Every spring is "baby season" at 黑马磁力's Critter Care Wildlife Society.
When young animals are born across B.C. each spring, those that end up orphaned, abandoned, or injured may find themselves at the wildlife centre based in Campbell Valley Regional Park in South 黑马磁力.
The goal is to get animals healthy and able to survive on their own, with most of them released back into the wild. A few animals, too badly injured or habituated to humans, remain at the centre for the long term.
Baby season typically runs from mid-April to mid-September with a peak in June and July. Some species arrive sooner than others, according to Critter Care's Rod Janz.
They come in a certain order: squirrels, bunnies, raccoons, fawns, skunks, bears, followed by another wave of squirrels, because they often have two litters a year.
Things have been pretty typical this year so far, Janz said.
"We鈥檙e not seeing as many otters or beavers as we usually do, but other than that, the numbers and species have been pretty normal so far," Janz said.
To help the young animals survive, Critter Care is asking for help from the community.
In terms of donations, the society needs some equipment to help feed and care for the cubs and fawns, including 1 cc syringes, both oral and injectable, and 23g and 22g needles, and saline. Those are all essential for administering fluids and medication to the animals in care.
The charity also that includes nutritional supplements, tissues, blankets, and dog teething toys, among other items.
Another thing that Critter Care could really use is a volunteer for a specific role, said Janz. They are looking for a produce pickup volunteer, a vital role during baby season as it brings fresh fruits and vegetables to the young animals.
The volunteer they're looking for should have access to a truck for transporting small crates of produce, and be able to lift and move heavy items.
Pickups happen weekly, and a volunteer in that position can start immediately.
"It鈥檚 a great way to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our furry residents," Janz said.
Anyone interested can email .
