New Arc Wildlife Rescue

01/06/2026

Entries now open!

🐾 Entries now open 🐾
(If any businesses would like to sponsor & judge a class please give me a message)

How to enter:
📸 Send me your dog’s photo(s) and let me know which categories you’d like to enter by June 28th.
Winners Announced July 4th
Let me know your dogs name
💌 Alongside photo(s) send proof of donation.
Suggested donation for entries is just £2 per entry (see pinned post at the top of the page for link to donate)
🐾 Photos will then be added into the correct category albums by me.

10 categories to chose from. I’ve popped photos of Pup in most of the albums to give an idea.

🐾 Cutest Puppy (Any pup under 6months old)
Sponsored by; TBC

🐾 Best Senior Dog (Any dog over 8 years old)
Sponsored by; TBC

🐾 Best Rescue Dog (UK or foreign rescue)
Sponsored by; TBC

🐾 Toys 4 Them (Your dog with their favourite toy)
Sponsored by; TBC

🐾 Action Shot (Your dog doing any type of movement)
Sponsored by; TBC

🐾 Dynamic Duo (Owner & Dog)
Sponsored by; TBC

🐾 Best Smile (Your smiling, happy dogs)
Sponsored by; TBC

🐾 Best Friends (Your dog with any other person/animal)
Sponsored by; TBC

🐾 Water Pups (Any dog of any age, enjoying water of any kind)
Sponsored by; TBC

🐾 Rainbow Bridge Dogs (Our best friends that are no longer with us 🌈)
Sponsored by; TBC

🏆 Gems Canine of the Year
(Best in Show - chosen from all 1st places)
Sponsored by; Gems Canine Academy

🏅 Rosettes will be awarded for:
🥇 1st Place
🥈 2nd Place
🥉 3rd Place

Raising money for New Arc Wildlife Rescue

31/05/2026

This little blackcap was fortunate to be spotted on a road in Mintlaw. Although it was moved to a safer location nearby, no parent birds returned to care for the chick. After careful consideration, the decision was made to bring it into care.

The young bird is feeding well, growing stronger every day, and it won’t be long before he’s ready for a second chance in the wild where he belongs. 🐦💚

30/05/2026

Our fledgling birds are some of our most demanding patients! Although they're on the verge of feeding themselves, fledglings still rely on their parents to provide food while they learn this essential skill. For this rescued flock, that role falls to our dedicated volunteers, who work hard to ensure every hungry beak is fed.

29/05/2026

The season is picking up fast, with 30 patients admitted today alone, a number we don’t usually reach until late June. 😓

This little bullfinch is just one of the many baby birds currently in our care, all needing round-the-clock attention. Depending on their species, diet, and stage of development, some of our babies require feeding every 30 minutes throughout the day.

We’d also like to gently remind everyone that we do not have a dedicated reception team. The same people feeding, cleaning, and caring for these tiny patients are also answering your calls and admitting casualties, so we truly appreciate your patience and understanding during this incredibly busy time.

Right now, we are especially in need of waxworms to help keep our hungry birds growing strong. If you’d like to support our work, please take a look at our Amazon wishlist below ❤️

https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/33K67RTHLD8I7?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwdGRjcASGvj9jbGNrBIa-PGFmZGsJQjBUdFdfM0ZHcHRpZAAE-Zd0BnnMZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEe_hi9q6tETy5ZTs-Sfrru3sm20jy5kaWifEm9sDHgxV3tDLqmToHMj1u7krk_aem_YWdncwDmLmg98Izm5fAkqZHWjBcL&brid=YWdncwHsCa97-3kImL4TuxuPag8B&content_source=fb&fb_content_id=Q9-wBQF_C1Ir4PPbgHEotXmjB1s8OxIsXSqtbGzaR6YWXIbn2Quxbq7adaNcr59p3g&channel_type=fb

28/05/2026

Thank you so much for your support! If you have a canine friend enter the online competition!

🐾✨ GEMS CANINE ACADEMY ONLINE DOG SHOW ✨🐾

Raising money for New Arc Wildlife Rescue

If any businesses would like to sponsor & judge a class please give me a message.

For a variety of different reasons, in person dog shows aren’t suitable for many dogs and/or people.
An online dog show takes all those barriers away.

10 categories to chose from. I’ve popped photos of pup in most of the albums to give an idea.

