Our Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation forum is moderated by Caroline Gould, the founder and manager of Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centrein Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, a purpose-built wildlife hospital on a 30-acre site, dealing with between 4 - 5,000 casualties every year. They have the capabilities to deal with any eventuality and the hospital is equipped with full veterinary facilities including x-rays and intensive care. Their aim is to release casualties back into their natural environment as soon as they are fit. Vale Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre is now recognised as one of the leading authorities on wildlife rescue and rehabilitation in the UK.https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/list.php?8Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:55:18 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,26710#msg-26710 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,26710#msg-26710
I just wanted to say I am very overwhelmed with the amount of positive responses I have been witnessing regarding the well - being of the urban fox. I hear so much negative press about the sightings and behaviour of them. To me it is just simply white noise. They are great night hunters and have such a freedom that makes me infinitely envious of. But, I am pleased to see you are looking at ways to help feed and keep the fox's safe. Long may it live!

Jamie]]> Jamie Goff Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationThu, 05 Nov 2015 19:19:49 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,26708,26708#msg-26708 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,26708,26708#msg-26708 tania ardell Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationWed, 04 Nov 2015 22:47:27 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,26564#msg-26564 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,26564#msg-26564 vlc Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationMon, 21 Sep 2015 20:50:48 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,25671,25671#msg-25671 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,25671,25671#msg-25671 Gloria Gifford Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationSat, 09 May 2015 09:31:51 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,25572#msg-25572 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,25572#msg-25572 Caroline Gould Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationMon, 13 Apr 2015 11:54:42 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,25570#msg-25570 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,25570#msg-25570 ???? Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationSun, 12 Apr 2015 19:23:24 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,25557#msg-25557 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,25557#msg-25557 Jizzjazz Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationMon, 06 Apr 2015 07:20:47 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,25426,25426#msg-25426 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,25426,25426#msg-25426 Alan Cramp Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationTue, 03 Mar 2015 18:55:44 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,25338#msg-25338 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,25338#msg-25338 Jojoblanco Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationMon, 02 Feb 2015 19:12:50 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,24478#msg-24478 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,24478#msg-24478Is it ok to leave raw chicken out for a fox or is it best to cook it]]> Tom71 Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationSat, 02 Aug 2014 14:08:24 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,24295#msg-24295 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,24295#msg-24295 a lineham Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationSat, 28 Jun 2014 00:51:16 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,24269#msg-24269 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,24269#msg-24269 manjit Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationMon, 16 Jun 2014 22:32:58 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,24043,24044#msg-24044 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,24043,24044#msg-24044 Caroline Gould Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationFri, 09 May 2014 11:49:25 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,24043,24043#msg-24043 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,24043,24043#msg-24043
for last three weeks he has been holding up his back right leg, I have given him a small dose of carpodol as thought it might be a sprain but last night he was still holding it up.

Do yo have any ideas of what I should try and do to help him, I have doubled his food in case he has been having trouble getting his own and he can still run around the field

Many thanks]]> megevebear Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationFri, 09 May 2014 11:16:58 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,23214#msg-23214 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,23214#msg-23214Just wondering what to do. My garden has an old railway embankment at the end and runs along the bottom of everybody's garden on the street (I live on a terraced street). I have seen a lone fox for the past 3 weeks on and off now on the embankment just behind my neighbours fence so decided to investigate a little....behind the fence has been used as a dumping ground with a dining table and lots of hedge clippings on top. I assume this would me an ideal 'home' for the fox. The fox seems a little smaller to me, is it right for a fox to be alone this time of year? Or do you think it may be a female looking for a place to have her cubs? Just want to keep an eye on it to make sure its ok.
Thanks guys :)]]> Kate Melton Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationSat, 08 Feb 2014 10:59:34 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,23028#msg-23028 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,23028#msg-23028 Mary of Michigan Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationSun, 15 Dec 2013 23:46:01 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,22823#msg-22823 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,22823#msg-22823 bethan Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationSun, 15 Sep 2013 22:26:03 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,22603#msg-22603 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,22603#msg-22603 mk19 Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationThu, 08 Aug 2013 12:04:33 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,22386,22386#msg-22386 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,22386,22386#msg-22386
I picked up a big beautiful bird (a Bos Loerie). It's legs seem to be lame as its lying on its side all the time, but when I touch the legs or chest they respond and the muscles work. I got advice on how to treat it for shock from a retired bird "rehabilitator", she said I should give it sugar water, is that ok?

