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The Procyon Post: What's New! Volume 8, Issue 7, July 2026
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To start with this month, I would like to send out some more gratitude! First, our thanks go out to It Takes a Village, organizers of the June 14 Trivia Night, for choosing Procyon Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Centre as this year's charity partner! They raised $2400 on our behalf! Thank you so much!
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I would also like to thank a young man named Isaiah McCloud, a talented birdwatcher, photographer, and artist. Isaiah combines his love of birds with his artistic abilities by creating beautiful paintings from the birds he photographs. He then turns his artwork into greeting cards, selling them at local markets and generously donating 50% of the proceeds to Procyon Wildlife. We are incredibly grateful for his support and inspired by his dedication to wildlife conservation at such a young age.
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Read in our Animal Updates this month about all the animals we have in our care, how they are doing, and the moves some are making to outdoor enclosures. Apple the porcupine has moved into her new domain, and two of our fox kits have moved outside as well. You can see the excitement this move can provide in Custodian Debra Spilar's article Big Day for Fox Kits! These adorable animals just radiate excitement. It's so good to see!
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Also below, you can read a short story with a happy ending and a reminder of how dangerous swimming pools can be for wildlife.
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Our wildlife babies are growing quickly and many are now transitioning from formula to solid foods. As a result, we’re running low on some important supplies and would greatly appreciate your help. Our current needs include baby food purée (fruits and vegetables), canned sardines in water, eggs, and Strawberry Ensure. Every donation, no matter the size, helps us provide the nutrition these young animals need to grow strong and healthy. Even donating just one item can make a real difference. If needed to ship items using Amazon, our address is 6441 7th Line, Beeton, Ontario L0G 1A0. Thank you for supporting the wildlife in our care and helping us give them the best chance at a successful return to the wild.
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HELP is in YOUR hands... IT'S IN ALL OUR HANDS.
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Article by Angela van Breemen*, images by Jen Howard and Crystal Faye
Approximate read time: 3 minutes.
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It’s been a very busy season for us, and we are only midway through the year. Currently, we have 252 animals in care, and we have admitted 713 animals so far this year, comprising 51 different species. Typically, during the month of June, …
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Article and images by Debra Spilar
Approximate read time: 1 minute
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Today marked an exciting milestone in their journey. Our growing fox kits have officially graduated to one of the six large enclosures we’ve built specifically for foxes and coyotes. To say they were excited would be an understatement! They spent the day hopping around like little bunnies, exploring …
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What some TLC can do
This young rabbit was found floating in a finders pool. He was barely breathing when found and was lying on his side open mouth breathing for hours catching his breath. It became clear to them that he needed more care than just drying off as he was unable to run away. Thankfully he was brought to Procyon. He had nearly drowned and needed oxygen treatment and monitoring of his lungs. He did make a full recovery and was released less than a week later!
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If you have a pool in your yard, please consider adding a wildlife ramp to save any critters that happen to fall in!
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Thanks to the volunteers who have stepped up, we have been able to extend the hours of our hotline service to Monday through to Sunday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm & 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. There are few open shifts in the schedule, so please contact us today if you are interested!
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ALL TRAINING IS PROVIDED AND YOU CAN WORK FROM HOME!
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From time to time, our supporters ask us for a list of items which we may need. Many of these items can be found on our Amazon wish list. To download an electronic version of our Wish List, please click here
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If you encounter a wild animal that you believe needs help, please call us first at 905-729-0033
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If you encounter a sick, injured or orphaned wild animal, please call first at 905-729-0033 and leave a message. A volunteer will return your call ASAP and will complete the admitting form over the phone with you.
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We currently do not have a rescue team to pick up animals that are injured or in distress. Unfortunately, we do not have the people and money needed to provide this service. Please contact your local animal control. The animal must already have been contained and arrangements made with us to receive the animal.
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Our telephone operators return calls from 10 am to 5 pm daily. If you are calling outside of business hours, please do not leave multiple messages. You will be called back the following morning. You will be given a phone number to call upon your arrival with strict instructions to be followed.
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Thank you for your understanding.
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Every donation, no matter what amount, counts! Thanks so much,
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Our Mission: Procyon Wildlife is dedicated to working with our communities in an effort to help wild animals in need of care. Our goals are to rescue, rehabilitate and safely release these animals, and to promote public appreciation for wildlife preservation.
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Procyon Wildlife is a Registered Charity* dedicated to rescue, rehabilitate and safely release orphaned and injured wildlife. * Reg Charity # 818086621RR0001
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