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The Procyon Post: Volume 5, Issue 6, June 2023
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Procyon Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre is pleased to announce that Lynn Perrier has joined our team as a consultant. Lynn is a former businesswoman who has been actively fighting for protection and care of animals for the last three decades. She is the Founder of RAAW (Reform Advocates for Animal Welfare) and consults with members of the Provincial Government …
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Article by Elizabeth Trickey and photos by Jen Howard
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EEK, a spider! Yes, so many people suffer from arachnophobia. It is an irrational fear. Humans are thousands of times bigger, yet so many people are frightened of the wee creatures! Strangely enough, a good number of humans don’t seem to fear much larger critters, ones that can really do serious harm. We all love to see …
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Waldo our beautiful big toad has gone home. His finder even bought him a cute little toad house to shelter in. Waldo, you have it made. Live happy and free. *Wasaga Beach fox will be going outside soon on his final stages of rehabilitation. The enclosure has been undergoing some new changes to make it better for our …
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Article, photos and videos by Annette Bays
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We have a large pond in front of our house with a floating dock in the middle. The dock is often used by a variety of birds and ducks, but we were very surprised, the other day, to find it being used as a sunning spot for a family of River Otters. Otters …
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What do you do to relax? We all need to relax and melt away the day-to-day stresses. Our wildlife can help alleviate tension and anxiety. In fact, watching them can provide the best stress relief in the world. My backyard is certified by the Canadian Wildlife Federation. Certification requires the area to have water …
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Message from the editor: We came across this helpful article and pictures by Kimberly Parker, former wildlife rehabber for the Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition. She graciously agreed to let us share her images and message. We hope this sound advice will save baby rabbit lives. Removing baby rabbits from their nests, or unknowingly mowing over their nest can have fatal consequences!
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If a rabbit is injured, has been attacked by a dog or cat, or has ants on it, then please bring it to the nearest wildlife centre for treatment. Otherwise, leave that bunny alone!
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It is a MYTH that if you touch baby wildlife of any kind that the mother will no longer care for the babies. This is NOT true! Of course, don’t needlessly handle babies, but if you do pick up a rabbit, squirrel, bird etc to move it to safety or check for distress, the mother WILL still care for it after being touched.
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PLEASE NOTE: As per MNRF regulations, Procyon Wildlife volunteers handle all wildlife wearing gloves. The images displayed show ungloved hands, and were taken several years ago and are courtesy of Kimberly Parker and are not Procyon Wildlife images.
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Rabbit #1 : There is a distinct lighter colour under the skin. This is the milk line- milk in the babies stomach. The mother has recently fed this baby and is being cared for by the mother. It’s skin isn’t wrinkly and is not showing signs of dehydration. Leave this baby in the nest!
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Our first fawn of the year enjoying his outdoor time. This little guy came in last week after being found lying on his side, cold and lethargic at the side of the road. He is responding well to treatment and his hydration has improved. How he is pictured here is actually a perfect example of a fawn that DOES NOT need …
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On Tuesday night, May 23rd, a volunteer from Innisfil got a call about a doe that was fatally killed by several vehicles hitting her on Innisfil Beach road. A witness said that she believes she saw one to two fawns fleeing the scene. She called for some reinforcements to locate the infants as the street is incredibly busy and the babies …
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Thank you to Jodi and Norman, organizers from https://www.gottarunracing.com/ who have chosen Procyon Wildlife as the beneficiary of the Second Annual Rainbow Trail Run. The event will be held on Saturday, July 29 to Sunday July 30th at Earl Rowe Provincial Park, Alliston, Ontario. If you would like to participate or sponsor one of the runners, please visit the following link: https://raceroster.com/events/2023/71600/rainbow-trail-run-2023
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STOP BY OUR BOOTH AND LEARN ABOUT ONTARIO WILDLIFE AND THE WORK WE DO AT PROCYON! ALL PROCEEDS FROM SALES AT THE PROCYON BOOTH WILL GO TO RESCUING INJURED & ORPHANED WILDLIFE. We will have for sale handcrafted bat boxes, Procyon clothing such as baseball caps, tee-shirts, very comfortable Procyon Raccoon slippers, wildlife figurines, and FREE kids’ colouring pages! We …
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Enter to WIN $20,000 for your favourite charity - we would be grateful if you choose Procyon Wildlife! Every $1.00 you donate to Procyon Wildlife during the month of June, enters us in a chance to win $20,000.00 for the centre! Imagine the difference $20,000 could make to the orphaned and injured animals in our care! MONTHLY DONATIONS ALSO COUNT …
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We are very grateful for the support from Ashley Newman and Jacquie Raaphorst. In 2021, they first organized Innisfil’s Biggest Garage Sale and we are delighted that they have chosen Procyon once again as the charity they will be supporting. Their goal is to raise $2500.00 for the centre! The Sale is now a TWO DAY EVENT and will be …
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Our orphaned and injured baby wildlife needs your help.
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URGENT: We are looking for animal care volunteers at Procyon wildlife for our morning (6 am to 11 am) and evening shifts (6 pm to 11 pm).
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All mid-day shifts are currently spoken for.
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During baby season wildlife babies need to be fed frequently during the day which is why our first shift goes from 6 am in the morning and our last shift ends at 11 pm at night).
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Please volunteer today. Animal care is rewarding. Help is in your hands.
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If you would like to volunteer to handle our hotline, then we need you! THE HOURS we need for telephone service are Monday through to Sunday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm & 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Currently, our hotline is operated from 10 am to 5 pm, but we'd like to extend the hours of our hotline service during …
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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, or contact Ontario Wildlife Transport. The animal must already have been contained and arrangements made with us to receive the animal.
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Also, please check our map to see if Procyon Wildlife falls within your geographical area. Currently, we admit animals within a 50-kilometer range of the center. Check the map here. If you are outside of the area, please check this list of Ontario wildlife rehabbers for the one closest to you.
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Our telephone lines are operated 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.
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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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Bat Boxes
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Provide a safe environment for bats, by installing a bat house on your property! Did you know that bats can eat thousands of insects per night?
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Beautifully handcrafted bat boxes made by one of our volunteers, with our Procyon Wildlife logo.
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Pick up at our GIFT SHOP.
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$50.00
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Baseball Hats - Procyon Wildlife
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Attractive baseball caps with Procyon logo. Adjustable strap for comfort.
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$15.00
Pick up at our GIFT SHOP.
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Key Chains by ForLeatherMore
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Vintage Look Genuine Leather Keychains with the design of your favourite wild animals!
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When placing your order leave in the note section what animal image you'd like. Until Supplies Last.
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Pick up at our GIFT SHOP.
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$10.00
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Ready to Do Some Spring Cleaning?
Our popular textile recycling program now runs year-round. For your convenience, two textile recycling bins are on-site at the entrance of our driveway. Help divert textiles from our landfill sites and raise funds for Procyon Wildlife!
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Our popular textile recycling program now runs year-round. For your convenience, a textile recycling bin is on-site at the entrance of our driveway. Help divert textiles from our landfill sites and raise funds for Procyon Wildlife!
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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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