HEADS UP– WILDLIFE ON THE MOVE AGAIN As animals come out of hibernation and babies are born the likelihood of encountering wildlife in your neck of the woods increases dramatically. If you find a baby animal alone, there is a good chance the mother will come back.  Unattended baby hares or baby squirrels, for instance, might indicate that the mothers are foraging for food to bring back, or are staying away intentionally to not attract predators to their locations. What should I do?   Do not become an accidental kidnapper.  All too often, perfectly healthy babies are mista ..read more

Shared from muskoka411.com/start/aspen-wildlife-seeks-volunteers-and-other-support-as-impacts-of-pandemic-hit-sanctuary/ Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is seeking more volunteers to do maintenance work as the sanctuary faces their busiest time of year with a shortage of full-time volunteers. The Rosseau-based sanctuary has minimal staff with only two full-time employees and a handful of part-time staff, said Linda Glimps, director of fundraising and volunteer management for Aspen Valley, so they rely heavily on volunteers. It’s a particularly busy time for the sanctuary as they attempt ..read more

Shared From:https://muskoka411.com/start/port-carling-teen-to-kayak-75-kilometres-as-fundraiser-for-aspen-valley-wildlife-sanctuary/ Port Carling 13-year-old Cailan Punnewaert is no stranger to advocacy or fundraising, and this summer, she’s paddling 75 kilometres in support of Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. Last year, she raised just over $10,000 for the sanctuary by fundraising and spreading awareness at festivals and other events along with going door to door. Since those methods are on hold due to COVID-19 restrictions, Cailan decided on a kayak fundraiser as a unique way to fundraise t ..read more

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Hello Friends of Aspen Valley! ​Fall is here which means we are wrapping up with our busiest time of year— orphaned animal season in the spring and summer. This year we have been successful in rehabilitating orphaned wildlife from deer fawns to raccoons to otters to foxes, and more! So far this year we have taken in over 600 animals in need and our staff and volunteers worked around the clock to give them each a fighting chance of returning to the wild one day. ​Most releases have been completed by this time of year some of which included beavers, otters, black bears, grey squirrels, red squi ..read more

Hello, Friend of Aspen Valley! ​Spring is finally here, which means our nurseries will begin to fill with many orphaned critters in need. Litters of raccoon kits, nests of baby squirrels, young porcupines, and more, all have something in common… they’ve lost their parents and they’re hungry! It is through these upcoming months that our staff and volunteers will work tirelessly to replace their mothers care and return them to the wild as strong and healthy adults. We can’t wait to see what this season has in store for us and our new, wild patients.  Want to help us stock up for “orpha ..read more

We are excited to announce that the Gordon and Patricia Gray Animal Welfare Foundation has donated a total of $30 000 over 3 years towards the care of the animals at Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. Money from the grant will be put towards the upgrades that are currently in progress on our lynx and bobcat enclosures.  The Gordon and Patricia Gray Animal Welfare Foundation is 100% committed to providing support for those engaged in the conservation, education, and rehabilitation of all wildlife. They are one of the few foundations that provide funding for all species of wildlife - from fis ..read more

​Hello, Friend of Aspen Valley!  This past year you helped us make huge strides for injured and orphaned wildlife. You donated what you could, shared the updates we posted on Facebook, joined us on our new Instagram account, visited the sanctuary for a tour of our permanent residents, engaged with us out in the community, and so much more! Your thoughtful support has helped us take in over 750 wild animals in need in 2018. ​Your support ensures that the animals will get the help that you would want them to receive. What wild animals in need will we save together this coming year?! If you ..read more

Still a mystery how the 3 cubs got trapped in the outhouse By Tricia Lo, CBC News Three baby bears found trapped in a Banff washroom are packing on the pounds and adjusting well in their temporary Ontario home, says one of the people overseeing their rehabilitation. The cubs have roughly tripled in weight from six to 18 kilograms since their April arrival at the Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, north of Toronto. Sara Locke, who's worked with the bears from the beginning, says they spend their days eating fruit, digging for peanuts and playing in their enclosure p ..read more

Over the past month, Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary has admitted 6 bears for to our facility for care. Bears have been getting injured on roadways while they are seeking food. This summer was very dry and food for the bears this year is scarce. This means bears are travelling more than usual in search of food to help them get through the winter. Please be conscious of putting away any food sources that bears may be interested in and keep your barbecues and other attractants clean. Thank you to CTV Barrie for coming out and helping us spread the word! ​ Watch the CTV Barrie post here ..read more