The Guelph Humane Society helps over 1500 wild animals within Guelph and Wellington County every year! So far this year, over 1400 injured, sick and/or orphaned wild animals have come through our shelter doors in need of help. Upon arrival at GHS, trained GHS staff members assess the animal (when necessary with advice from a licensed wildlife rehabilitator) to evaluate their condition and determine if the animal is a candidate for rehabilitation. If so, volunteer drivers then make the long commute to transport wildlife to licensed wildlife rehabilitators where they can receive the extra care they need.
Husband and Wife duo, Laurie & Paul, are two of our amazing Wildlife Drivers! Laurie and Paul first joined our team of foster volunteers back in 2019, but have since become driving superstars, logging over 100 hours driving in the last year! We can always count on Laurie and Paul to drive injured and orphaned wildlife to one of our many licensed wildlife rehabilitators, whether it be squirrels, mice, rabbits, or robins!
Being a Wildlife Driver volunteer involves a lot of flexibility in order to get injured/orphaned wildlife off to a rehabilitator as soon as possible once they arrive in our care. But thanks to dedicated volunteers like Laurie and Paul, we are able to send injured and orphaned wildlife off on their calm, stress-free ride to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator where they can receive the extra care they need within 24 hours.