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Worlds Leading Wildlife Hospital, for animal emergencies call 01844 292292, based in England. Twitter usually manned Mon-Fri 9.30-16.30.
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These are the smallest patients in our care – a trio of baby bats! These poor youngsters were found on the ground & were very cold & lethargic. They are now with one of our amazing fosterers who will hand-rear them. We are hopeful that they continue to get stronger every day!
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This fox was brought in when she was found very thin, weak, & dehydrated in someone’s garden. Our veterinary team immediately started her on fluids & provided her with food & she is already doing much better. She'll stay with us for a bit more rest & then will be released.
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Please help spread the word & keep wildlife safe this bonfire night; hedgehogs and many other species of wildlife will see bonfires as a ready-made shelter! Please remember to always carefully turn over and check bonfires before lighting. Thank you!
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This beautiful bird is a woodcock. He was caught by a cat and arrived with a wound to his right wing. Triage cleaned the wound and placed him on a course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatories. Happily, he made a full recovery. It was a pleasure to care for him!
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Move over Adam Peaty! This little hog is receiving hydrotherapy treatment after suffering from a leg injury. He will continue to have a daily swim which will help to build muscle strength back up and help with mobility. We keep his swims short so that he doesn't get too tired.🦔
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Please keep wildlife safe this bonfire night; hedgehogs & many other species of wildlife will see bonfires as a ready-made shelter! Please remember to always carefully turn over & check bonfires or move it to a new location just before lighting. Thank you!
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Meet Ian and Kathleen Hawes, 2 volunteers who will be attending the Royal Garden party at Buckingham palace in May for their charity work, after being volunteer rescuers for over 25 years. Like all our volunteers, we think they are incredible & very deserving of this honour.
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This adorable baby hedgehog was found wandering around in the daytime on his own. On arrival, he was cold and dehydrated so we quickly warmed him up and administered fluids. He has steadily improved and is feeding well. We love seeing his sweet face every day!
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These baby hedgehogs were sadly orphaned and were dehydrated on arrival. They didn’t arrive together, but we often put hedgehogs at similar stages of development together because they thrive much better in groups. After some TLC from the vet team they are now doing really well!
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One of the best descriptions we’ve heard of foxes is that they are ‘cat software running on dog hardware’ – this little cub is certainly living up to this!
#ThursdayThoughts
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Happy New Year from everyone here at Tiggywinkles! We're kickstarting the new year with some good news. This barn owl was brought in very cold & weak. After a short stay in a warm cage & a few hearty meals over the festive period he was feeling much better & was released!
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One of the adorable baby hedgehogs in our mammal nursery!
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This beautiful red kite was brought in after being found unable to fly. Sadly, her feathers were severely damaged & without the ability to fly, she would have struggled to hunt. She will remain in the hospital until her next annual moult but we’re hopeful she will fly again soon.
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This fantastic fox was brought in struggling to walk. Our veterinary team were able to confirm it was a dislocated hip, which they have managed to treat & provide pain relief for. We hope to have him back out in the wild before long.
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This hedgehog was brought in covered in oil. Our veterinary team used fairy liquid to clean her up. The danger is that she may have ingested some of the oil, so we're providing her with activated charcoal to counteract this. We'll continue to monitor & release when it is safe.
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A few weeks ago, our first badger cubs arrived. The first was abandoned but luckily he was uninjured. The second arrived weak, dehydrated and skinny. She is now well and staying with our other cub in a cosy shed. We are so thankful that we could save these two cubs.
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We're caring for this beautiful baby stoat – we’ve been calling him ‘Kit Harington’! Kit was found alone in a field & was very lethargic. He’s doing much better now & is eating well. We're confident he'll be suitable for release once ready (he’s already started hissing at us!)
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This is our permanent fox, Jacob, having a snooze. Following a head injury, Jacob has neurological damage that means he can’t be released, so he lives here with the other permanent foxes in spacious, grassy fox pens where we can monitor him & provide further treatment if required
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This poor grass snake was discovered in a sticky situation. He had come into contact with some kind of glue, causing his body and tail to get stuck together. Our nurse used a medical adhesive remover to remove the glue. It didn’t take long and after some food, he was released!
