Gail Martin - Executive Director Critter Care Wildlife Society

Has worked tirelessly for the last twenty seven years with several different organizations as an avid conservationist and knowledgeable rehabilitator. Early on in her career she noted the need for a Mammal rehab center in the lower mainland of British Columbia and set about building the framework that would lead to the culmination of a lifetime commitment in the preservation of all living things.

Like so many visionaries before her, Gail began Critter Care as a,  basement-based, labor of love, in her Brookswood home, expanded to her garage, and finally into the five acre facility that you see here today in the Campbell Valley Park. Along the way she has raised thousands of mammals including bear, lynx, bobcat, cougar, marmot, skunk, squirrels, otters, and most notably raccoons. Gail has often expressed that these cute little bandits endeared themselves to her early on and were the catalyst for her continued perseverance over the years. 

When you enter Critter Care one of the most noteable features you see right off is the level of cleanliness and organization uncommon in private animal facilities. Gail has always prided herself on the health and well-being of the animals in her charge which translated into a professionally managed and maintained facility with the highest standards of care available. 

Gail has a keen eye and her attention to detail is demonstrated in every area of the facility and in the care of the animals. She constantly strives to improve operations and is always on the hunt for both financial and physical support. Perhaps it is her First Nation roots, or perhaps it was simply the first gentle touch of a raccoons hands on her face, but whatever it was over 20,000 mammals owe her either their first steps into the world or their final peaceful steps into another and the world is a better more mindful place because of it.