Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue

Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue Volunteer Wildlife Rescue
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We're Playing Catch-Up!As you have probably seen over the last few days, we've been hit hard with a large number of new ...
31/05/2026

We're Playing Catch-Up!

As you have probably seen over the last few days, we've been hit hard with a large number of new patients, including several intensive care cases, and now we're playing catch-up.

Catch-up with admin, catch-up with the washing up, and catch-up with some animals that are ready and waiting to be released back into the wild.

To help us get back on top of things, we're temporarily pausing new admissions for today and tomorrow (31st May and 1st June). We'll be back as normal from 2nd June.

If you have found an injured wild animal, don't worry — help is still available.

Send us a message and we can advise whether it's something we can help with, a rescue that may be able to assist, or a local veterinary practice that can provide treatment.

You can also find a list of wildlife rehabilitators through the British Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (BWRC), of which we are an associate organisation:

https://www.bwrc.org.uk/

Thank you!

24 hours from death’s door to alive and kicking! 🦡One of our most critically ill patients this week has been this young ...
30/05/2026

24 hours from death’s door to alive and kicking! 🦡

One of our most critically ill patients this week has been this young female badger cub.

After becoming trapped in a chain-link fence, she was discovered in an almost completely unresponsive condition and was dangerously close to losing her life.

The outlook was very uncertain, but thanks to the swift actions of her rescuers, the dedication of our care team, and the expertise of our veterinary partners, she has made an incredible turnaround in just 24 hours.

She still has a long road ahead, but seeing her brighter, stronger, and fighting spirit return is exactly why we do what we do.

Every rescue is only possible because of your support.

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🦊 Here comes ANOTHER fox! 🦊Please welcome Cruise, who has arrived with us from Kirk’s Vets in Sleaford following a suspe...
30/05/2026

🦊 Here comes ANOTHER fox! 🦊

Please welcome Cruise, who has arrived with us from Kirk’s Vets in Sleaford following a suspected minor collision with a vehicle.

A huge thank you to the team at Kirk’s Vets for the excellent care they provided to this young fox. They carried out a thorough assessment, made sure he received the appropriate treatment, and arranged for him to be transferred to us. Their support has been invaluable.

Cruise is now settling in well, and we’re looking forward to helping him on his journey back to the wild.

Good luck, Cruise — we’re sure you’ll do brilliantly here! 🦊❤️

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🐾 We Need More Animal Carriers! 🐾We’ve recently welcomed more collection volunteers to our team, helping us respond to e...
30/05/2026

🐾 We Need More Animal Carriers! 🐾

We’ve recently welcomed more collection volunteers to our team, helping us respond to even more wildlife in need across our area. To support them, we’re in urgent need of additional animal carriers.

If you have a clean, good-quality pet carrier that you no longer use, we’d be incredibly grateful if you could donate it to us. These carriers allow our volunteers to safely collect and transport injured, sick, and orphaned wildlife for treatment and rehabilitation.

📍 Drop-off location:
Floral Hall, Welholme Road, Grimsby

Please note: We can only accept plastic pet carriers. Unfortunately, we cannot accept metal folding/barred cages or wire crates. If you want to check your carrier is suitable, please pop us a message or post an image in the comments.

Thank you 🙏

Good morning everyone, and look who’s back with us! Chance has now been discharged from his hospital stay at Eastfield V...
30/05/2026

Good morning everyone, and look who’s back with us!

Chance has now been discharged from his hospital stay at Eastfield Vets and is back in our care, where we can continue working on his injured leg.

It’s going to be a long journey, and his prognosis remains guarded due to the severity of the injury. However, Chance has already shown incredible resilience and has made encouraging progress so far.

We’re taking things one step at a time and will continue to give him all the care and support he needs.

Meet Gemma, one of our newest volunteers, getting hands-on with an oil contamination rescue case.This Oystercatcher was ...
29/05/2026

Meet Gemma, one of our newest volunteers, getting hands-on with an oil contamination rescue case.

This Oystercatcher was brought to us by officers from North East Lincolnshire Council after being found covered in oil.

Cleaning an oil-contaminated bird is a careful and time-consuming process. As you can see here, treatment begins with a pre-wash, followed by the main wash and then a thorough rinse in clean water. Once rinsed, the bird is placed in a temperature-controlled incubator to dry safely and comfortably.

