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30 July 2017 |
A huge thank you to Peter Norrey who has donated a very generous £2,500! This is a great help, especially this time of year with the 200 plus resident hedgehogs and other wildlife we are currently to caring for!
These little rabbits were accidentally dug up and although given time for mum to return....she didn't come back sadly. So they will be hand reared until they are big enough for release
Little Dazzle is settling in well, she is very defensive which is good....but not for my arms, although covered, still bruise from little nips when I get caught 'off guard'!
A baby Moorhen chick was taken off of some children who were playing with it....These chicks are incredibly difficult to hand rear, they call constantly for their mother and don't do well on their own.....If you find one on its own the parent bird won't be far away they are excellent mothers
The fledgling season is upon us. We have taken in a number of blackbird fledglings sadly these were all catted so their chance of survival is greatly reduced.
We are always amazed at how many people don't realise that most birds don't fly from the nest, they fledge the nest and spend time on the ground where they are support fed by the parents until their feathers grow and then they can fly which can take up to a week. This is when they are at their most vulnerable. if you do own a cat please be aware there may be young birds in the garden, keep your cat in by day if possible and let him out at night to give the birds a chance.......remember this process is only temporary ....please call the mobile number to discuss anything that may be of concern to you
Fox cubs continue to arrive at our door 4 came from Dorset found at the entrance to a den, it is very likely something happened to the vixen for them to crawl to the surface, they are all quite weak, so we will do our best for them.....
Then another came in from near Andover, she is not well and I can only think she may have had some sort of trauma, we will monitor her closely......All the other fox cubs are coming along well. The little pile of 4 have just started to taste solid food so on our way to weaning.
This brings our numbers up to 15.....
We would be most grateful for any donations of puppy or kitten wet food, puppy pads would be very useful ......thank you...
Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital shared ITV News Meridian's Outfoxed! Unsuspecting badger loses out to this tea-thief.
So you're a badger, minding your own business, eating your tea... What could possibly go wrong? More animals in action in Simon's Blog www.itv.com/news/meridian/2017-02-27/simons-blog-animals-in-action/
Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital shared Stop the cull's post.
to kill 1 badger costs at least £500. the government says killing 23 badgers will save the life of one cow. 1 cow costs between £600-£1,200 in compensation to a farmer if it gets bTB. so the government is according to it's own numbers, spending over £12,000 to save £1,000 thankfully the NHS, police and education systems aren't in crisis so spending money like this to keep a core group of tory voters happy doesn't matter to much...
Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital shared Hannah Willow's post.
So here it is our biggest ever giveaway to help Wiltshire Wildlife hospital. They have been very kindly given the money to buy the ambulance but still need help to run the hospital and to equip the ambulance. To be in with a chance to win this pendant just go to the fundraising page. www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/lyndon-newton?utm_id=106&utm_term=enYMQ22Aj Just give a donation and add a comment to let us know you have done so. We will draw the winner at random on Friday evening. Please help us to help this great cause by sharing as widely as possible. Good luck
A little pile of fox cubs! These are the four siblings who came in 2 weeks ago....they are growing, and doing well....
Thank You Animal Friends Pet Insurance!
Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital would like to thank Animal Friends Pet Insurance and the employee of the quarter (Gavin) for nominating us for there extremely generous donation of £3,000. This very generous donation will go towards the funding for the animal food supplies, which is one of our major ongoing expenses. Thank you Animal Friends for your support.
WE NEED YOUR HELP
Have you found a sick, injured or orphaned animal and wondered where to find help and advice?
The Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital provides a 24-hour rescue and advice service for Wiltshire’s wildlife. Our team of dedicated volunteers rescues, treats, cares for and rehabilitates mammals, birds and reptiles in preparation for their release back to the wild in and around the Wiltshire area.
All animals admitted are given the same care and attention, regardless of species.
Emergency contact number: 07850 778 752
The Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital is treating an increasing number of animals and relies solely on memberships and donations. Every patient needs suitable accommodation, a specific diet, warmth, a quiet environment, regular care and monitoring. They may also need veterinary treatment and medication. Help them by becoming a supporter or donating towards this much-needed cause.