Heaven's Wildlife Rescue
Heaven's Wildlife Rescue is a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation and education centre in Sarnia-Lambton that rescues, treats, and rehabilitates orphaned, injured, and displaced native wildlife for release. The organization provides public guidance on humane wildlife interactions and delivers outreach and education programs while relying on volunteers, sponsors, donations, and fundraising to cover medical and operating costs. They run donation drives and sponsorships for everyday supplies and animal care, and maintain local drop-off points for needed items.
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Last updated on Feb 8th, 2026
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Wildfire smoke safety update for wildlife and pets
Heaven's Wildlife Rescue warns that wildfire smoke over Sarnia Lambton is harming wildlife and pets and shares practical steps to help. Keep pets indoors, provide shallow fresh water for birds and small animals, avoid noisy yard work, drive carefully on rural roads, and text (519)466-6636 if you find an animal needing assessment by a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.
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Online auction
Heaven's Wildlife Rescue is running an online auction that ends Sunday, July 18, 2026, featuring donated items to raise funds for the rescue. Visit the auction page to browse items, place bids, and support the organization.
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Community donation drive with Tree Top Learning & Pet Valu
Heaven's Wildlife Rescue thanks Tree Top Learning, Pet Valu, and community donors for holding a donation drive and contributing items that help keep the rescue running. The organization shares a heartfelt message of gratitude and recognition for partner support.
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Brief organizational update
Heaven's Wildlife Rescue posted a short, candid update on 2026-07-14 noting the difficulties they are facing with the message "It’s a hard life here at HWR!". The post is a prompt to follow the rescue for further details or opportunities to help.
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Fundraiser thank-you and support request
Heaven's Wildlife Rescue thanks Soup's Up and Sticky Fingers for hosting a fundraiser and asks neighbors to stop in this week to support the rescue. The nonprofit also requests that supporters share the Facebook post to boost awareness and community participation.
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Volunteer driver needed for injured raccoon transport
Heaven's Wildlife Rescue is urgently seeking a volunteer driver to transport an injured raccoon from St Thomas to their rescue in Oil Springs. If you can help, message Peggy at 519-466-6636 to coordinate pick up and delivery.
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Wildlife rescue donation wish list
Heaven's Wildlife Rescue needs bundles of wood shavings, Puppy Chow, and Kleenex to care for growing wildlife babies, with donation drop offs accepted in Petrolia and Oil Springs. Small contributions make an immediate difference for feeding, cleaning, and outfitting outdoor enclosures.
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Holme Automotive annual car show fundraising
Holme Automotive is holding its annual car show today in Corunna with barbecue proceeds donated to Heaven's Wildlife Rescue. Stop by to enjoy the show and support local wildlife through the event barbecue fundraiser.
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Wildlife rescue recognition
Heaven's Wildlife Rescue thanked two community members after a young skunk trapped with its head in a bottle was freed on July 3, 2026. Gordo Smith reported the animal and Kayla Elizabeth responded to a Facebook post to remove the bottle, resulting in the skunk being released.
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Sponsor a grey squirrel
Heaven's Wildlife Rescue is seeking a sponsor for a grey squirrel admitted after a failed reunification, asking for a $35 per month sponsorship for the roughly 2.5 months the animal will remain in care. Sponsors should comment the name they want to give the squirrel, and payments can be made through CanadaHelps for a tax receipt or by transfer to peggy@heavenswildlife.org.
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Pepper admitted with injured paw
Heaven's Wildlife Rescue reports that Pepper was admitted last week with an injured front paw after being found alone, and her finders are sponsoring her care. The update, credited to Lindsay Cole, thanks the community for swift help and notes that Pepper is under the rescue's care while she recovers.
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Canada Day wildlife-friendly celebration message
Heaven's Wildlife Rescue posts a Canada Day message urging neighbors to choose silent or low noise fireworks, laser or drone displays, glow sticks, or community light shows to protect wildlife, pets, and people. The note asks residents to keep pets indoors during fireworks and to check yards the next morning for debris that could harm animals.
