IWRS Partners
Our Drop-off Partners
Please email us before dropping off a wild animal at one of our designated drop-off locations.
We accept only wildlife species which we can care for in Summerland.
Our facility is purpose-built to care for small mammals such as beavers, 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.
Kelowna
Fairfield Animal Hospital
Update (February 2025): Not currently accepting any wildlife due to bird flu policy
Kelowna Veterinary Hospital
Ph: 250-860-2408
1955 Kent Rd
Kelowna
Open: Mon-Sat
Call clinic before dropping off an animal!
Lake Country
Trilake Animal Hospital
Ph: (250) 766-3236
10564 Powley Ct
Lake Country
Open: Mon-Fr (primary care)
Weekends (emergency care)
Call clinic before dropping off an animal!
Vernon
Sunridge Veterinary Clinic
Ph: (250) 545-8011
2800 28 St
Vernon
Open: Mon-Fr
Call clinic before dropping off an animal!
West Kelowna
Westbank Animal Care Hospital
Ph: (250) 768-4688
Unit 303 - 3550 Carrington Rd
West Kelowna
Open: Mon-Sat
Call clinic before dropping off an animal!
Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital
Ph: 250-769-9109
2476 Westlake Rd #112
West Kelowna
Open: Mon-Fr
Call clinic before dropping off an animal!
Penticton
Lindsey Veterinary Hospital
Ph: 250-492-8113
2503 Skaha Lake Rd
Penticton
Open: Mon-Fr
Call clinic before dropping off an animal!
Penticton Vet (BC SPCA Penticton Vet Hospital)
Ph: 250-493-1530
15 Duncan Ave E.
Penticton
Open: Mon-Fr
Call clinic before dropping off an animal!
Our mentors
The Langen family at the Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter in Smithers run one of the longest-standing modern rehabilitation facilities in our province. They saw the need for a wildlife shelter in the Bulkley Valley, Northern BC and are now looking at a wealth of knowledge and experience they have collected over the past 30 years. The Langen's specialize in the care of bears and ungulates and are leaders in successful black and grizzly bear rehabilitation.
Together we promote the coexistence of wildlife in our neighbourhoods, so injured and orphaned animals don't just have euthanasia as their only option.
Our friends
The Rehabilitation Team at the BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops has a fully equipped veterinary facility located in Kamloops, BC. This facility cares for a wide range of species, including songbirds and raptors (which IWRS does not have resources for). Each year, over 400 animals are admitted and a highly dedicated team of staff and volunteers take care of wildlife patients.
To reach out, call: 250-573-3242 ext. 230
SORCO is located near Oliver, BC, a facility dedicated to rehabilitating injured and orphaned birds of prey/raptors. SORCO services the entire Okanagan Valley and West Kootenays. SORCO has a large eagle flight pen and can provide conditioning for wild raptors prior to release into the wild again. They care for about 100 raptors annually. To reach out, call: 250-498-4251
Would you like to become a drop-off partner?
Are you a local veterinary clinic, wildlife control agency or conservation society looking after a certain species (e.g. bats, beavers, turtles, water birds)? Contact us to find out how to become a drop-off partner.
Our service area: Salmon Arm to Oliver.
Email us: info@interiorwildlife.ca
CLINIC GALLERY
NOTE: Any drop-offs to our partner VET CLINICs need to be confirmed by us first!
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
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Office address: PO Box 988 V0H1Z0, Summerland, BC, Canada
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