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Wildlife Aid Wildlife Aid is one of the UK’s largest wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and release centres.

The Foundation's work is the focus of the popular TV series Wildlife SOS on Discovery Channel's 'Animal Planet'. The founder of the Foundation is the environmental broadcaster and campaigner Simon Cowell MBE.

This poor vixen had been suffering for a while. 🦊💔When little Sabrina arrived, she was dehydrated, and her skin was extr...
17/10/2026

This poor vixen had been suffering for a while. 🦊💔

When little Sabrina arrived, she was dehydrated, and her skin was extremely dry and sore.

She was suffering from severe mange that was causing her immense discomfort.

Not only this, but our team discovered broken fangs, an old leg injury, and an awfully red, raw patch of skin, caused by brutal scratching.

Immediately, they got to work, administering fluids, cleaning her wounds, and providing treatment to help fight the mange.

Sabrina was then placed somewhere warm and safe, with lots of tasty food to help her begin her journey to recovery.

That was a few days ago…

Today, Sabrina is a very cheeky, curious fox. If she’s not making a mess of her pen, she’s busy observing, always interested in the world around her.

Her wounds are healing well, and the mange medication is doing its thing. ❤️‍🩹

We’re hopeful that she’ll soon be ready to return to the wild, where she can continue exploring to her heart’s content.

To help more foxes like little Sabrina have a second chance at life in the wild, please, consider adopting a fox, today. 💚👇
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16/10/2026

Hey! Get down from there! 🏢

Not your usual across the hall neighbour! 🦊

This little rascal made his way up to the top of a three-floor apartment and perched dangerously close to an open window.

With no way of knowing when the fox might spook and fall, Louis had to think fast to find a safe way to retrieve him before he took the leap. 😱

After failing to close the window from the outside, and having a close call while attempting to grab the fox, Louis eventually managed to encourage him back into the building, where the resident quickly shut the window from inside. 🪟

Now in a safe space, Louis closed in to catch and release the youngster.

However, the fox had other ideas! Managing to evade Louis, once more, he safely made his way downstairs, leaving Louis to open the door and let him back out into the wild! 💚

Watch the full rescue on our YouTube channel, link below/ on story🔗💚:

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A gymnast hedgehog!? 🤸 Not quite… When little Max was found, he was in less than perfect shape. Found with his front leg...
15/10/2026

A gymnast hedgehog!? 🤸

Not quite…

When little Max was found, he was in less than perfect shape.

Found with his front leg caught in a MOUSE TRAP, Max had a large swelling around the trapped leg and was in a lot of pain, so he was rushed to WAF for treatment. 💔

Upon arrival, he was given a thorough examination and even passed the wheelbarrow test, hence the gymnastics pose! 🤸

The ‘wheelbarrow’ test is used to assess an animal’s neurological function, coordination and proprioception (their awareness of their body and limb positions). 🛞

After passing the test with flying colours, this little hoglet was given some food and rest to help him regain some energy and monitored overnight before his second examination the following day, when our team could assess any potential damage to his swollen leg.

Our vet team were relieved to find that the mouse trap had, luckily, not broken this little guy’s leg! 🍀

With the swelling already beginning to reduce, we’re sure that after a bit of R&R here at WAF, he’ll soon be ready to take on the wild, once more! 💚

Snap traps can cause harm to any animal that comes into contact with them, including hedgehogs. To help avoid this, alternative deterrents can be used, such as sound emitters, scent based deterrents or simply sealing holes that animals could slip through.

Please share this post to spread awareness. 💚🦔

He was STRUCK by a car. 🦊💔This poor fox arrived weak and collapsed, with multiple wounds on his head. He was suffering f...
14/10/2026

He was STRUCK by a car. 🦊💔

This poor fox arrived weak and collapsed, with multiple wounds on his head. He was suffering from severe mange, fly strike and dehydration.

Not only this, but he had also been hit by a car.

Quickly, our amazing team got to work, administering life-saving fluids and treating his wounds and mange.

Despite everything he had already been through, thankfully, this brave little fox had not sustained any additional injuries from the collision.

Once treated, he was placed somewhere warm and safe, where he could rest and hopefully begin to recover.

For now, he is out of harm’s way. ❤️‍🩹

Although life in the wild comes with its own challenges, wildlife living alongside people often faces additional dangers and pressures. As the nights draw in and the seasons change, we see an increase in road traffic accidents.

As our wildlife adjusts to the changing seasons, darker evenings and reduced visibility can make life even more challenging. Please, take extra care when driving, as our wild neighbours may be harder to spot on the roads. 💚

This brave little dove had HOLES in his chest 💔 Found collapsed, breathing heavily and covered in blood around his chest...
13/10/2026

This brave little dove had HOLES in his chest 💔

Found collapsed, breathing heavily and covered in blood around his chest, Franklin was rushed to WAF after, luckily, being found by a member of the public.

