Squirrel

The Alberta Wildlife Rehabilitators’ Association will promote and monitor wildlife rehabilitation in the Province of Alberta through education and unified standards.


Our mission:
  • Maintain the “AWRA Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation”
  • Work with government agencies to standardize regulations and monitor the operations of wildlife rehabilitation centres
  • Work with veterinarians and other wildlife rehabilitation organizations in the development of new knowledge, techniques and technology for the care and rehabilitation of displaced wildlife
  • Assist rehabilitation centres with facility reviews to maintain permitting requirements
  • Facilitate communication among rehabilitation centres, and between the rehabilitation centres and government agencies
  • Promote appreciation of wildlife through the dissemination of knowledge and information about them
  • Establish a code of ethics for our members to follow and they are to:
    • achieve high standards of wildlife care
    • exhibit dedicated, conscientious and responsible behaviour
    • establish good, safe work habits within the guidelines of current health and safety practices
    • share skills and knowledge with other rehabilitators
    • enlist the services of veterinarians
    • employ educational programs to prevent further losses to wildlife population
    • establish guidelines for evaluating and improving rehabilitation efforts
    • allow for variations in methods of rehabilitation
    • encourage community support