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This fox came in with an injury to his pelvis. We provided the treatment he needed, & he was kept in an inside enclosure to rest during recovery. Fortunately, he is now doing much better & has been moved to an outside pens which is the last stage before release back to the wild.
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Sometimes on a deer release they shoot off without a backward glance, & sometimes they are slightly slower off the mark, giving us a few goodbye glances before exploring their new surroundings. It's such a privilege to be able to see these wonderful animals go back into the wild.
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Isn’t he just stoatily adorable? (…sorry!) This little stoat came in recently when he was found suffering in the recent hot weather. Our Veterinary team carried out a full health check on arrival & found no obvious injuries, so he was soon released back to the wild.
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We don’t see them very often, so it was great to be able to treat this mole that had recently been found above the ground. (very unusual for moles). Our veterinary team provided him with some fluids & after a few days rest he was fit enough to be released back to the wild.
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The baby hedgehogs are arriving thick and fast! We already have 100 juvenile hogs in and it’s only June! We expect many more youngsters to arrive like this little one who was sadly orphaned. She weighed a tiny 110g on arrival but she is steadily putting on weight with us.
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The house martin was brought in after being found in someone’s garden with a wound on his leg which our veterinary team are treating and regularly cleaning. He is responding well to treatment and should shortly be released back into the wild where he belongs.
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This wood mouse had suffered an abdominal rupture after a run in with a cat. Our Vet Steve flushed the area with sterile saline & performed very delicate surgery with the aid of his surgical loupes.The surgery was successful & our tiny patient will now stay here for his recovery.
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This toad came in with a wound on his back & leg. As toads absorb moisture through their skin, one of the most commonly used method of treatments is to immerse the patient in a solution containing antibiotics & pain relief. This method is working well & he's already improving.
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One of the treatments we can offer our injured hedgehogs is hydrotherapy. This little guy had a fracture to his back leg that has been repaired & as the final part of his treatment here is receiving regular hydrotherapy to help build muscle strength back up & help with mobility.
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Huge thanks to
@Diablo
for helping us feed our birds! Please do like and RT the thread below!
Duriel the Maggot King has enlisted you to help sacrifice his horde.
For every 25 likes on this post we will donate 45,000 maggots to birds undergoing treatment and rehabilitation at
@TiggywinklesUK
.
Send millions of maggots to meat their maker.
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It’s not just large animals and hedgehogs we see at this time of year – this adorable little mouse is in our care after being caught by a cat. She has a fractured leg, which we have carefully splinted and, so far, is healing well!
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These adorable baby owls arrived after the tree housing their nest was sadly blown down. With no way to relocate the babies, they had to be admitted. Now, they are nearly fully grown living in one of our outdoor aviaries. They should be able to return to the wild soon!
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This gorgeous bunny came into us after being attacked by a dog, after X-Raying her our veterinary team confirmed it was a fractured tibia, but no leg is too tiny for us to treat so she’s in a wood cast and is recovering well in our Mammal Nursery.
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This little robin was rushed to us after he was found stuck in a glue trap. On arrival, triage quickly removed as much of the glue as they could. Thankfully, apart from losing a few tail feathers, he was otherwise unharmed. We are very happy we could help him return to the wild!
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This big eared beauty came in with a wound to her right foot that meant she was struggling to walk. Our veterinary team have cleaned and treated the wound and she'll stay with us until she is walking on the foot well again, then we will be able to release her back into the wild.
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This beautiful fallow deer came into us after she fell into someone’s outdoor swimming pool! She had a head trauma on arrival, but made a wonderful recovery, and we were absolutely delighted to be able to release her back into the wild where she bounded off happily.
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Merry Christmas from Tiggywinkles! 🎄 Have a wonderful day. We're still here 24hrs a day to treat sick & injured wildlife, so please turn up any time with wildlife in need of help. For emergencies call us on 01844 292292.
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This tawny was brought into us dazed with an injury to her eye & blood in her beak. We suspect that she flew into a window. Our veterinary team are providing her with pain medication, & she will spend some time recovering in our bird room before being released back into the wild.
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We recently admitted these four baby rabbits after they were found in someone’s car exhaust! They were reassuringly lively on arrival and were thankfully unharmed. They are feeding well and are currently with one of our experienced fosterers. We hope they continue to do well!
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This hedgehog is on her last few days of treatment for lungworm. Lungworm occurs when there is an infestation of the lungs with parasitic worms. We immediately put her on a course of treatment for it & she's so far making a fantastic recovery!
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This badger is suffering from head trauma after a suspected road traffic accident. He's already responding well to treatment & getting some much needed rest. Once he's feeling better, he'll move to an outside pen & providing he does well there, will go back out into the wild.
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Patient update! Our juvenile otter is with one of our fosterers who kindly sent us this adorable photo of her – she looks so grown up! As well as regular bottle feeds, she is having fish now. Apparently she wasn’t a fan of the fish at first but now she can’t get enough of it!
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This juvenile kestrel is one of the many young birds of prey we are currently caring for. She was found alone in a car park and sadly there was no sign of parents or of a nest. She is now being looked after by our baby bird feeders. As you can see, she is very bright and healthy!
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Beautiful little newt in after a suspected cat attack – causing a ruptured abdomen & prolapse of intestines. Our wonderful vet soon got to work replacing the prolapse and suturing the wound. She's going from strength to strength & we're hopeful she'll soon be ready for release.
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This little owl was admitted recently after a member of the public saw him crash into their window. He has head trauma and damage to his right eye. We have been medicating and giving the little owl eye drops. He still has a long way to go but the team are happy with his progress.
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Beautiful weasel released back to the wild. This was an interesting rescue as the weasel had somehow found herself under a sofa in someone’s house! After bed, board & being given clean bill of health, she was returned to the wild this afternoon.
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This juvenile red kite came into the hospital very thin, with puncture wounds & bruising on his back. He's receiving treatment for his injuries, & we’ve made him his own nest to sleep in while he recovers. We hope to have him back into the wild as soon as possible.
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How adorable is this baby weasel! He was found alone by a member of the public who, after observing from a distance, brought the mustelid to us as no parent returned to collect him. He has a lot of growing to do, but we are hopeful he will be returned to the wild when old enough.
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Happy national badger day! This is a photo of 2 of our recent badger patients who came in separately but have formed a close bond during their time here, becoming inseparable and helping each other during their recovery. Sometimes friendship is the best medicine!
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This long-eared bat came into us with severe tears in his wing membranes. Our Vet, Steve, carried out a very delicate operation; helped by the use of his surgical loupes that magnify & illuminate his work, Steve was able to suture the membranes closed.
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Stan the vole was recently admitted after he was caught by a cat. Thankfully, the members of the public knew Stan needed a course of antibiotics to ward off potential infection. Happily, Stan responded to treatment and he’s due to be released any day now!
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The hedgehog rescued from netting is doing well, her leg is healing & she's very bright. Part of her treatment is photobiomodulation therapy (aka cold laser) to speed up healing. She was found to have lungworm, so is on our worming regime. We're very happy with her progress!
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This beautiful barn owl, who we named Bobbi, was found on the ground with a presumed broken left wing. Sadly, radiographs confirmed what we suspected. Our team used a hybrid fixator to repair the fracture and thankfully Bobbi recovered excellently and was later released!
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Poor hedgehog caught in garden netting! Please never leave netting in your garden & put away sports nets when not in use. Her back leg was very tightly caught, but we will do everything we can to save the leg. She’s on treatment & now settled into our hedgehog ward.
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This hedgehog was brought in with a skin condition called ringworm. She’s halfway through treatment and doing well. At this time of year, you will probably see more hedgehog activity in your gardens, so please do leave some tinned dog or cat food and plenty of water out for them.
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This bluetit was brought in when a member of public found it stuck on fly paper in her house. Luckily we carefully removed her & cleaned up her feathers. Please let this serve as a reminder that fly paper, & any other traps using sticky substances, can be damaging to wildlife.
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Matching his eye to his wing, this Jay is currently a firm favourite in our bird nursery. The most colourful bird in the corvid family. This little one was brought in when he was sadly orphaned, but he's flourished in our bird nursery & should be back out in the wild before long.
