The 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. Our goal? Rehabilitate for release.
Have a common Okanagan wildlife question?
Go to our Wildlife Info section.
Get expert advice on human wildlife conflict prevention.
Learning and understanding are necessary for living with and conserving wild animals we share this beautiful valley with.
How can you join us in being stewards for wildlife and keeping our ecosystems healthy and intact? We strive to provide expert education for the public, our society members and volunteers.
To provide valuable insight into the health of local wildlife, we collect data from our patients whenever possible and are expanding our network of collaborators constantly.
We are federally & provincially licensed, as well as a member of the following professional organizations:
Before you do anything
Email us
INCLUDE: YOUR LOCATION - A PICTURE OF THE INJURED ANIMAL - WHY YOU THINK human care is NEEdeD?
HAVE A CRITICAL WILDLIFE EMERGENCY?
Call the RAPP hotline:
1.877.952.7277
For info and reporting on wildlife emergencies involving public safety
(by Conservation Services BC).
WANT TO ARRANGE A WILDLIFE DROP-OFF?
Call one of our veterinary partners:
Our veterinary partner clinics are available to receive pre-arranged wildlife drop-offs during their respective business hours.
See vet contact list below:
HAVE A GENERAL WILDLIFE QUESTION?
Call the BC SPCA hotline:
1.855.622.7722
For info on different species, conflict situations, general urban wildlife questions
(wild and domestic animal questions).
THANK YOU KINDLY FOR YOUR SUPPORT !!!
Wildlife rehabilitation in BC is NOT funded by the government
Our sponsors & supporters:
Werklund
Foundation
BC Hydro
Employee Giving
Pet Valu
Penticton
WestJet
Community Giving
Central Okanagan Foundation
Rose Valley Vet Hospital West Kelowna
BC Wildlife
Federation
Indigenous Women
In Trades Program
How to Donate
IWRS is 100% volunteer-run. We are funded solely by private donations and sponsorships. As as registered charity, we can provide tax receipts for your donation!
Donate online
E-transfer us directly: donate@interiorwildlife.ca
or by credit card via Paypal
Mail a cheque
Office address:
PO Box 988
V0H1Z0, Summerland,
BC, Canada
Via Canada Helps
Click above or below to get re-directed to our charity account with CanadaHelps.org
Wish Lists
Click on the picture above
and view our in-kind and gift wishes
