Manitoba animal rehab centre hosting wild baby shower
The Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre is hosting its annual baby shower aimed at shoring up their supplies before the busy season.
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Manitoba Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre A baby otter is bottle-fed by a staff member at Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre in Île-des-Chênes, Man., on May 1, 2026. She was found orphaned at Oak Hammock Marsh before she was brought to the centre for help. At this young age, she requires six to seven feedings a day. The otter is the youngest the organization has ever rehabilitated. (Ken Gabel/CTV News Winnipeg)
Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre Harriet the hawk is perched at Île-des-Chênes, Man.’s Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre on May 1, 2026. She was found last August orphaned with a retinal detachment. She has since been fully rehabilitated but the injury meant she missed her first migration – a pivotal milestone for a hawk’s survival. As a result, she is now an animal ambassador at the centre helping to raised awareness about the rehab’s work. (Ken Gabel/CTV News Winnipeg)
Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre Una the great horned owl poses for a photo at Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre in Île-des-Chênes, Man., on May 1, 2026. Una was found as a fledgling with a missing right eye and misaligned beak, which turned out to be congenital. According to the centre, Una was being neglected by his parents, likely due to his injuries which make it difficult for him to hunt. He was brought to the rehabilitation centre, where he is now a permanent resident. (Ken Gabel/CTV News Winnipeg)
Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre Una the great horned owl perches on Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre’s Amy Wilkie on May 1, 2026. The animal ambassador will also be on-hand at the Île-des-Chênes, Man., centre’s Wild Baby Shower, a fundraiser being held at its campus on May 2, 2026. The annual event helps the facility prepare for spring – its busiest season due to the influx of orphaned baby animals that come into their care after hibernation. (Ken Gabel/CTV News Winnipeg).
Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre Dozens of orphaned baby animals in Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre’s care are shown on photocards at the organization’s Île-des-Chênes, Man., campus on May 1, 2026. The babies are available for “adoption,” in honour of the rehab’s annual Wild Baby Shower. Folks can donate towards each patient’s care or buy items on the centre’s registry, all of which are gravely needed heading into its busiest season. (Ken Gabel/CTV News Winnipeg)
Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre Some of the items on the Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre’s wish list for its upcoming Wild Baby Shower are shown at its Île-des-Chênes, Man., campus on May 1, 2026. The public is invited to visit the facility during the event on May 2. Folks can also purchase items on the organization’s online registry or donate through its website. The items and cash will help the rehab be ready for the influx of orphaned babies it receives each spring. (Ken Gabel/CTV News Winnipeg)
Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation An orphaned baby otter enjoys a cuddle at Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre in Île-des-Chênes, Man., on May 1, 2026. She is about to have a lot more company at the facility. Each spring, the rehab admits more than 750 baby animals to its hospital who are orphaned, injured and in need of urgent care. (Ken Gabel/CTV News Winnipeg)
