Injured Wildlife

Injured Wildlife

World of Owls is NOT a veterinary surgery nor do we have a permanent vet on site.

Do not bring injured wildlife to us!

We cannot accept any wild injured animal. We can however help rehabilitate a certain number of wild birds of prey after veterinary treatment. However this is under strict understanding from the vets that the birds have been cleared of any possible illness that can possibly be transmitted to our own collection of birds of prey and staff.

World of Owls is a self-funded charity with limitations on space, staff and funding. Our priority is our own already rescued animals and we strive to help our wildlife through advice and education. 

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Most wild animals are capable
of inflicting serious bites or scratches especially if they are frightened
or in pain, they also can sometimes pass on illness or disease to humans.

Foxes, Badgers, Geese, Swans, Sea birds and birds of prey etc, can all
be  dangerous!

No matter how great your concern

NEVER PUT YOURSELF AT RISK!

Three magic words !

LEAVE IT ALONE!

It would be in your best interests to leave any wild animal alone and
contact a local veterinary surgery or local wildlife rehabilitator for advice.

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

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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.

Help and Advice

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