Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Saskatchewan Inc

The Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Saskatchewan Inc (Business Registration Number: 899049399RR0001) is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to providing wildlife rescue services and education throughout the province of Saskatchewan.

History and Background

Founded in 2006 by a group of wildlife rehabilitation professionals, the Society was established to address the need for a coordinated provincial wildlife rescue association. Prior to its formation, animals were often unnecessarily removed from their natural habitats due to lack of public guidance and expertise. The founders aimed to prevent this by setting up a telephone hotline to offer advice to the public about injured or potentially abandoned wildlife[5].

Mission and Activities

The Society’s primary mission is to provide emergency assistance to injured or orphaned wildlife and to educate the public on appropriate wildlife care and intervention. It operates a province-wide wildlife helpline, which is monitored daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, 365 days a year. Calls to the helpline are managed by trained volunteers using a triage system to prioritize cases by urgency[2].

The helpline receives a high volume of calls, especially during spring and summer months. In recent years, the Society has handled over 5,000 emergency calls annually, assisting with more than 200 different species and supporting over 300 communities across Saskatchewan each year[1][5].

Volunteer Network and Community Role

The Society depends heavily on the dedication of more than 150 volunteers distributed throughout the province. These volunteers respond to emergency wildlife situations by capturing and transporting sick or injured animals. The organization also collaborates with municipalities and provincial wildlife conservation officers, serving as a vital community service resource for animal rescue and rehabilitation[5].

Public Education and Resources

In addition to rescue efforts, the Society offers educational resources to the public on its website, including detailed information on how to handle various wildlife scenarios. These guidelines help reduce unnecessary interventions by informing people when it is appropriate to call for help, such as when an animal is bleeding or its parent is deceased nearby. This education supports the Society’s goal of responsible wildlife interaction and protection[5].

The Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Saskatchewan Inc represents a critical component of the province’s wildlife care infrastructure, providing emergency support, community education, and wildlife conservation services through a vast network of volunteers and specialized knowledge.

[1] https://www.wrsos.org [2] https://www.wrsos.org/what-we-do [3] https://causes.benevity.org/causes/124-899049399RR0001 [4] https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.wildlife_rehabilitation_society_of_saskatchewan_inc.028d62dfc0ee8a964b0080a4bb242d52.html [5] https://www.ecofriendlysask.ca/2021/05/wildlife-rescue-society-of-saskatchewan.html