The Owl Foundation

04/05/2026

🐣🦉 Happy Easter from The Owl Foundation!
Spring is a season of new beginnings for people and for wildlife. Thank you for supporting the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of owls in need.
Wishing everyone a wonderful Easter! 🌸

03/19/2026

03/06/2026

We encourage everyone to sign House of Commons petition e-7000 ( https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-7000 ) which calls for a ban on sale and use of anticoagulant and neurotoxic rodenticides, and related regulatory actions, in Canada. These poisons cause severe suffering and slow death. They are both an animal welfare issue, and an ecological issue. Rodenticides sicken or kill non-target animals of many kinds that happen to consume poisoned bait or consume poisoned rodents or consume other animals that have fed on poisoned bait or poisoned animals. Rodenticides are persistent poisons and they accumulate in animal tissues and they travel up the food chain. They harm or kill species such as raptors and other top predators that are natural controls on rodent numbers. Studies of rodenticides in birds of prey and carnivorous mammals and reptiles have found that rodenticides are detectable in a high percentage of the animals tested. Many species of birds that are not raptors have also been poisoned by rodenticides. Rodenticides have been identified as a threat to many endangered species. Rodenticides have been found in tests of waste water and sewage, through which they enter the aquatic environment, and they have been found in fish and invertebrates. Rodenticides have become global poisons.

There is no obligation on the part of the House of Commons or any Member of Parliament to authorize the publication of an e-petition or to present an e-petition or a paper petition to the House of Commons. Neither the House of Commons nor any Member of Parliament authorizing the publication of an e-...

02/07/2026

💔 ANTI VALENTINE’S DAY FUNDRAISER 💔

After the huge success last year, we’re bringing back our Anti Valentine’s Day fundraiser.

Not feeling the love this Valentine’s Day?
We’ve got the perfect way to turn heartbreak into something meaningful.

Make a donation to The Owl Foundation and name a mouse after your ex. That mouse will then be fed to one of our owls.
Petty? Maybe.
Helpful? Absolutely.

✨ BONUS:
A $50 donation gets you a guided tour of our facility during our Fall 2026 tours, and yes, that tour can be for you and your new partner. Growth. Healing. Character development.

All proceeds go directly toward the care, feeding, and conservation of our owls.

Skip the chocolates.
Support wildlife.
Find closure. 🦉

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-owl-foundation/
or
Send Etransfer to [email protected] (no password required) as well as a follow-up email with your name and address!

12/31/2025

THERE IS STILL TIME!!!
DONATIONS AND CRA (Canada Revenue Agency)

If you would like to make a donation to The Owl Foundation and receive a 2025 tax receipt, it will need to reach us by Dec. 31. We would recommend sending it via Canada Helps or an Etransfer this year by 11.59pm.

Canada Helps [https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-owl-foundation/]

Send Etransfer to [email protected] (no password required) as well as a follow-up email with your name and address!

There is still time to help our feathered friends and get a 2025 tax receipt.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from The Owl Foundation.

As winter settles in, this is one of the hardest times of year for owls and other wildlife. We’re grateful to everyone who supports our work to rehabilitate injured raptors.

Thank you for helping us give owls a second chance. Wishing you a safe, peaceful holiday season and a strong start to the new year.

12/13/2025

12/10/2025

We are excited to share our Fall 2025 newsletter, highlighting another meaningful season of rehabilitation, foster care, and release work at The Owl Foundation.

Important note. If you are sponsoring an owl as a Christmas gift again this year, today is the final day to make a donation and still get your certificate in the mail in time. After today we can not guarantee it will come in time!!!

12/05/2025

🦉 Happy Volunteer Appreciation Day! 🦉

Today we celebrate the incredible volunteers who make The Owl Foundation’s work possible.
From our amazing mouse house team, to cleaning enclosures, to helping care for injured and orphaned owls and a plethora of other duties, our volunteers give their time, strength, and heart to ensure every owl in our care has a second chance.

