our majestic Canada goose is just one of the many avian species protected under the Migratory Birds Conservation Act since 1994?!🦆 These species (and their nests) are strictly protected under Federal Law and may only be disturbed with express permission from Environment Canada. Having these amazing creatures choose your yard as a safe place to nest is truly a compliment to your home! 🏡 The family will make their way to their destined home when all of the babies are accounted for🐣

WRSOS holds special permits that allow us to rescue and transport geese and other migratory birds. So if you have immediate questions or concerns, please reach out to our wildlife hotline at 306-242-7177 ☎️ Would you like to learn more information about these beautiful creatures and how they are protected? 🤔 Please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/wildlife-plants-species/migratory-birds.html

Please note: we are currently receiving an overwhelming number of calls to our hotline, so if the situation does not seem urgent please first visit our website for advice - http://wrsos.org/wildlife-911/. As we are a non-profit running a free essential service, we would truly appreciate if you could support us by donating - please visit http://wrsos.org/donate/ for more details on how to help. ❤️ #Wildlife #nonprofit #rescue #animals #saskatchewan

#DYK - WRSOS volunteers claimed more than 35,000 k

#DYK - WRSOS volunteers claimed more than 35,000 kilometres last year? 🤯

Some of our volunteers didn’t even submit a tax receipt claim - and if we added those numbers in, we believe our volunteers travelled over 50,000 kilometres last year to transport and rescue wildlife!
Our wonderful volunteers simply do not have the time to pick up and transport every single wildlife in need. So we need help from our callers! If you call our hotline, we can quickly provide advice on what to do and where to take an animal - without having to send a volunteer out in person. This will allow our volunteers to focus on more urgent calls where in-person attendance is necessary. 😊

Please help us out - we are a non-profit organization, run primarily by volunteers and we have become an essential service for Saskatchewan. Our services are entirely free and our volunteers cover all their own costs (gas, safety equipment, rescue gear, etc.). While we want to help as much wildlife as possible, we have very limited resources and need the public’s assistance in keeping our services going❣️ If you would like to donate to us, please visit wrsos.org/donate/ 😍 #nonprofit #rescue #wildlife #animals #saskatchewan

Please keep your cats indoors and spay and neuter

Please keep your cats indoors and spay and neuter - this will save millions of little lives! 🐇🐦 This baby bunny was caught by someone's cat and rescued by our volunteer Samantha. With the helpful guidance of one of our wildlife experts John, Samantha took care of the baby bunny while it waited for transportation. Unfortunately, the little bunny succumbed to its cat-caused injuries and passed away.
Cats are wonderful pets but they are supposed to be kept indoors - for both their own safety and the safety of wildlife!
Cats will attack and often kill all kinds of vulnerable wildlife - it is estimated that between 100 million and 350 million birds are killed by indoor and feral cats in Canada alone.
Cats carry a particular bacteria that can be fatal when transferred to other small animals via a bite or scratch. Even the smallest cat scratch can cause infection and kill our feathered and fluffy friends! 🐇🐦 So please, if you ever see wildlife get attacked by a cat and it survives, please call our hotline immediately at 306-242-7177! ☎️ #RealRescue

Please note: we are currently receiving an overwhelming number of calls to our hotline, so if the situation does not seem urgent please first visit our website for advice - http://wrsos.org/wildlife-911/. As we are a non-profit running a free essential service, we would truly appreciate if you could support us by donating - please visit http://wrsos.org/donate/ for more details on how to help. ❤️ #wildlife #animals #nonprofit #rescue #saskatchewan

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