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Beaver Release
This beaver was found on a beach, appearing very sick. The iconic Canadian symbol had ended up in the ocean and ingested a lot of sea-water. Being unable to excrete so much salt made him very ill. Without rescue he would have likely died. He was given lots of fluids...
Comox Valley Community Foundation Donation
MARS would like to acknowledge the generous donation from the Comox Valley Community Foundation (CVCF). The CVCF provided $10,000 towards the purchase and installation of a solar powered hot water in-floor heating system for the wildlife hospital at the new site....
First Eagle Release of 2016
This four year old male bald eagle was rescued the end of December 2015. He had blood in his airway and a wing injury but no broken bones. He may have been in a territorial dispute with another eagle. After a three week recovery at MARS, he was ready to go, making him...
Rare Patient at MARS
We have a rare patient at MARS. On Monday this beautiful juvenile Golden Eagle was rescued in Bear Creek Park. This is only the second one at MARS in the last ten years! The bird was not injured but was soaking wet and quite thin. Golden Eagles are very powerful and...Mary Jane (Maj) Birch
Birch, Mary Jane (Maj)
October 6, 1949 – November 18, 2015
“A life that touches others goes on forever”
Up until a few weeks before her death, Maj was actively seeking funds to build the new hospital. Please help…
Eagle Release Nov 28 2015
On November 14th we were called about a sick or injured eagle found on a homeowners property. Upon our arrival the bird looked as though it might be dead but when Reg approached she jumped up to defend herself. This eagle was very large and
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MARS rescues and rehabilitates wildlife from all over northern Vancouver Island – from south of the Comox Valley to beyond Port Hardy as well as the nearby mainland and gulf island. This is a very large area and our caseload …