Upon admission, our concerned vets thoroughly examined him, uncovering three nasty puncture wounds around his keel, meaning he had likely survived an encounter with a predator! 🤺

Our vet team acted fast, carefully cleaning, disinfecting and then suturing the gaping puncture wounds before administering pain relief to help soothe the poor little bird. 🪡

After waking up from the anaesthetic, a rather confused but intact Franklin was given a well-deserved meal and placed in a warm incubator to rest, where he will be carefully monitored until he’s fully recovered. 💚

DID YOU KNOW? 👀

Birds have a bone known as the keel, which runs along the breastbone. This bone is essential for flight, providing an attachment point for major flight muscles, such as the pectorals and supracoracoideus, which help birds flap their wings downwards and upwards.🕊️

For more animal facts, check out our website! 💚🔗

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WHAT A DIFFERENCE A FEW DAYS CAN MAKE! 🐦‍⬛🖤When poor Rowan arrived, he was freezing cold and soaking wet, with a huge, s...
12/10/2026

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A FEW DAYS CAN MAKE! 🐦‍⬛🖤

When poor Rowan arrived, he was freezing cold and soaking wet, with a huge, sore, painful wound on his head.

Suspecting some sort of chemical burn, our team carefully cleaned and treated his wounds before placing him somewhere warm to recover.

That was only a few days ago…

…now, Rowan looks like a completely different crow!

His wounds are healing extremely well, his eyes are less inflamed, and he’s looking much more handsome. You can tell he’s feeling a lot better, as he’s much brighter in himself.

After some more time in care, with continued treatment and lots of tasty treats, Rowan should soon be ready to return to the wild, feeling a lot more confident, we hope.

For more amazing patient stories, take a look at our rescue stories. 💚👇

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This poor tiny lad was almost EATEN! 😱Found shivering, alone and rather roughed up, little Seamus was not in good shape....
11/10/2026

This poor tiny lad was almost EATEN! 😱
Found shivering, alone and rather roughed up, little Seamus was not in good shape. 💔

After surviving a terrifying encounter with a cat, this brave little mouse had quite the fright and, unfortunately, didn’t make it out unscathed.

Upon examination by our brilliant vet team, some nasty bruising was discovered across his tiny chest. 🩹

Thankfully, other than a few marks and a rather shell-shocked look, this teeny young man was otherwise healthy!

He’s now continuing to recover at WAF while his bruising heals and he regains his courage.

We’re confident he’ll be scampering around in the wild again, in no time! 💚

If you want to help animals in need, like little Seamus, consider donating to help provide them with the care they need. Link in bio/on our story! 💚🔗

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This poor cub was trapped inside a stock room. 🦊After being found inside a stock room in a shop in Kingston, this little...
10/10/2026

This poor cub was trapped inside a stock room. 🦊

After being found inside a stock room in a shop in Kingston, this little cub was brought to us to be checked over by the team.

Frozen with fear, this tiny girl caused initial concern, as our team worried she might be showing signs of neurological issues.

So, they decided to keep her in care for a few days to monitor her behaviour and make sure everything was as it should be.

She was given a quiet, safe place to hide, along with plenty of tasty treats to help her feel more comfortable.

Thankfully, as the days passed, she began to settle, and our team was relieved to find that she was doing well! 💚

With no further concerns, this beautiful girl is now preparing for her next big adventure, returning to the wild! 🦊🌿

We’re so pleased that this little cub’s story has such a happy ending, and we can’t wait to see her back where she belongs!

For more, take a look at our rescue stories! 👇💚
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09/10/2026

Our most heartbreaking rescue yet… 💔

After receiving a call about a young fox trapped under a concrete bench, Louis and Lee rushed over to see what they could do to help him. 🦊

Unfortunately, they arrived to find a big problem. The frightened youngster was trapped deep beneath the concrete base of the bench, well out of our team’s reach.

With no safe way to break the bench open and the little fox effectively being underground, his future was looking bleak. 💔

Until… a fire engine drove past at just the right time! 🚒

Lee quickly gave chase, and before Louis and Lee knew it, a full team of firefighters were helping free the trapped cub.

What started as a retrieval quickly turned into a full scale rescue mission! ⛑️

When the cub made a dash across the inside of the bench, Louis was quick to spring into action!

This poor young fox’s condition was amongst the worst we’ve seen. We always do everything we can. Sometimes, tragically, it’s just not enough. 😔

Thank you to Surbiton green watch for making this rescue possible. 💚🚒

Watch the full video on our YouTube channel. Link in our story/below. 💚🔗

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This poor crow arrived in an awful state. 💔🐦‍⬛Found by one of our volunteers when she was out walking her dog, this poor...
08/10/2026

This poor crow arrived in an awful state. 💔🐦‍⬛

Found by one of our volunteers when she was out walking her dog, this poor little guy was freezing cold and soaking wet, with a huge, sore, painful wound on his head.

We’re not quite sure of the cause, but our team suspect it could be some kind of chemical burn.

Back at the safety of WAF, his wounds were carefully cleaned and flushed by our fantastic vet nurse, Kayleigh, before he was gently placed in a warm incubator to dry and begin his road to recovery. ❤️‍🩹

This little crow is extremely quiet and timid, but we’re hoping that, as he begins to feel better, we’ll soon start to see his personality shine through. For now, he’s happy to stay tucked away somewhere warm and safe while he focuses on getting better.

We’ll keep you updated on his recovery, so be sure to keep an eye on our page for more.

If you would like to learn more about these amazing birds, take a look at our corvid fact file. 🖤👇

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