Injured Wildlife

Most wild animals are capable of inflicting serious bites or scratches, especially if they are frightened or in pain.
Foxes, Badgers, Geese, Swans, Sea birds and birds of prey etc, can all be extremely dangerous!

No matter how great your concern
NEVER PUT YOURSELF AT RISK!

Three magic words should be thought of here!
LEAVE IT ALONE!
It would be in your best interests to leave any wild animal alone and contact the HELPLINE for advice.

Any animal that is seriously injured should be referred to a Veterinary Surgeon as soon as possible.

Injured wildlife should be reported

HELPLINE 028 94 472 307

Young animals on their own or without a parent have not necessarily been abandoned - Don't go near them or attempt to pick them up - get advice.

After advice, should an animal be taken into care, it should be kept in secure, dark, quiet conditions, and disturbed as little as possible. Keep them well away from family pets, most wild animals will see your cute cat or lovable dog as a natural predator and will suffer undue stress which can lead to shock and even death.

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