Thanks for the advice
Elmien]]> Elmien le Roux Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationMon, 20 May 2013 13:05:17 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,22269#msg-22269 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,22269#msg-22269
Do any of you still feed foxes? Im just doing some research - would be good to know!

Thanks

Fern]]> fern Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationWed, 03 Apr 2013 10:36:42 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,22046#msg-22046 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,22046#msg-22046 Trisha Stanton Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationSat, 26 Jan 2013 00:33:32 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,21086,21086#msg-21086 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,21086,21086#msg-21086
Could anyone tell me if it is ok to feed a whole raw chicken which is about a week out of date to the local foxes.

I was away and unfortunately the chicken was forgotten about and feel bad that chickens life went to waste for nothing! :(]]> Matt Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationTue, 07 Aug 2012 16:37:39 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,21051#msg-21051 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,21051#msg-21051I just wondered if it was legal to set a dog onto fox cubs just because they are noisy?

I do leave some dog biscuits out every night and watch them come to feed, which is a lovely sight for me and my grandchildren. They are very wary and always run away if they spot us.]]> L.Wren Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationFri, 27 Jul 2012 09:35:16 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,20896#msg-20896 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,20896#msg-20896 mena Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationThu, 24 May 2012 08:56:06 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,20880#msg-20880 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,20880#msg-20880 cores Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationThu, 17 May 2012 17:07:57 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,20836,20836#msg-20836 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,20836,20836#msg-20836I'm willing relocate anywhere in the country (or even abroad) so i can achieve this. It's my dream to work with animals.
I've worked at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals which is a referral practice at the Royal Veterinary College. I've also worked in kennels, big cat rescue centres and the college animal unit which has exotics and domesticated animals.

I have gcse's, as levels, national diploma in animal management and key skills.

I live in bedfordshire, but like i said earlier, i am willing to relocate.
Thank you]]> emma king Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationWed, 25 Apr 2012 20:00:02 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,9420,20369#msg-20369 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,9420,20369#msg-20369 katrina bliss Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationSat, 03 Dec 2011 21:23:19 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,20195#msg-20195 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,20195#msg-20195
I have been putting food out( discreetly) as not to annoy any neighbours who may not like it!

This is a very informative forum. I will be looking on here regularly.

I noted that foxes eat Markies so intend to get some. I also put eggs out which the fox took. Do they eat the shell? It appeared that he was carrying the eggs in his mouth. (It was dark so not too sure about this).

Carol]]> foxes18 Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationThu, 13 Oct 2011 08:42:40 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,20186,20186#msg-20186 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,20186,20186#msg-20186
Wildlife rescue said squirrels can't get rabies, and that the only thing to fear is injury from being bitten... but now it's dark and I can't find the poor thing, the guy said squirrels usually hunker down at night and stay hidden.

My question is will a baby squirrel - not an infant, it has a bushy tail already but it seems like it's not big enough to be on its own as it can't successfully climb a tree - hide for the night? I'm hoping it's instinct will make it try to stay hidden, but I'm concerned that since it can't climb it won't be safe. Is there anything more I can do? I'm going to get up at dawn and look in the bush it was in, but I'm afraid a predator might get him... what defense does a baby have alone at night? Will it burrow?

Also, I live in Florida, and the guy said the coyote population is kind of dense around my neighborhood, I'm so scared he will get eaten!

Any and all help is much appreciated!!!]]> Lyndsay Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationTue, 11 Oct 2011 00:51:47 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,20183#msg-20183 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?8,4276,20183#msg-20183 foxes18 Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationMon, 10 Oct 2011 17:58:10 +0000