It will take several washes before this Oystercatcher is fully clean and looking its best again, but we’re pleased with the progress so far—the oil is coming off well.

A huge thank you to Gemma for helping with this important rescue.

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When we say we’re being absolutely hammered with critical care patients at the moment, we truly mean it.This young badge...
29/05/2026

When we say we’re being absolutely hammered with critical care patients at the moment, we truly mean it.

This young badger cub was rescued earlier today after being found tangled in a chain-link fence. We have no idea how long she had been trapped, but she was in a very poor state when she was discovered. Thanks to the quick actions of the finder, she is now receiving emergency treatment with our veterinary partners.

Sadly, stories like hers are becoming all too common.

If you follow wildlife rescue centres across the country, you’ll have seen that many have had to temporarily close their doors due to the overwhelming number of admissions. The volume of animals requiring intensive and often costly veterinary treatment is unlike anything many centres have experienced before.

It’s fair to say that we’re not far away from having to put a temporary closure on new admissions too, we have almost 3 x the amount of animals right now than the same time last year!

That’s why we’re asking you to support your local wildlife rescue, wherever you are. Every rescue is feeling the pressure this year, and every donation, share, and item of support makes a real difference.

If you’re in the Hull and Beverley area, please support the fantastic Jen and her team at The Wildlife Alliance.

If you’re around Keyingham, please support the passionate Pamela and team at Rens.

If you’re in the Scunthorpe area, please support the knowledgeable and compassionate Tara and team at Laxey House Bird Rescue.

If you’re near Boston and Langrick, please support the dedicated and talented Lucy and team at Wild Things Rescue.

If you’re in the Mablethorpe area, please support the incredible Chloe and team at Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary.

If you’re around Kings Lynn, you have the spectacular RSPCA East Winch Wildlife Hospital!

And there are many other smaller rescues working tirelessly behind the scenes too.

Please support your local wildlife rescues. They need you right now more than ever.

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28/05/2026

Home sweet home! 🦡

After a short stay in care, following his discovery inside a house undergoing renovation, this young badger is back where he belongs — home in his sett.

Thankfully, the homeowners’ love for wildlife meant they already had a good idea where the sett was located. Once our volunteers assessed the area and confirmed one of the sett entrances, all that was left to do was reunite this little adventurer that evening.

As you can see, he knew where he was going!

Good luck, little one! ❤️

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We’re fighting to give Chance a second chance. 🦊💔Yesterday, we responded to reports of a fox cub trapped in temporary ba...
28/05/2026

We’re fighting to give Chance a second chance. 🦊💔

Yesterday, we responded to reports of a fox cub trapped in temporary barrier fencing. When we arrived, the entanglement was severe, and it wasn’t possible to safely remove the netting at the scene. Instead, Chance was rushed by wildlife ambulance to our trusted veterinary partners at Eastfield Vets.

Once there, the veterinary team immediately went into battle — carefully removing the netting and providing emergency treatment to save his leg.

Thankfully, there are currently no fractures, but Chance is not out of the woods yet. We still don’t know how long his leg was trapped, and the damage caused by the severe constriction is being closely monitored.

Today, there are small signs of improvement, but this will be a long road to recovery, and his prognosis remains guarded.

Chance now needs ongoing intensive hospital care around the clock. Sadly, after an incredibly difficult and expensive month filled with complex rescues requiring urgent veterinary treatment, we need your help again!

If you’re able to help Chance and support the work we do for wildlife in crisis, please consider making a donation today. Every pound truly makes a difference. ❤️

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This evening, our rescue received reports of a potentially deceased whale at Immingham Docks.In line with our rescue pro...
27/05/2026

This evening, our rescue received reports of a potentially deceased whale at Immingham Docks.

In line with our rescue protocols for these incidents, both British Divers Marine Life Rescue and HM Coastguard were alerted to the report.

Our volunteers attended the scene and sadly confirmed the whale, identified as a minke whale, was deceased.

Officers from Cleethorpes Coastguard attended to gather information for official records, with details also shared with colleagues at BDMLR.

If you ever spot a whale, dolphin, or other marine life that may be stranded or in distress, please contact BDMLR immediately on 01825 765546.

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