If you should find an animal that’s been hurt or injured, there are some simple steps you should follow:

First of all, you should ask yourself if it needs rescuing now, or can you notify someone more qualified?

Situations that you may come across:

• Road traffic accident casualty
• Damaged limb/s
• Obvious wounds
• A trapped animal (e.g. in netting – do NOT cut free and release until fully assessed)
• If unresponsive/unconscious – it will need veterinary attention immediately

 PLEASE DON’T TRY TO ATTEND TO AN INJURED ANIMAL IF EITHER…

• If you are not equipped
• If you, or others would be put in too much danger

If you see an animal that needs attention, you should contact us immediately.

Note: Adult squirrels have a dangerous bite, do not handle unless confident!

There are a few things you can do to help while you wait…

• If you can approach the animal lay a blanket/coat over the casualty for warmth.
• If the animal is on the road, protect it from traffic if possible.
• Consider personal safety on roads (e.g. reflective jackets, warning signs)
• Do not drag the animal off the road.  If safe to do so, lift it to a safe place on a coat/towel