Running Wild Rescue is a volunteer-run Non-Profit Organization based in Moose Jaw and Regina that was established in 2018. The majority of animals they rescue are from the prairies. They have fosters across Western Canada from Manitoba to Vancouver Island and they partner with multiple Cat Cafes in BC and offer adoptions across Western Canada.
Types of Animals they work with: Dogs, Cats, Rabbits & Other Small Animals
If you would like to volunteer with Running Wild Rescue you can do so by:
- Fostering
- Temporary Foster/Pet Sitter
- Pet Taxi/Errands
- Fundraising Events
- Adoption Events
- Wedding/Event Bartending Fundraisers
- Walk/Socialize Animals
- Help behind the scenes with graphics, social media, writing content, photography, etc
You can check out different ways to volunteer and fill out their form HERE.
Running Wild Rescue is always looking for volunteers to help foster animals as there is no short supply in animals in need.
Running Wild Rescue accepts fosters across Western Canada. They supplies all necessary food, supplies and veterinary care including spay/neuter. You can apply to become a foster and check out what is expected from you! A few key things they look at are:
- Do you own your home or rent? If you rent, are you allowed to have animals in your home?
- What does your lifestyle look like? They will try to match you up with animals that fit your lifestyle the best they can.
- Are you willing to work on training? Are you interested in helping some more complicated situations? (ex; dogs with leash reactivity, high medical needs, animals with anxiety, etc)
- Do you have other animals in your home? Are they okay with animals? Are they vetted?
- If you’re interested in fostering dogs, they also ask about your yard. They’re mainly checking to see if you have a fenced yard or adequate measures in place to keep a dog safe and secure when going outside.
- They do a home check; either by photos, or using a video chat platform like FaceTime or Zoom to ensure your home is safe and you’re ready to care for an animal
Running Wild Rescue relies on donations to help rescue and care for animals in need. They are ALWAYS in need of:
- Financial donations to cover the costs of vet bills
- Cat Litter
- Wet & Dry Dog, Cat, Puppy & Kitten Food
- Gently used kennels & crates
- Towels, bedding, other linens
- Food & water dishes
- Puppy pee pads
- Leashes, harnesses & collars
- Toys
- Poop Bags
- Litter pans & scoops
- Cat trees and scratch posts
- Training aids
- Large Cat enclosures (they use these to set up adoption events or quarantine sick kitties)
Check out their Linktree, Facebook & Instagram for adoptable pets, upcoming events and more information about this great organization!