Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (IWRS)
welcome
How can we help?
Our facility in Summerland is government licensed to care for native small mammals, reptiles and aquatic birds. We are not open to the public to drop off animals directly- to protect hospitalized animals from stress while recovering. We focus on rehabilitating and releasing aquatic species responsibly.
Have a common Okanagan wildlife question?
Go to our Found Wildlife section.
Get expert advice on human wildlife conflict prevention in our beyond rehabilitation section. For species that are not part of our rehabilitation program, we still give you guidance on how to help the animal (e.g. bear cubs, deer, raccoons, songbirds, raptors, invasive species).
We strive to provide education about how to live with wildlife for the public and our volunteers.
We also collect data from our patients whenever possible and are expanding our network of professional partners constantly. Our beaver program includes participation in wetland restoration and live webcams in our beaver enclosures.
Choose one of the following options:
FOUND WILDLIFE THAT NEEDS OUR CARE?
Email us, please include:
1) Your location
2) A picture of the animal
3) Why human care is needed?
4) Have you captured & contained the animal already?
5) Can you transport the animal to a drop-off location for us?
HAVE A CRITICAL WILDLIFE EMERGENCY?
Call the RAPP hotline:
1.877.952.7277
For reporting wildlife involving public safety speak with a provincial Conservation Officer. This includes cougar, wolf, bear, coyote and deer questions.
WANT TO ARRANGE A WILDLIFE DROP-OFF?
Call one of our local veterinary partners:
Our veterinary partner clinics are available to receive pre-arranged wildlife drop-offs for our facility during their respective business hours. Choose from our veterinary partner contacts list.
HAVE A GENERAL WILDLIFE QUESTION?
Call the BC SPCA hotline:
1.855.622.7722
For info on different animal species, including general urban wildlife questions. Get advice on wild, domestic and farm animals across BC.
Interior Wildlife’s team of veterinary and wildlife professionals operates the only licensed year-round wildlife rehabilitation facility with a focus on aquatic wildlife in the southern interior of British Columbia. Our facility is purpose-built to care for small mammals such as beavers, otters, porcupines, badgers, bats, skunks and marmots. We also have housing and resources for reptiles such as turtles, as well as water birds including herons, swans, geese, ducks, loons, seagulls. We release all our wildlife patients when they are ready and do not have permanent wild residents.
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THANK YOU KINDLY FOR YOUR SUPPORT !!!
Wildlife rehabilitation in BC is NOT funded by the government
Our sponsors & supporters:
How to Donate
We are funded by private donations, grants and sponsorships.
As as registered charity, we can provide tax receipts for your donation!
Via e-transfer
E-transfer us directly and 100% of your donation goes to us: donate@interiorwildlife.ca
Via PayPal
Click on the icon below to get
re-directed to our PayPal account for secure credit card payment
Via Canada Helps
Click on the icon below to get re-directed to our charity account with CanadaHelps.org
Via Snail Mail
Send a cheque to our office:
PO Box 988
V0H1Z0, Summerland,
BC,
Canada
