Documentary highlights plight of B.C. wildlife with behind-the-scenes look at rehabilitation centre [Video]

Those who volunteer and work at Critter Care, a B.C. wildlife rehabilitation centre that has treated and released thousands of animals since its inception almost four decades ago, are seldom the type to toot their own horn.

It can be argued then, that a documentary highlighting the strenuous efforts of its countless team members, interns and volunteers has been long overdue.

Scheduled to be released Nov. 13 on YouTube, a new short film brought by Critter Care offers behind-the-scenes access to the Langley-based centre. With interviews from various staff members and footage of some of the facility’s most beloved creatures, it delves into some of the centre’s most moving rescue stories.

Critter Care’s Rod Janz said the movie will highlight the “countless hours” its team members dedicate to the care of each animal. Following each creature closely, the film will capture everything from the moment the animals are brought in …