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Read our guidelines below and then please email us at info@kwr.ie. Our email is covered 7 days a week from 8am to 11pm.
If you find injured wildlife, email info@kwr.ie with a photo or short video, your name, location, and phone number. Volunteers monitor this email daily from 8am to 11pm and will respond promptly.
To help us respond quickly to your emergency enquiry, we kindly ask that you include the type of animal (e.g. bird, fox, or specific species if known) and its location (town and county) in the subject line of your email.
All reports of wildlife casualties are treated as urgent.
We provide advice based on your location and the animal species and condition.
Only contain the animal if you’re sure it needs help or you are advised to do so by a professional. Use a secure box lined with towels or fleece for grip and comfort during transport.
Do not feed the animal unless instructed by our team. We provide species-specific short-term care advice based on age, species, and condition of the animal.
Do not attempt to capture large birds or predatory mammals such as herons, gannets, swans, badgers, or foxes. These animals require trained wildlife responders with specialised equipment.
If unsure whether an animal needs help, email us for advice.
Email usIf you have found injured wildlife, please email us at info@kwr.ie. Our email is covered 7 days a week from 8am to 11pm.
Please send us a photograph or short video. Videos can be helpful as they can reveal details that may not be visible in a photograph.
Your name helps us address you personally and follow up on the report if needed.
Providing your location allows us to locate the injured wildlife quickly and efficiently.
Your phone number ensures we can contact you for additional details or updates on the rescue.
Our email is monitored 8am to 11pm every day.
If you are looking to bring a badly injured animal to a vet outside of these hours, please contact emergency vet for your county:
Grey Abbey Rd, Greyabbey, Kildare, R51 NV25
(045) 530 556
Lucan Rd, Ballydowd, Lucan, Dublin, K78 F1W3
(01) 517 5213
UCD Vet Hospital, Belfield, Dublin 18, D04 W6F6 012609920
View on Google MapsYour local vet’s website or answering machine will have a recommended out-of-hours number for your area.
If you are unable to bring the animal to an out-of-hours vet, please keep it securely and comfortably contained in dark and quiet until morning when our email is monitored again or when your local vet reopens.
Your local vet’s website or answering machine will have a recommended out-of-hours number for your area.
If you are unable to bring the animal to an out-of-hours vet, please keep it securely and comfortably contained in dark and quiet until morning when our email is monitored again or when your local vet reopens.
