| Hello,
After months of care (303 days for the first calf admitted, and 234 days for the second, to be exact), we are thrilled to share that the two moose calves that have been at AIWC since last summer are now back out in the wild where they belong!
For those that do not know the stories of these calves, we received the first calf after she fell down a hill, away from her mother and sibling, and was caught in some debris. She was freed and left in the area in attempts to reunite with her family, but sadly after 24-hours the mother had still not returned.
The second calf came to AIWC when we received a call about an orphaned moose calf north of Grand Prairie after her mother had been killed from being hit by a car. When several other plans had fallen through, we knew we were the last hope for this calf to be rehabilitated and returned to the wild. 1,211 kilometers of driving is what it took to get this moose calf to our wildlife hospital Northwest of Calgary.
Thanks to your support, we were able to care for both calves throughout the winter, giving them time to grow and prepare for life back in the wild.
In early April, the calves were released Northwest of Calgary in excellent moose habitat. We could not have raised these calves without your help!
It really did take a “village” to support these girls. From our staff that provided them with daily care, to our volunteers and members of the community that dropped off fresh branches for them to eat, and to everyone that donated funds, all of it contributed to the wellbeing of these calves and helped get them back to the wild. You have been alongside us on this incredible journey to get these calves back out to the wild. Thank you!
Our wildlife baby season is right around the corner and we need your help to continue caring for wildlife in need. We could not live out our mission without you, and these calves are an excellent example of how you are making a difference to the lives of wildlife in need. Please donate today, every little truly does help.
Thank you and take care!
Sincerely,
Holly Lillie
Executive Director |
