The society accepts songbirds, birds of prey, waterfowl and mammals such as foxes, coyotes, and young deer. The the Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (CWRS) strives to release all wildlife back to their natural environment.

Species that are accepted at the CWRS:

All song birds such as American robins, waxwings, finches, etc.
All raptors such as hawks, falcons, owls and eagles
All waterfowl such as geese, ducks as well as shorebirds
Small mammals such as white-tailed prairie hares, porcupines etc.
Small carnivores such as foxes & coyotes


The CWRS does not have the capabilities to take large mammals, such as bears or cougars. However, in the past the CWRS has taken in juveniles and performed essential medical treatment before transferring them to a more remote centre. Please feel free to contact the CWRS if you are unsure whether the CWRS will accept a particular animal. If you encounter a very large mammal (e.g. a bear) that is in trouble please contact the Alberta Sustainable Resource and Development Ministry, Alberta Fish and Wildlife branch at (403) 297-6423 and they will tell you what to do.