Larger Mammals
Before attempting to rescue any larger mammals, you must first consider your own safety and the animals ability to fight back.
| When should you rescue a baby mammal? | When should you not rescue a baby mammal? |
| If the animal has been in a RTA | If the animal is out of the nest but being fed |
| If the animal is obviously injured or appears unwell | If it is not safe for you to so and you are putting yourself in danger |
| If the animal is in immediate danger from a cat, cars or any other threat. | It is perfectly normal for the parents to spend time away from the babies. Observe from a distance for several hours and seek further advice if no parents return. |
| If the mother of nursing babies has been killed, or if both parents have been killed | Unless the animal is injured or in immediate danger, it is always best to seek advice from a wildlife centre before removing the animal |
| If the animal has been caught by a cat or dog |
A basic rule – if you can approach and pick up any wildlife
it is probably ill or injured and may need help.
Try calling us to help or advice ;
01773 712 999
Please remember we are volunteers, we cannot always help but we will certainly try.