My Wildlife Rescue

11/02/2026

10/26/2026

We need more of these!!

🎥 Watch wildlife on the move: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfS6LDqadpg

🚸 How did the bear, cougar, and elk cross the highway safely in Banff National Park?

They used the wildlife overpasses and underpasses, of course! 🐻🦌🐾

Wildlife overpasses & underpasses connect important habitats and allow safe crossings for all types of wildlife in Banff National Park.

Since 1996, Banff National Park has been home to the longest-running wildlife crossing monitoring program in the world—helping us learn how animals move and keeping both wildlife and drivers safe. 🚗🦊

Learn more about these wild crossings here: https://ow.ly/nHqU50V0xOF

10/22/2026

A winter wardrobe change is underway! 🐇

Did you know that the snowshoe hare changes colour as the seasons change? As autumn progresses, its agouti-brown summer coat gradually gives way to a thicker, whiter winter coat. This incredible transformation helps the snowshoe hare blend into its surroundings as winter approaches.

But here's the catch: the change is triggered largely by changing day length, not by the first snowfall. That means a hare can turn white before the snow arrives!

Imagine wearing a white winter coat while the ground is still brown! Nature's timing isn't always perfect and climate change is making this mismatch increasingly concerning. As snow arrives later and snow-free periods become more common, white-coated snowshoe hares can stand out against the dark ground, making them easier for predators to spot. Their seasonal camouflage evolved for conditions that are becoming less predictable. 🌎

Interestingly, eastern cottontail rabbits do not turn white for winter. So, if you spot a white animal in the winter, you may be looking at a snowshoe hare but not a cottontail rabbit. 💗

Nature never stops amazing us

🩶 Please share this post to help more people discover and protect our fragile wildlife.

10/16/2026

Adorable bunny on release day. 🐰

He was some-bunny that I used to know… 🎶

And now he’s some-bunny else’s problem. 😂🌿

As much as we love these little faces, the greatest gift we can give them is their freedom. We’ll miss you and your sisters, little one, but we couldn’t be happier to see that you all made it! 💚🐇

10/11/2026

Release Day culminates in the moment this snowshoe hare realizes the carrier door is open and nobody's changing their mind. 😂 A quick look back is all I saw as his blurry figure raced into the bush.

Good luck, furry one! May your days be filled with sunshine, safe hiding places, and wonderful wild adventures. 💗

10/04/2026

Today's release. These 2 cuties were over 175 grams each, full of vim and vigor, and ready to check out of our Bunny Bunkhouse.

Please wish them lots of love and luck for their new adventures in the wild! 🥰 🐇 🍀

09/26/2026

This little cottontail has apparently decided that waiting for his release date is simply not an option.

Bunny: “I have located the exit. Unfortunately, it is currently secured.”

Rehabber: “You’re staying until you’re ready.”

Bunny: “I reject your assessment.”

Rehabber: 😂😂😂

09/18/2026

📢 Public Service Announcement for Wildlife Rehabilitators

Category: Hints on Keeping Your Rehab Facility Clean

When dealing with a stubborn baby bunny who flatly refuses to urinate during stimulation, it is strongly recommended that you carry him back to his nest box with a towel strategically positioned beneath his furry little bottom.

Because, once he decides to go when you are only a few inches away from the nest box, there is no acceptable target.

Never underestimate the hydraulic capabilities of a 35 gram fur nugget. Despite being approximately the size of a fuzzy golf ball, he possesses bladder capacity, trajectory and sheer commitment of epic proportions.

Failure to deploy the towel may result in an unexpected urine arc across bedding, clothing, furniture, walls, and possibly several postal codes.

Remember: the towel is not for the rabbit. The towel is for you. 😂🐰

09/10/2026

📢 Public Service Announcement for Wildlife Rehabilitators

Category: Wildlife Releases

When performing a release in the wee hours of the morning, it is important to keep your mouth closed at all times.

This precaution will ensure you do not consume any mosquitoes ...🤢🤢🤢 ... because breakfast comes later, hopefully without wings.

09/07/2026

Babies will do anything for a delicious dandelion leaf!

Look at that tiny tongue ... so cute. 💕