Our helpdesk is here to help if you encounter wildlife in distress. Our dedicated team is available from 8am until 11pm, 7 days a week to provide guidance and support.
If you find an injured wild animal, please email us at info@kwr.ie with the following information:
Our email is monitored 8am to 11pm every day.
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 the exact location allows us to locate the injured animal quickly and efficiently.
Your phone number ensures we can contact you for additional details or updates on the rescue.
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.
Our email is monitored 8am to 11pm every day.
If you are looking to bring a badly injured animal to a vet outside of our hours, please contact emergency vet for your county.
UCD Vet Hospital, Belfield, Dublin 18, D04 W6F6
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.
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.
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