08/12/2026
There are people you meet as you travel through life whose impact on the world around them is immense. Candy Gallant is one of those people. Don’t let her diminutive stature fool you. When it comes to rescuing and rehabilitating all living things, she is a force of nature. For over 50 years she has helped countless animals, big and small, she takes them all. Often, when other places would have put the animal down or will not accept them. She will take them and work with them to give them a chance to be reintroduced into the wild.
This little bundle of cuteness is a perfect example. Candy worked with this little Saw Whet owl for awhile until finally, last night we had the privilege of being there for its release. She placed it caringly on the rail of her deck and we quietly watched as it looked around, trying to decide if it was safe and the best place to fly. After several minutes of observation, the owl suddenly(just as I took my eye off my camera) flew straight over my head and into the tree behind me. It was wonderful to see it free, healthy, and happy. I swear it looks like it is smiling at Candy in this photo. Or telling her, “Thanks for all the help and your patience. I am going to be just fine”.
Her dream is to build and open a seperate rehab center on her property. This is an expensive, long, and complicated process which she is now undertaking. If you can donate to the PEI Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Inc (Candy Gallant’s Wildlife Group) every dollar counts. You can even get a tax receipt for your donation. If you cannot donate you can always join the group to see if there is any way you can help. Right now they are having a fundraising 50/50 draw for example.
Thanks Candy for all you do. The wildlife of PEI is forever grateful. sharecangeo Canadian Geographic Welcome PEI Discover PEI 🇨🇦 Prince Edward Island Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune