WILDLIFE EMERGENCY HELP

Found injured wildlife?

If an animal is injured, trapped or in immediate danger, seek help promptly. Our WhatsApp and Messenger services are messaging services, not 24-hour emergency lines.

If the animal needs urgent treatment and SWR cannot respond, contact a veterinary practice or another wildlife rescue without delay. Do not put yourself at risk or attempt to handle dangerous wildlife.

When contacting us, please include: the species (if known), exact location, what has happened, how the animal is behaving, and photographs if safe to take.

Our individual species advice pages and posters are under review. Please do not delay urgent help while waiting for website guidance.