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Baby raccoon rescue request
Heaven's Wildlife Rescue requests immediate help searching near Cairo Road and Main Street in Bothwell for a baby raccoon found beside a deceased adult. Volunteers should check ditches and surrounding areas, bring gloves and a tote, and text Peggy at (519) 466-6636 to coordinate.
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Supporter and donor thank-you message
Heaven's Wildlife Rescue thanks Tree Top Learning and Pet Valu for their support and expresses gratitude to all donors and students who created beautiful posters. The brief message highlights community contributions and recognizes both organizational and individual efforts to help local wildlife.
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How to help wildlife during extreme heat
Heaven's Wildlife Rescue recommends putting out a bowl of fresh water during extreme heat, placing it in a shaded, quiet spot away from heavy foot traffic and pets. Change the water every day and wash the bowl regularly to prevent algae, bacteria, and mosquitoes, a simple routine that helps raccoons, squirrels, chipmunks, skunks, and opossums survive hot, dry periods.
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Raccoon transport assistance request
Heaven's Wildlife Rescue requests volunteer drivers to help transport a raccoon for Lambton Cat Rescue, with intake scheduled around 10:00 AM on 2026-06-22. If you can help with a short, time sensitive pickup, contact K Heather Lubbers to coordinate details.
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Point Edward Art Fair fundraising update
Heaven's Wildlife Rescue thanks organizer Tanya Pether and the community for the inaugural Point Edward Art Fair, which combined local art, a community raffle, and vendor support to raise a significant contribution for wildlife care. Jeremy's Texas BBQ donated time, supplies, and proceeds, and the event honored the memory of Tim Pether while rallying volunteers and local businesses around the rescue's mission.
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Orphaned raccoon litter moved to outdoor enclosure
Heaven's Wildlife Rescue announced that an orphaned litter of raccoon babies was moved into an outdoor enclosure on June 19, 2026, and publicly thanked sponsors Sebastian (@terriportelli), Leonardo (@taniamiseiko), Daisy (@kellyannklassen), and Paws (@valeriechipman). The post also noted one baby from the litter remains unsponsored.
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Fundraiser at Pet Valu Corunna
Heaven's Wildlife Rescue is running a fundraiser at Pet Valu Corunna and is asking the community to drop in and donate to support rescue operations. The organization emphasizes that every dollar helps save a life and links to the fundraiser post on Facebook for more information.
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Wildfire risk and prevention advisory
Heaven's Wildlife Rescue warns that wildfire risk is currently high and asks community members to take simple actions to prevent fires and protect homes and wildlife. The post highlights that wildfires destroy habitat and can injure or kill animals, and it links to more information.
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Youth engagement through posters
Heaven's Wildlife Rescue applauds posters that help young people connect with local wildlife, saying that youth engagement plants seeds for future conservation. The brief note highlights posters as a small but meaningful tool for building long term stewardship in the community.
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Gratitude to supporters and event impact
Heaven's Wildlife Rescue thanks Pet Valu and Tree Top Learning for their support, noting that events like this enable the organization to keep rescuing wildlife in need. This short community update highlights how partner support directly sustains rescue operations.
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Thank-you post for donations to wildlife rescue
Heaven's Wildlife Rescue publicly thanked Treetop Learning and Pet Valu Petrolia on 2026-05-27 for donating much needed items to care for wild orphan babies. The short post expresses appreciation and highlights the important role local donors play in supporting wildlife rehabilitation.
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Summer volunteer intern wish list
Heaven's Wildlife Rescue in Oil Springs is asking for gently used outdoor games and gear to make life brighter for summer volunteer interns. Requested items include a couple basketballs, 4 adult bike helmets, and large yard games such as Corn hole, Giant Jenga, Spikeball, and badminton sets.
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Opossum rescue & care instructions
Heaven's Wildlife Rescue explains how to respond if you find an injured or orphaned opossum, including texting a photo and location to Peggy at 519-466-6636 and keeping the animal safe in a secure box. The post notes that baby opossums smaller than 7 inches long not including the tail likely need help, and it requests donations via e transfer to peggy@heavenswildlife.org to support care.
