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Three birds were found by Matrix Solutions (hired by Husky) Saturday around 2:30 p.m. and taken to a volunteer for the Wildlife Rehabilitation Services of Saskatchewan by the Ministry of the Environment.
They were then brought to Wendi Wandler with Lend a Paw Animal Rescue in Maidstone who opened her home and facility to help these birds.
Jan Shadick of Living Sky Wildlife Rescue in Saskatoon, who holds provincial and federal wildlife rehabilitation permits, was contacted and came to the rescue site with Jim Krentz of Battleford.
The birds’ faces and heads were cleaned enough that they could be fed. They have to be stabilized and hydrated, usually for a minimum of 48 hours, before cleaning the oil off their bodies.
The rescue of these animals was possible because of the generosity of those who donated items that were greatly needed for cleaning the birds. At this point, Husky will be providing any additional supplies needed, so the best way to support these rescue efforts would be to support the organizations involved so that they can continue to help at the oil spill site. The organizations with personnel and volunteers on site include WRSOS, Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation, Lend A Paw, and Canine Action Project.
