Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation (LSWR) is a Registered Charity based in Saskatoon and was established in 2010. While LSWR is based in Saskatoon, they receive wild animals from across the province that are in need of help. They also answer their phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide information about wildlife. If it sounds like the animal is orphaned, injured or ill, They work with the caller to make arrangements for the animal to be transported to their facility in Saskatoon. Their volunteers travel hundreds of miles annually to pick up and rescue wildlife in distress.
Types of Animals they work with: Wildlife
Along with rescuing and rehabilitating Wildlife, Education about wildlife is an important part of their work. They provide information over the phone about natural behaviors, ways to deal with difficult situations and how humans can best respond to an animal. This may mean identifying young animals by their description and behavior and encouraging the caller to let it be. Alternatively, they may ask that the animal come into care if it sounds likely to be injured, ill or orphaned. Their community based education programs are offered in schools, libraries, summer camps, and at community events or gatherings. The better informed people are about wildlife, the better they are able to respond appropriately when they encounter the animals.
Wildlife cannot be fostered by the general public but If you would like to volunteer with LSWR you can help at:
- Fundraising Events: organizing and helping with a wide variety of events including yard sales, book sales, suppers, wedding/event bartending and more!
- Rescue: picking up contained animals to assisting with rescues of injured wildlife
- Animal Care: assist with feeding, cleaning and raising the animals so they can be returned to the wild where they belong
- Maintenance: they are always having to build and fix the animal pens. It is a never-ending process, and volunteers with handy skills ensure the animals are safe and protected in their enclosures
Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation relies on donations to help rescue and care for animals in need. They are ALWAYS in need of:
- Monetary donations
- Food: Mealworms, Bird seed
- Cleaning supplies:
- Dish soap
- Unscented Truearth Laundry detergent
- Paper towels
- Kleenex/tissues
- Vinegar
LSWR is always available to assist with any wildlife questions. They encourage peaceful co-existence with our wild neighbors including the use of deterrents rather than trap/remove when an animal is unwanted. Wildlife is a valuable part of our environment that helps maintain the delicate balance of our interconnected ecosystem which includes both human and wildlife. It is in our best interest to support and respect our wild neighbors. LSWR is endlessly grateful for the many amazing volunteers who give the gift of freedom and a second chance to the wildlife.
Check out their Website, Facebook & Instagram for upcoming events, and more information about this great organization!