Our Mission
We help wildlife get back home to the wild.
Many wildlife adapt to living in our urban Ottawa environments, but they face many challenges. Mothers are accidentally killed by cars or illegally trapped and relocated, leaving behind orphaned babies. If they lose their mother while they are young and vulnerable, these babies have no hope except for the care we provide.
Get Involved
We would not be able to help so many wildlife without the help of our dedicated team of staff, interns and volunteers. There are many ways to get involved and help wildlife. We have opportunities for summer student employment, full-time internships, Volunteers and co-op and field placements.
Come join our dynamic and diverse team of people from the community with a passion for wildlife and the environment.
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Meet Laney, an orphaned raccoon found on the side of a busy intersection. At just 100 grams on admission, Laney was one of the smallest
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Do you have old linens you no longer want? RVWS is always looking for more linens for our baby animals. We use sheets, pillowcases, and
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
It is always important to either try and reunite baby wildlife with their mom or make sure mom is coming back to feed them. Afterall,
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
It's World Environment Day! Each small act makes a big difference. Today, and every day, let’s protect the planet by caring for all its creatures,
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
This eastern gray squirrel was admitted in early May after being found on the road—and then climbing up a passerby’s leg. Baby squirrels that follow
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
As we head into a long weekend, we thought it timely to share our 1-pager on co-existing with coyotes. Unfortunately, this comes after a pair
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
These red squirrels were found under a car hood. The finders tried to reunite the babies with mom but no luck. Fortunately, they brough the
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
An update on Polar. She is growing steadily and is doing well. She had learned how to eat solids faster than any raccoons we had
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Although skunks are generally insectivores they are also opportunistic, meaning they will eat what is readily available. One prey type they can consume are venomous