12/02/2025

🦉 This Giving Tuesday, Give the Gift of Hope! 🦉

For over 50 years, The Owl Foundation has been dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, fostering, and providing sanctuary for owls. Our mission is to give these incredible birds a second chance at life, whether that’s releasing them back into the wild, fostering owlets, or providing a safe, permanent home for those who cannot be released.

This Giving Tuesday, your support can make a real difference. Every donation helps us care for owls in our sanctuary and support our ongoing rescue and care efforts.

Prefer a quick, easy donation? You can send an e‑transfer to [email protected], (please follow up with an email with your address for tax receipt if we don’t have you on file).

Another option: Donate via our page on CanadaHelps [https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-owl-foundation/]

Looking for a truly unique Christmas gift? You can sponsor an owl undergoing rehabilitation or a resident owl. A meaningful way to support wildlife this holiday season. We’ll send you (or directly to them) a beautiful certificate featuring the owl you choose, along with an opportunity to attend our fall donor tour. It’s the perfect gift for anyone who loves nature and wants to make a lasting impact. See above for how-to’s, but add your gift recipients information to follow up email. Donor card in comments.

11/29/2025

🌨Pardon my snowy irruption, but we wanted to share some news! It’s shaping up to be a Snowy Owl irruption year! What’s a snowy owl irruption? ❄
An irruption year happens when snowy owls, typically found in the far northern regions, move south in greater numbers than usual. This is usually triggered by a good breeding year. Young owls are pushed out by adults as they compete for winter resources and space. Occasionally the movement is a result of food shortages or other environmental factors up north, causing them to search for food further south. This event can happen every 4-5 years but when it happens, it gives us an opportunity to see these beautiful northern visitors.
We have already admitted two young Snowy Owls to The Owl Foundation. So far most of the sightings being reported are of young first year owls. A good indication that this is due to a good breeding year. Very exciting as the Snowy Owl is a species at risk and has been designated as Threatened in Canada and Vulnerable globally. Unfortunately, when they come south, these magnificent birds face some serious threats. Their greatest dangers include:
🚗Cars: Collisions with vehicles are a major risk for owls hunting along roadways. Pictured above is of a snowy owl with a fractured wing
🎯 Bad Birding Practices: Some birders may bait snowy owls (which can disturb their natural behavior and health), or get too close in an effort to snap a photo causing the snowy to waste precious energy resources with evasive flights or taking their attention of a potential meal—stressful for the birds!
🦉Emaciation: Often young snowies in their first year can struggle with success and on their journey are often faced with competitors as they move into new areas. It is important for this reason that you keep disturbances to a minimum so they can focus on the dangers around them and hone their hunting skills on wild prey.

Their natal habitat is open spaces with stunted trees and scrubs. The snowy owl is comfortable perched low or standing in open fields. As always, if you spot an injured owl, or see something of concern regarding behaviour you are seeing, please contact a licensed rehabber immediately. And if you're lucky enough to see one of these stunning creatures in the wild, remember to view them from a distance to minimize stress and disturbance.
Let's help protect these majestic birds during this irruption year!

11/08/2025

🦉 Important Reminder from The Owl Foundation 🦉

It's been one week since the time change, and as the days get shorter, we want to remind everyone that owl collisions with vehicles become more frequent. With the sun setting earlier, many of our nocturnal friends are more active during twilight hours, increasing their risk of being hit.

If you encounter an owl on the road:

1. Don't stop traffic – Always pull over safely.

2. Contain the owl – Gently place the bird in a safe container, such as a box, to keep it calm and protected.

3. Do not feed or water the bird – Our goal is to stabilize the owl for professional care, not to interfere with its recovery.

4. Contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator immediately – Time is critical, so please reach out for help as soon as possible.

We are ready to assist if needed. If you come across an injured owl, don’t hesitate to contact us or a licensed rehabilitator.