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A list of
things you
may need

A simple DIY kit
for wildlife rescue:
• Thick Gloves
• Old Blanket
• Cardboard Box
• Old Towels
• Hessian Sack
• Thick Elastic Band
• A Net
• Fluorescent Jacket
• Strong Torch

Safety:
Some wild animals can be very dangerous, do not put yourself in danger, callTiggywinkles for assistance:

01844 292292

Never put yourself or others in danger

Animal law:
Most wild animal collisions are accidental and unavoidable and are seen as such by animal protection legislation. Any wild animal that is injured can be legally picked up and taken into care with the intention of releasing it once it has recovered.
Approach:
 Every wild animal has an inbuilt "flee" instinct triggered at various distances to your approach. An injured animal that is still mobile will attempt to flee and may further endanger itself.
 
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Volunteer Rescuer

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We are currently looking for volunteer rescuers in the following areas:
Oxford, Buckingham, Brackley, Bicester, Abingdon, Wallingford or any of the surrounding villages and towns. Also Luton and Berkhamsted/Hemel Hempstead.

Are you someone who fancies a challenge?

We need volunteer rescuers who are happy to rescue and transport sick and injured large animals and bring them to Tiggywinkles.

We will provide all the required training and equipment for you to rescue animals such as Swans, Foxes, Badgers and Deer.

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You need to be available at all hours (including through the night).

You also need your own transport, a car with a large boot or small van is ideal.

Training is carried out on site here, over several half days, covering the safe handling and transport of the different large species.

Still interested?

Click here to complete our application form and return it to us now!

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Tel: 01844 292292 Fax: 01844 292640. Email: mail@sttiggywinkles.org.uk
All photographs on this website © Les Stocker MBE HonAssocRCVS
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