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This hedgehog was stuck in a glue trap. England has officially passed the Glue Traps (Offences) Act, banning their use & the ban comes into effect in April 2024, but it's important they stop being used now as they're fatal to wildlife. Luckily, we were able to remove the glue.
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A harvest mouse at harvest time! Whilst we are not pleased this little one was attacked by a cat, we are excited to have her in our care, as harvest mice are seldom seen at Tiggys. She has nearly finished her course of antibiotics, so she will be returning to the wild soon!
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This beautiful little mouse was brought into us after a run in with a cat. He will stay with us for the duration of his treatment & will be released when he is well enough. We put this 50p next to him so you can see how small he is.
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We recently went out to a fallow deer running in circles & looking distressed. She's showing signs of a head injury, so it's possible she was in a road traffic accident. She's currently in our quiet deer sheds receiving treatment, & we're hopeful she'll make a good recovery.
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Goldcrests are one of the UK’s smallest birds weighing roughly the same as a 5 pence coin! This little one was brought in with a few injuries to his legs, but he is responding well to treatment. We popped him next to a cotton bud so you can see how little he really is.
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This stunning barn owl was found on the ground and unable to fly. On arrival we found the bird to be quite thin & to be suffering from a head trauma, which is what has caused the bird to have this noticeable head tilt. Treatment is still on-going & the owl is very, very feisty!
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We were delighted to have the wonderful
@rustyrockets
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This robin was brought in with glue all over it after getting stuck in a glue trap. Unfortunately, this is the second robin we've had in recently because of this. It's important to find wildlife friendly alternatives to these traps as they can be damaging, & sometimes fatal.
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This hedgehog was found caught up in garden wire fencing. This left her with a large wound to her ‘armpit’ that needs treating daily. She is also undergoing treatment for mange and lungworm, but she is a real fighter, and is improving every day.
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Don’t we all wish we could spend our time in a paddling pool during this hot weather?! Our badgers certainly enjoyed splashing about in the water yesterday to keep cool – we couldn’t resist sharing this adorable footage!
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No animal is too small here at Tiggywinkles, so when these little mice were brought in for treatment, we immediately set to work. This little one was suffering from an injury to his eye which has healed nicely & we look forward to getting them back out into the wild ASAP.
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Who doesn’t love a bit of good news on a Friday? So here is a video of a recent release. This deer came in with a broken leg which our veterinary team were able to treat. After a successful operation and sometime recuperating in our deer sheds, it was time to go back to the wild.
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This hedgehog was recently caught by a strimmer. We used some surgical staples to close the wound & fortunately he's still walking well. We're continuing to clean the wound & are hopeful he'll make a good recovery. Please take a few minutes to check before gardening - thank you.
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This badger is getting some much-needed rest after a road traffic accident. He was suffering from injuries to his jaw, swelling to his face & a bleeding mouth. He is already responding well to treatment. When he is well enough, We will release him back to where he came from.
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Our squad of ducklings predict who will be Euro 2020 champions!
#Tiggywinkles
#EuroFinal
#ItsComingHome
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This little guy came in at 390g with Ringworm (which causes Hedgehogs to lose their spikes), but with a course of treatment he's making a brilliant recovery! He's having daily aloe vera massages so once his spines are back & he’s a good weight he will be released back to the wild
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This mallard was rescued after being spotted with a large growth on his face. Our vet team operated and were successfully able to remove the mass. After some time in Intensive Care, he is now on one of outdoor pools. We are hopeful that he will make a full recovery.
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Another tiny hedgehog has arrived! This little one was found all alone so sadly may have been orphaned. Luckily the veterinary team have given her a clean bill of health so she will join a new little family and be hand-reared.
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This beautiful badger was brought in recently suffering from a head trauma. Our veterinary team are giving her the treatment and care she needs and she’s making a great recovery! She’s very inquisitive and likes to pop her head out and see what’s going on around her.
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Our first juvenile little owl of the season! This sweet owlet was discovered huddled on the floor in the corner of a busy building and sadly there was no nest around. As those piercing eyes suggest, she is a little grumpy but has taken to being hand-reared very well.
