Tel: 0771 1883072
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Animal admission times are: 10am - 5pm
THE WILDLIFE ORPHANAGE AND HEDGEHOG HOSPITAL
Welcome to The Wildlife Orphanage
THANK YOU for visiting The Wildlife Orphanage and hedgehog hospital.
Hopefully you will find some useful information which may help to save the life of an orphaned, sick or injured wild animal.
This is a small, home based Rescue and animals are admitted
BY PRIOR TELEPHONE APPOINTMENT ONLY
Telephone 0771 1883072
Animal admission times are between 10am and 5pm unless other arrangements are made
There is also a FAQ (frequently asked questions) page which you may find helpful
Thank you
Telephone: 0771 1883072
ONLY GENUINE ORPHANS PLEASE!
HOWEVER, a word of caution ....
EVERY YEAR, hundreds of baby birds and animals are mistaken as orphans, baby deer (fawns) in the forest, baby hares (leverets) in a field, baby blackbirds in the garden to name but a few. Deer and hares leave their youngsters for long periods of time, and mother will not appear whilstever there are humans present.
Please ensure that the animal you find is a genuine orphan.
Young animals are far better being reared by their natural parents than a Wildlife Rescue. However dedicated, caring and well meaning we are, humans are still a very poor substitute when it comes to rearing and teaching young wild animals how to survive in a vey tough, dangerous world.
So, what babies can The Wildlife Orphanage take:
Hedgehogs,
Owls,
Garden Birds
Rabbits & hares
Fox Cubs
Stoats & Weasels
Birds of Prey
Pigeons and Doves
Ducklings
Goslings
Game birds, such as pheasants
Print 
APRIL 2017
On the 1st April, a female hedgehog was admitted with lacerations and a broken leg. These were caused by a dog attack. The leg had to be amputated
MARCH 2017
Hedgehogs are starting to emerge in the Yorkshire area. Many are very poorly and need help immediately. Please ring 07711883072 if you spot a hedgehog looking weak and wobbly.
FEBRUARY2017
Have you lost this beautiful bunny?
Found on the main road at Eggborough and handed in to the police station. Please ring 07711883072 if this rabbit is yours.
JANUARY 2017
Happy New Year everyone!
2017 looks like it's going to be a very busy year for the Wildlife Orphanage. Please ring us immediately you spot a wild animal or bird in distress. Time is always of the essence when dealing with wildlife.
WITH VERY BEST WISHES, AND HERE'S TO A GOOD ONE
NEWS DECEMBER 2016
Newsletter 2016 has now been published
The weather has finally turned with freezing temperatures and hard ground frosts. Yet the rescue is still admitting little hedgehogs and receiving calls about hedgehogs out in the day. With food sources gone, these hedgehogs will struggle to lay down the fat reserves needed to survive hibernation and need help immediately.
October News
HEDGEHOGS, THE AUTUMN JUVENILES FLOOD IN!
Baby Pixie arrived weighing only 100g and has numerous problems
Pixie has to have Imaverol baths to clear his skin
Pixie is suffering from mites & ringworm and is in a bad way for such a tiny hedgehog
The Wildlife Orphanage has had an influx of small hedgehogs over the last few weeks. These are the Autumn Juveniles, born late in the year. They are often seen out in daytime and looking a bit wobbly. Please act quickly if you see one as they go downhill rapidly.
With winter just around the corner, these little hogs will be just too light for hibernation. They need to put on lots of weight to see them through the winter.
If you see a tiny hedgehog roaming about, often in daylight,
Please ring 0771 1883072 for advice.
