Listed: Scary, scaly, furry friends

Local sanctuaries for less than loved animals

By Brittney MacDonald, Life & Style Editor

People love to help animals. However, we can get a little picky when it comes to what kind. An injured kitten or puppy? Sure! But what if it’s a lizard, snake, or bee? Some animals and insects, through no fault of their own, just give us the heebie-jeebies. That doesn’t mean that they’re any less important to the environment. Here’s a list of some organizations doing great things for our less-than-loved scary, scaly, or furry friends.

1. Community Bat Programs of BC (bats)
2. Honeybee Centre (bees)
3. The Reptile Guy (reptiles and arachnids)
4. Urban Safari Rescue Society (reptiles and arachnids)
5. Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre (wolves)
6. Wildlife Rescue Association of BC (wildlife)
7. Grouse Mountain Grizzly Bear Habitat (bears)
8. Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society (wildlife)
9. OWL (raptors)
10. Raptors Ridge Birds of Prey Inc. (raptors)