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Meet Ellie, one of our current hedgehog patients! This cute little one is in after being found out during the day with chesty/loud breathing. Tests showed she is suffering from lungworm so is on our treatment regime. So far so good, she is gaining weight and very bright.
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This baby red kite sadly took a tumble from her nest & whilst on the ground was picked up by a dog. She was brought to us as any wild animal caught by a dog needs antibiotics. Thankfully, she is doing well in our care & we hope she can head back to the wild once fully grown.
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Somebody can smell kitten biscuits! This hedgehog is recovering in our hedgehog ward after being stuck in a fence – it’s certainly not knocked his appetite!
#FridayFeeling
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This gorgeous fluff ball is a Juvenile Tawny Owl, she was brought in when she was found on the ground with no sign of her parents or the nest site. She was brought in to be checked over and looked after until she is big enough to be released. Isn’t she a beauty?
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This gorgeous polecat is a member of the mustelid family. There are a number of species in this family, such as the stoat, weasel, otter & badger. He came into us after being found cold & shivering. After warming up & a few hearty meals, we'll have him back in the wild again.
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We thought it would be a good idea to share a story from our most recent newsletter about the dangers of glue traps. Poor Betty the hedgehog got stuck in one, but thanks to our amazing vet team, she made a full recovery – read on to find out how!
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Did you know that robins don’t get their famous red chests until they're adults? They also tend to have grumpy little faces as this cutie is modelling nicely. Brought in after being found alone, he's being hand reared in our bird nursery & will be released when he's big enough.
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What beautiful antlers! This Roe deer came in after a road traffic accident that caused an injury to his hip. Our veterinary team are treating the injury, & he's recuperating in our calm, quiet deer sheds. Once he's made a good recovery & is walking well, he'll be released again.
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When the nights start to get darker, we see a significant rise in the number of deer brought in due to road traffic accidents. Deer are crepuscular animals, meaning they are active primarily at dawn & dusk. Please be extra careful driving at these times & reduce your speed.
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Patient update! For those of you wondering, our juvenile rabbits are continuing to make excellent progress. We took this photo of them last week and as you can see, they are all healthy and growing up fast – our fosterer has done an excellent job of rearing them!
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Sadly, tonight’s episode of Holby City is the last one, but it’s not all bad news as we were contacted by the producers who donated a huge amount of medical equipment to us now filming is over. This will make such a difference to the animals we care for, & we are very grateful!
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One of our foxes is really enjoying the sunny weather today. It's a tough life being a fox!
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A trio of owls! We don’t often admit three species of owl so close together so we were surprised to admit a barn owl, little owl and tawny owl over the same weekend. Happily, all three owls are responding well to treatment. We hope they will return to the wild soon.
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This lovely colourful bird is a goldfinch. Brought in after a run in with a cat. Fortunately he wasn’t badly injured. He’s on a course of antibiotics to ward of any infection developing from the cats claws, & once he's had a successful test flight, we will release him.
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One of our little badger cubs! This gorgeous youngster was found above ground, calling out. After observation, sadly there was no sign of mum and so the cub was brought to us to be hand reared. She was dehydrated on arrival but is responding well and has settled with another cub.
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This shrew was brought in after being found with wounds. He was given antibiotics & kept in for observation & feeding. Shrews are small insectivorous mammals that resemble mice, but with long-pointed snout & tiny eyes. They're actually a much closer relative of hedgehogs & moles.
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These two adorable rabbit kits were rescued after their nest was accidentally destroyed by a digger. One of the bunnies had a small amount of blood on his face and a bruised left eye but he is feeling much better now! We are pleased to say both are doing well in our care.
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Doesn’t he just melt your heart?! This juvenile Weasel is currently a firm favourite among the baby mammal feeders. He was brought in after being found in someones garden being attacked by a bird but he is responding well to treatment and will soon be back in the wild.
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We recently took in this little hedgehog who was caught up in string used to tie twigs together. The string was tied so tightly she couldn’t uncurl or walk. Our vet team safely removed the string and after a short course of anti-inflammatories, she was released back to the wild!
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