Squamish's Wilson the Canada goose, which was rescued with an 80-centimetre (31-inch) arrow sticking out of its rump on Jan. 14, is doing just fine.
After his capture and urgent vet care, Wilson was transferred to MARS Wildlife Rescue, located near Courtenay on Vancouver Island.
The rescue's director Leona Doig told The Squamish Chief that Wilson is "doing very well."
She said the goose's wound has greatly reduced in size and rescue staff are very happy with how it is healing.
"He is eating well on his own and continues to be very feisty," she said in an email on Feb. 21.
"When we feel he is ready to move outside, we will start work on weatherproofing his feathers, before [readying him] for release," she said.
"This is all good news for this amazing bird. He has become very special here at MARS Wildlife Rescue and one of our many favourites among our caregivers."
The folks behind MARS Wildlife Rescue helped 1,035 in-need animals in 2024.
To donate to their efforts go to the giving page on the rescue's website.
