Wildlife Rescue Association has been saving wild animals for 41 years with the help of people like Paul and Rosemary. The couple contacted Wildlife Rescue Association when they noticed an injured bird near Vancouver General Hospital. Being new to the country, they were unfamiliar with the local wildlife.
“All we knew was this injured animal needed help and we felt sorry for it,” Rosemary explains. That was 13 years ago.
Since then, Paul and Rosemary’s passion for the care and rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wildlife has continued to grow. They are firm believers that when they provide for others, the reward is tenfold, and they knew they could make a difference: “We saw these vulnerable animals not having a voice or access to help.”
This philanthropic commitment to rescue aligns with their deeply felt values to help vulnerable wildlife and give them their best chance to return to a free and natural life in the wild. To this end, they are donors, volunteers, and have arranged a planned estate gift to the Wildlife Rescue Association.
Paul and Rosemary take an active role in the wellbeing of the animals they bring to Wildlife Rescue for care. They became volunteers for the release team, so they can participate in returning the animal back to the wild once it has recovered. They appreciate being part of the solution and shared success with Wildlife Rescue.
“I get a kick of endorphins when I have the opportunity to release a recovered animal back to the wild,” says Paul.
Wildlife Rescue has treated more than 125,000 animals since 1979 and has grown into an internationally recognized organization with the highest standards for best achievable care.
For them, it was natural to become Freedom Partners through Wildlife Rescue’s monthly giving program. It feels good knowing they are helping to provide medicine, veterinary care, and species-appropriate nutrition to wildlife all year round.
“Whenever we see a story in the news about Wildlife Rescue saving an animal, we know we are a part of that.”
As the population of Metro Vancouver continues to expand, pressures on urban wildlife are increasing. It is important to Paul and Rosemary that they can help wildlife for years to come. With the help of their investment advisor, they included Wildlife Rescue in their estate plans.
“We have seen first-hand the compassion of staff and volunteers at Wildlife Rescue and want to ensure their good work can carry on far into the future.”
To learn more, visit www.wildliferescue.ca
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