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NOTE OWREN cannot verify or guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by individuals and organizations for inclusion on OWREN's Referral Directory or on any of the websites below. Information may be out of date and in some cases the individuals listed may no longer be authorized. Ensure the person you contact is legally authorized - ask to see a copy of their authorization.
OWREN offers this information service only for the benefit of its members and the public. It is not to be considered an endorsement of anyone listed.
The MNR does not yet have or publish a list of all authorized custodians in Ontario nor does OWREN. It is currently not possible to obtain a single listing of all authorized custodians in the province in one central database. OWREN along with other organizations and groups has been asking the Ministry to publish this information for the public benefit, for 12 years now. Ontario is one of the few areas in North America that does not have this information readily available to help assist wildlife. We understand this policy may be changing in the future but, we're still waiting. *Additionally, under current privacy legislation, only those members who have given OWREN their written permission to be listed on this site - will be listed on this site.
OWREN MEMBERS DIRECTORY
PLEASE NOTE, OUR MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY IS CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED
CONTACT THE DISTRICT MNR OFFICE IN YOUR AREA TO LOCATE AN AUTHORIZED WILDLIFE CUSTODIAN.
Other Sources to Locate a Wildlife Rehabilitator
Wildlife Rehabilitation Information Directory
http://www.tc.umn.edu/~devo0028/contact.htm
To find listings for Canada, scroll down and click on 'International Wildlife Rehabilitator Contacts (outside the USA)'.
Wildlife International
http://www.wildlifeinternational.org/EN/public/emergency/emergencyrehab.html
With an easy search function to enable you to locate by country/province or state.
Ministry of Natural Resources
The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) in Ontario, has district offices through the province. Issuing authorizations to custodians falls under their mandate. Each district maintains a list of those who are authorized in that area. You can locate maps of the districts by searching the MNR's website:
When you have obtained the number and location for the district office in your area, call and ask for the Senior Fish and Wildlife Technical Specialist. This individual should be able to provide you with the names of other authorized custodians or centres near you.
It is not currently possible to obtain a single listing of all authorized custodians in the province in one central database. The MNR currently does not provide OWREN with any access to this information.
A Word About Listings
The vast majority of wildlife custodians and rehabilitation centres in Ontario are not paid for the work they do nor the services they provide in their own communities.
They depend on community donations, and their own fundraising efforts. Shortfalls in funding are often offset by the custodian’s own personal income to maintain the ability to provide care and rehabilitation for these animals.
There is no 'paid government funding' for those voluntarily doing wildlife rehabilitation.
If you want to help, please support the independent wildlife custodian or rehabilitation centre in your own area.
No individual rehabilitator or wildlife rehabilitation centre has the unlimited resources that are necessary(caging, manpower, funding, etc.,) to responsibly and effectively care for all the wildlife that may be presented to them in a given season. Simply because they have listed themselves on a website should not be taken to imply that an individual or a centre, can, or will, accept ALL wildlife brought to them - at ALL times. Some custodians may only have the resources or ability to effectively care for one particular species or age group within a species. Others choose to specialize in certain species and age groups and limit their intakes to provide the best care.
Please be aware of these limitations when contacting these individuals or centres (or when referring members of the public to them) and whenever possible, please contact the individual or facility directly and make arrangements in advance, before you deliver wildlife to them.
Finally, you may encounter an answering machine when you attempt to contact a rehabilitator, especially during the very busy spring and summer seasons. Be patient in waiting for a response.
Also note that you will likely need to deliver the wild animal to the rehabilitation centre or rehabilitator. Most of them cannot fund the costs of providing free pick up services, and all of them are kept very busy caring for the animals. Please be considerate and find a way to deliver the animal to them, along with a donation. It will be gratefully accepted.
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