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Northern Lights Wildlife Society

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17366 Telkwa High Road

Smithers, BC V0J 2N7

The Northern Lights Wildlife Society is dedicated to give injured and/or orphaned wildlife a second chance at survival.

t: view phone(250) 847-5101

w: http://wildlifeshelter.com

e: info@wildlifeshelter.com


Northern Lights Wildlife Society offers the following products and/or services:
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The Founders of the society, Angelika & Peter Langen immigrated to Canada in 1982. Both trained animal keepers, they had previously worked in zoos in Germany. After living in Smithers for several years, they became aware of the fact that there was no place for injured and/or orphaned wildlife to go to and that such animals ended up being killed. With great enthusiasm they approached the local wildlife branch only to find out that rehabilitation programs where met with great uneasiness by the government. After years of discussions and formulating permits, their dream finally became true in 1989.

At first the shelter was used very reluctantly by the authorities. But as first success became apparent and as the public became aware of the shelters existence, the demands on the shelter grew rapidly. With the Langen’s covering most of the costs and almost all of the work involved, the shelter soon reached dimensions that required a new approach in order to secure adequate housing and care for the animals in need. As a result the Northern Lights Wildlife Society was formed in 2001 and in 2002 the society became a registered charity. The shelter has now entered a new era. The board is actively looking for sponsors and volunteers to ensure the shelter's ability to care for all wildlife that is brought to our attention. Most birds are referred to other shelters , as there are a number of excellent bird shelters available already.

Though all mammals and birds are accepted, the shelter in Smithers has become a haven for bears, moose and deer. The shelter has become an expert in bear rehabilitation. Up to January of 2008 a total of 131 black bears, 2 Grizzly Bears and 2 Kermode bear have found a temporary home here and have been or will be released to the wild. With many other shelters unable to work with such large mammals, due to space and/or housing restrictions, the Smithers shelter has become a last refuge for bears from all over BC. The moose and deer raised at the shelter and released into the nearby park have done extremely well and have proven the success of the program, by producing and raising young in the wild year after year. Careful management, thrives to prevent the animals from becoming too human oriented, as that would prove to be a hazard to their own health (i.e. hunting season), as well as to the safety of humans ( i.e. hikers ) Fortunately most animals seem to make a distinct difference when dealing with their handlers or strangers. This fact ensures that proper care can be given, while still securing the safety of other humans. Up to date none of the animals raised at the shelter have become nuisance animals.

What We Stand For

Mission Statement:

To assist and support wildlife by providing shelter and care for injured and/or orphaned wildlife, rehabilitating such wildlife, providing public education and collecting and publishing research data.

Philosophy:

In today’s world our wildlife faces ever increasing challenges in their daily quest for survival as they share the space with humans.The immediate and obvious threats arise from death or injury due to such things as cars, trains, barb wire fencing and poaching.Furthermore, the continuous loss of habitant, ignorance of wildlife needs, public reactions and resulting government actions plus a general lack of data to assist in the creation of rules and laws that secure wildlife survival, pose a monumental hurdle in the quest to provide living space for wild animals.

Through providing shelter, feed and medical care we can help injured and/or orphaned wildlife until they can be rehabilitated in their natural habitant.Not only does this supply a moral solution to the question of : “what to do with such animals”, but it also offers an excellent opportunity for educating and involving the public and hence creating a better understanding and respect for the animals we live with.

The careful collection of scientific data and its availability to all interested parties ensures better knowledge and provides a platform for future projects and studies.

Mandate:

To ensure that the government and other related organizations are aware of our existence.

To provide transportation and possible capture of animals in need.

To provide species specific feed, shelter and medical care for the duration of their stay.

To provide species specific feed, shelter and medical care for non releasable animals for the purpose of public education and awareness, data collection and possible breeding programs.

To provide adequate facilities for the various types of animals in our care o minimize human contact in order to ensure a high rehabilitation success rate.

To prepare the wildlife for rehabilitation.

Transport to rehabilitation grounds.

To provide access on all data (ie milk formulas, feeding schedules, medical info etc) arising from caring for wildlife.

To enhance public education through presentations, written materials and if possible interaction with wildlife “ambassadors” (non releasable or captive born wildlife).

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  • Suzy & Johnny leaving for freedom
    Suzy & Johnny leaving for
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    Helena
  • Volunteer Marion Kleebauer
    Volunteer Marion Kleebauer
  • Volunteer Jessica Souza, from California
    Volunteer Jessica Souza,
from California

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