🐾 Cutest Puppy (Any pup under 6months old)
Sponsored by; TBC

🐾 Best Senior Dog (Any dog over 8 years old)
Sponsored by; TBC

🐾 Best Rescue Dog (UK or foreign rescue)
Sponsored by; TBC

🐾 Toys 4 Them (Your dog with their favourite toy)
Sponsored by; TBC

🐾 Action Shot (Your dog doing any type of movement)
Sponsored by; TBC

🐾 Dynamic Duo (Owner & Dog)
Sponsored by; TBC

🐾 Best Smile (Your smiling, happy dogs)
Sponsored by; TBC

🐾 Best Friends (Your dog with any other person/animal)
Sponsored by; TBC

🐾 Water Pups (Any dog of any age, enjoying water of any kind)
Sponsored by; TBC

🐾 Rainbow Bridge Dogs (Our best friends that are no longer with us 🌈)
Sponsored by; TBC

🏆 Gems Canine of the Year
(Best in Show - chosen from all 1st places)
Sponsored by; Gems Canine Academy

How to enter:
📸 Send me your dog’s photo(s) and let me know which categories you’d like to enter by June 28th.
Winners Announced July 4th
Let me know your dogs name
💌 Alongside photo(s) send proof of donation.
Suggested donation for entries is just £2 per entry (see pinned post at the top of the page for link to donate)
🐾 Photos will then be added into the correct category albums by me.

🏅 Rosettes will be awarded for:
🥇 1st Place
🥈 2nd Place
🥉 3rd Place

Get involved, show off your amazing pups, and join the fun from the comfort of your home! 🐕✨

I can’t wait to see all the beautiful dogs! 🐾

27/05/2026

We are starting to get calls for young gull chicks being found on the ground. If you do find one, or have any concerns please call us on 01358701723 so we can advise on whether to intervene or not.

Help us to ensure we have space for the sick, injured and genuinely orphaned gull chicks this summer by calling for advice prior to intervening.

Every year, large numbers of healthy young gulls are unnecessarily removed from the wild by well-meaning members of the public who are simply trying to help. We completely understand that instinct, seeing a young bird alone on the ground can be worrying ❤️

In many cases though, their parents are usually nearby, continuing to feed, protect and watch over them. If a healthy gull chick is in immediate danger, such as beside a road, it is often best to simply move them a short distance to a safer nearby location such as a flat roof, sheltered area or secure garden, allowing the parents to continue caring for them naturally.

Once a healthy chick is taken away from its parents, it often has to be raised in captivity unnecessarily, placing additional pressure on already stretched wildlife rescue services during the busiest time of year.

That’s why the British Wildlife Rehabilitation Council has teamed up with RSPCA (England & Wales) and Scottish SPCA to help promote clear, evidence-based guidance on when intervention is genuinely needed, helping protect gull welfare while ensuring rescue spaces remain available for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife that truly require care.

So when should you intervene?

✅ If the chick is visibly injured, weak or unwell
✅ If it has been caught by a cat or dog
✅ If it is a very young nestling in immediate danger, such as near a road or exposed to other hazards

When should you leave them where they are?

❌ If the bird is alert, mobile and otherwise healthy
❌ If parents are not immediately visible, gulls may only return periodically to feed
❌ If adults are swooping nearby, this is usually defensive parenting behaviour and a sign young birds are close

The kindest thing we can often do is observe from a distance and allow wild parents to continue doing what they do best. Please always call your nearest wildlife rescue centre for advice prior to intervening.

You can read the latest guidance here:

Scottish SPCA:
https://www.scottishspca.org/news/wildlife-rescue-organisations-highlight-risks-as-gull-admissions-peak-in-summer-2026/

RSPCA:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/helping-hurting-when-rescuing-gulls-might-do-more-harm-than-good-0gwie/?trackingId=wWyVzOEvQcK4uZRdhCVDVQ%3D%3D

Please help us share this message and support responsible wildlife rescue this summer.

26/05/2026

Did you know that New Arc Wildlife Rescue is a licensed Animal Welfare Establishment?

Animal Welfare Establishment Licensing is something that often happens quietly in the background, but it plays an incredibly important role in ensuring high standards of care for animals in captivity, including wildlife rescue centres such as New Arc Wildlife Rescue.

Scotland is currently the only devolved nation in the UK where animal welfare establishment licensing specifically includes wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centres. We believe this is an important and positive step for wildlife welfare and for maintaining professional standards within the sector.

For wildlife rehabilitation centres, licensing provides external oversight, accountability and reassurance that facilities, husbandry, veterinary care, record keeping, staffing and welfare standards are being maintained to a high level. It helps ensure that rescued wildlife receive appropriate care throughout their rehabilitation journey, from admission through to release.

While inspections and compliance requirements can be demanding, we believe this is ultimately a very positive thing. Good regulation helps protect animal welfare, supports professionalism within the sector and provides confidence to the public, supporters and partner organisations that centres are operating responsibly and transparently.

Wildlife rescue work is often carried out under significant pressure, with rising caseloads and limited resources, so having constructive relationships with regulators who understand the realities of animal welfare work is incredibly valuable.

We would like to say a sincere thank you to all of the team at Aberdeenshire Trading Standards, who oversee licensing within our region. Their professionalism, support and genuine passion for animal welfare is greatly appreciated, and we are grateful for the collaborative approach they bring to helping maintain high welfare standards for wildlife in care.

Aberdeenshire Council

26/05/2026

We have attended 10 roe deer hit by car since last week. The vast majority occurring in the evening and early hours.
Please drive with caution, especially near fields and woodland edges.

22/05/2026

And after 3 weeks in care... ❤️