Sompting Wildlife RescueIntensive nursing
Support for patients with dehydration, malnutrition, illness, infection, parasite burdens and traumatic injuries, with temperature-controlled care where needed.
Sompting Wildlife Rescue is an independent charity founded and run by Registered Veterinary Nurses. Our work extends far beyond collecting sick or injured animals: we provide individualised nursing care, rehabilitation and ongoing support across a wide range of British wildlife species.
Veterinary and postoperative referrals
Ongoing care following surgery, wound management, nutritional support, monitoring and rehabilitation in collaboration with veterinary practices.
Young and orphaned wildlife
Care for vulnerable young animals, with feeding plans and rehabilitation tailored to species and developmental stage.
Preparing for release
Recovery of strength, independence and natural behaviours, followed by release to suitable habitat when appropriate.
Working alongside veterinary practices
We welcome wildlife referral and advice enquiries from veterinary professionals anywhere, subject to the animal's needs, facilities and available capacity. We do not replace veterinary diagnosis or treatment.
Veterinary referrals and advice →Real patients, real outcomes
Read about Mabel, Feets and Shrimpy, three animals whose journeys show different aspects of rescue, nursing and rehabilitation.
Mabel
The baby badger with a big personality
Intensive care, specialist rehabilitation and a release alongside another badger.
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Feets
A tale of a stoat
A tiny stowaway travelled from Birmingham in a bale of wood shavings.
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Shrimpy
From coma to comeback
A critically ill fox cub who survived against the odds and was released.
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Our rehabilitation facilities have also benefited from support from the Belforte Trust, including funding for a larger aviary.