Wild for Rehab supports Ontario’s Wildlife and Wildlife Rehabilitators.
Wild for Rehab brings awareness to, fundraises for, and supports Ontario’s Wildlife Rehabilitators. We work with organizations and individuals to support our Wildlife populations.
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Join us on November 2, 2024 for the inaugural Wild for Rehab Gala overlooking the beautiful Lake Rosseau at the JW Marriott in Muskoka. Emmy-Award winning wildlife Cinematographer, Andrew Manske, will showcase his work and discuss how we can reduce the impact of collisions on both humans and wildlife.
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The Great Spring Migration in Ontario: How Wildlife Rehabbers Help
As winter loosens its grip on Ontario, a remarkable natural event begins—spring migration. From March to May, thousands of animals take part in their seasonal journeys, returning to their breeding grounds or waking from hibernation. For wildlife rehabilitators, this is one of the busiest times of the year, as migrating and newly emerging animals often …
Overwintering Wildlife: The Vital Role of Rehabbers and Spring Releases
As winter blankets the landscape in snow and ice, many wild animals seek shelter, migrate, or hibernate. However, for wildlife that has been orphaned, injured, or too weak to survive the cold, wildlife rehabilitators become their lifeline. These dedicated individuals provide months of specialized care, ensuring animals have a second chance at life. And when …
The Intersection of Recovery: How Wildlife and Human Rehabilitation Efforts Align After Road Collisions
When road collisions occur, they leave a wake of physical, emotional, and environmental damage. The injuries sustained by humans and wildlife are often severe, requiring specialized rehabilitation efforts to heal and recover. Surprisingly, there are significant parallels between human and wildlife recovery processes that highlight the resilience of life and the opportunities for collaboration between …