Events & News

Bears are on the move and sightings in neighbourhoods are more common than ever. Whether you're out for a hike or taking out the trash, it’s smart to know how to avoid an encounter and what to do if you run into one. Here’s what you need to know.

Spring and summer bring a burst of new life to the forests and fields of British Columbia. It is not uncommon to come across a baby mammal that appears to be alone and in need of help.

Here at Critter Care Wildlife Society, we're incredibly grateful for your generous support and thoughtfulness when donating food for our animals. We often get asked about meat donations, so here's a quick and (hopefully) clear guide to help you know exactly what our furry friends need and what we'd prefer you leave at

Back in March, we had the chance to sit down with Kayra, one of our dedicated interns at Critter Care Wildlife Society. Originally from England, in this interview, he shared what drew him to Critter Care, what a typical day looked like at the time, and how the experience was shaping his future goals.

In July 2023, Critter Care Wildlife Society received two special arrivals — Monroe and Hepburn, two raccoons rescued from the movie industry. Unfortunately, their time in the spotlight wasn’t glamorous.

As the winter snow finally melts away, our bears have begun to wake from their winter dormancy period. Unlike true hibernation, black bears enter a state called "torpor." Torpor is a period of deep lethargy where their metabolic rate, heart rate, and breathing rate slow down significantly.

If you received our previous newsletters in the mail, you probably remember our two bobcat kittens, Teetonka and Kaya. These Mission-native sisters have completed their journey with us and have now been released back into the wild.

When Annick first travelled from her home in the Netherlands to Critter Care Wildlife Society three years ago, she didn't expect to find something she loved so deeply. Initially, she came to complete a school internship but soon discovered a passion for wildlife rehabilitation that drew her back again. Now, Annick is here once more, working closely with animals and learning important life lessons along the way.

When Tegan Owen began searching for wildlife internships abroad, she had one goal in mind: to gain hands-on experience in animal rescue and rehabilitation. That search led her from her hometown of Sheffield, England, to British Columbia, where she joined Critter Care Wildlife Society as an intern.