Our Network
Working Together makes us Stronger
Below is our network of contacts for various animal-related issues.
Animal Justice
The Animal Justice is Canada’s only national animal law advocacy organization.
1. Animal Justice Canada is a Canadian Registered Charity, 803997212RR0001.
2. Animal Justice Canada Legislative Fund (“Animal Justice”) is a federally incorporated not-for-profit dedicated to advocating for the humane treatment of animals.
Big Sky Ranch Animal Sanctuary
The Big Sky Ranch Animal Sanctuary is a non-profit organization that rehabilitates abused or injured animals. They also take in unwanted animal. The Sanctuary provides quality care for as many animals as their funding allows. There are no time restrictions on animals in their care. Their focus is to Improve relations between animals and humans.
Cushing Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, International School for Earth Studies (Québec)
The Cushing Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is run by a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Please note: this establishment is also a business. Their wildlife sanctuary activities include rehabilitating the local indigenous wildlife. Those animals not able to return to the wild become permanent education animals. Animals they rescue and release include foxes, bear cubs, skunks, raccoons, deer fawns, coyotes, and birds of prey.
List of Authorized Ontario Wildlife Rehabilitators
Here is the list of all Ontario Wildlife Rehabilitators who have a valid Wildlife Custodian Authorization.
Minstère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation (MAPAQ)
In Quebec, if you see a companion or farm animal in an unacceptable situation or one that is not receiving adequate care, contact MAPAQ at 1-844-ANIMAUX (264-6289).
Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs (MFFP)
The mission of the MFFP is to promote knowledge acquisition. They also ensure the development and optimal use of forestry, wildlife and parks in Québec.
Ministry of Ontario's Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry (NDMNRF)
The NDMNRF Minstry protects Ontario’s biodiversity. They also promote economic opportunities in the resource sector and support outdoor recreation opportunities. This is the Ministry to contact should you wish to apply for Ontario’s Wildlife Custodian Authorization.
Ontario Wildlife Rescue (OWR)
Ontario Wildlife Rescue’s primary goal is to connect people who have found injured or orphaned wild animals with those who can look after these animals until they are ready to be released back into the wild. Their website provides a wealth of knowledge and contact information for both rehabbers and the public.
You can also contact Laurel at 519-842-9416 or [email protected] (email). She will distribute your information to her list of Rehabbers in Ontario. One of them may be able to help you with the animal you have found.
Ontario Wildlife Transport (OWT)
Ontario Wildlife Transport is a volunteer organization assisting people with no other means of transport to get injured and orphaned wildlife to Wildlife Rescue Centers across the province. OWT’s goal is to get wildlife in need into care as quickly as possible.
Interested drivers who would like to volunteer with OWT can visit https://www.facebook.com/
For questions or to submit a transport request, please send OWT a message at https://www.facebook.com/
Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife Centre
Ottawa Humane Society (OHS)
The OHS provides a safe haven for domestic animals with nowhere else to turn. They are involved with rescuing, reuniting and re-homing these animals.
Ottawa Rabbit Rescue
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
PETA is the largest animal rights organization in the world with more than 6.5 million members and supporters. PETA focuses on four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time. These areas are in the: laboratories, food industry, clothing trade and entertainment industry. PETA also works on a variety of other issues including the cruel killing of rodents, birds and other animals who are often considered “pests”. Finally, they also work on cases involving cruelty to domesticated animals.
Their motto: “Animals are not ours to experiment on, eat, wear, use for entertainment or abuse in any other way” provides a very powerful message.
PETA works through public education, cruelty investigations, research, animal rescue, legislation, special events, celebrity involvement, and protest campaigns.
Social Media Animal Cruelty Coalition (SMACC)
SMACC strongly discourages people from watching or sharing cruelty content. However, if you have seen cruelty content on social media, first and foremost please report it to the platform even if you think that they will ignore your report.
Then please report it to SMACC. Information provided by the public is a valuable part of SMACC’s strategy to combat the proliferation of online animal cruelty content.
Additional Information
In Canada ...
For animals in immediate danger, please call police at 911.
In Ontario ...
llegal activity related to plants and wildlife can be reported to the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry — 1-877-TIPS-MNR (1-877-847-7667).
You can report suspected animal abuse and welfare issues to:
- The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) at 1-833-9ANIMAL (1-833-926-4625);
- The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCS) at 1-888-668-7722 ext. 327, or email [email protected];
- Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477);
- The RCMP;
- Your local police; and,
- Your local Ontario SPCA Animal Center, Affiliated SPCA or Humane Society.
In Ottawa, Ontario ...
The city of Ottawa Bylaw Services transports injured stray domestic pets and wildlife. The Bylaw Services brings these animals to the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) for care. Therefore, for sick or injured wildlife and stray pets please call 311.
For large wildlife such as deer, moose and bear, please call Ottawa Police Services at 613-236-1222.
In Quebec ...
If you have information regarding animal cruelty or neglect please call the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Western Quebec at 819-770-7722.
Please report any illegal activity related to plants and wildlife to the Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs.