Feeding Our Furry Friends: Your Meat Donation Guide

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 home!

What Our Animals Love:

Game Meat:

• Elk
  
• Deer
  
• Moose
  
  

These are ideal sources of nutrition and perfectly match the dietary needs of our recovering wildlife.

Red Meat:

• Large, unseasoned chunks of meat
  
• Steaks or roasts
  
  

Providing meat in large, solid cuts helps ensure our animals get the essential nutrients they need to heal and thrive.

Additional Acceptable Meat Options (Please Call First):

• All game birds are welcome!
  
• Ground or minced meat (Though animals aren't big fans and prefer other options, we'll accept it during shortages.)
  
• Other red meats like cow or bison (Our preference remains game meat, but these are helpful when supplies are low.)
  
  

Please DO NOT Bring:

• Pork
  
• Chicken
  
• Turkey
  
• Salmon (Currently well-stocked on fish; this may change based on new animal intakes.)
  
• Any seasoned meat

Reaching Out

We regularly reach out to local stores for donations, but our hardworking staff and volunteers often do not have the extra time needed for this. Knowing our criteria, if you’d like to help by contacting stores on our behalf and purchasing and donating directly, we'd greatly appreciate your support!

Before you drop anything off, we kindly ask you to give us a quick call. 604-530-2064 ext. 3

This ensures your donation is safe and suitable for our animals. The types of meat we need can vary, so when in doubt, just reach out!

Thank you so much for your understanding and continued support. Your thoughtful donations make a huge difference in helping our wildlife recover and return to their natural habitats!

If you'd like to purchase and donate game meat to Critter Care, here’s a list of shops where you can find it. - CLICK HERE (pdf.)