Wirral Fox Rescue

29/10/2026

This is Winston 🧡

Currently recovering in Kennel 5.

When I arrived on scene to collect this little lad, following reports of a fox being hit by a car, my heart sank.

He was lying exposed at the side of the road, covered in blood. Honestly, at first sight he looked as though he was gone, but on closer inspection I could see Winston was still breathing, and I thought we would lose him right there.

I checked his vitals, and It was straight to our vets, where thankfully no fractures could be found. It was clear, however, that the poor boy had been hit by a car, he had taken a bad knock, and he was far from out of the woods.

I decided to take a chance on him and admit him into our care at the centre

The first few days were worrying. Examination at the centre hadn't revealed anything substantial, but getting him to eat again took time, patience and plenty of gentle encouragement. Little by little, he started to come round and began accepting tiny bits of food.

And now? He's doing really well!

It's moments like these that show us how remarkable these animals can be. Sometimes, all a fox needs is a chance, and people willing to try for them.

He's come such a long way from the bloodied fox at the roadside, and we are so pleased with the progress he's making.

Keep it up, Winston. We are all here for you 🧡

Gray | WFR

27/10/2026

🎃🦊 This is Pumpkin

Currently recovering in kennel 6 - When we arrived to rescue this poor little dog fox, we found him curled up fast asleep on a skate ramp. He looked small In contrast to the large ramp, and he looked desperate. Despite everything his little body was going through, he had found himself what he thought was a quiet spot to rest.

Pumpkin was suffering from mange, but sadly that wasn't all. He was also battling a secondary life-threatening bacterial infection, and we could see that he was a poorly boy who desperately needed our help.

Since arriving at the centre, Pumpkin has been an absolute sweetheart. He's caused no fuss, taken everything in his stride and quietly got on with what he needs to do. There's something quite special about him, and despite feeling so unwell, and being removed (even temporarily) from the home he knows, he is taking things in his stride

Thankfully, we started treatment immediately and Pumpkin is on the road to recovery. If he carries on the way he is going, we will be taking him home for release very soon

From a lonely little fox curled up on a skate ramp, fighting an illness that could have taken his life, to a healthy little dog fox getting ready to return to the wild world where he belongs.

You're almost there Pumpkin. Hang in there! your next chapter is just around the corner 🌳

Gray - WFR

25/10/2026

It’s miserable outside, so make yourself a cuppa and sit down and have a listen to Gray, our fox manager, chatting with Radio Merseyside’s Paul Beesley on yesterday’s Breakfast Show about our work with the local foxes.

https://wirralfoxrescue.co.uk/donate/

Lauren and Beezo talk to Grey, Centre Manager of Wirral Fox Rescue.

23/10/2026

Even when storms hit, you can guarantee we are out there saving lives

rain or shine, day and night, because they matter 🦊

Please take extra care out there, stay safe, and look after yourselves and each other ❤️

From all of us at Wirral Fox Rescue, stay safe

22/10/2026

This is Thelma

Currently recovering in kennel 3 - we caught Thelma after reports from a member of the public about a fox that was looking quite unwell

We set a trap for her, and within a day she was caught

She's been suffering with mange and bacterial conjunctivitis, and the infection was so bad that Thelma could no longer see. It goes without saying that survivability for a fox with no sight isn't great

She's settled in nicely, and she's proving to be quite the character

Part of our treatment plan for her condition involves 4x daily eye drops - and she's really not impressed with this. We are met with all manner of protest and grumbles as she believes we've come administer eye drops any time we're in the room, not that we blame her

Little does she know that these are the nessesary steps to freedom, and not only that but with a clean bill of health to boot

She has a great appetite and if she carries on improving at the rate she is right now, theres no reason why we wouldn't be taking her home for release in a couple of weeks time

Hang in there, Thelma! it will all be worth it 🧡

27/09/2026

Sleepy Hunter here is having a lazy sunday lie-in after a fun night destroying his kennel

He's almost certainly dreaming of the wild. He could be running through the meadow or chasing a mouse - and little does he know his time with us is almost at an end, and all of those dreams will come true

Research into vulpine sleep patterns shows they have frequent, short sleep cycles with regular REM phases.

While we cannot ask a fox what it sees, studies suggest that sleeping fox brains replay waking movements. A sleeping fox twitching its paws or making muffled sounds is likely "running" or hunting in its mind

Most people will only ever see a fox fleetingly, or when they visit, and as unlikely as it is even if you were to happen upon a sleeping fox they are biological programmed to wake at the slightest sound out of the ordinary in the environment. Unless they are unwell, they would hear you long before you see them

If we could see them when all is quiet though, down in the den or in that special sleeping spot where they feel safe, we might catch a glimpse of their dreams too, little paws twitching, ears flicking, whiskers moving, as their sleeping minds wander through the world they know. And perhaps that’s one of the most beautiful things about foxes: even when the world around them is dangerous, they can dream of that mouse they found, that fascinating smell they discovered, or some other little moment from their day that caught their attention 🦊❤️

25/09/2026

Hello Foxy Friends,
Our Ambulance Appeal has now officially closed — and thanks to your incredible generosity, we raised an amazing £17,200 !

More than 450 online donations were made through JustGiving, alongside a number of community fundraising events. We are deeply grateful for the outstanding support shown by local residents, volunteers, and partner organisations across the Wirral.

We would like to extend special thanks to The Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust and Mayfields Woodland Burial Ground for their generous contributions.

Our new Fox Ambulance, sourced and fully kitted out by Wirral Vans in Bromborough, was collected yesterday and went straight into service. Their generosity and support have played a vital role in making this possible.

Wirral Fox Rescue continues its work as the only dedicated Fox Rescue and Rehabilitation Charity in Wirral, treating hundreds of foxes each year. Our mission is to relieve suffering, support recovery, and improve the long‑term health of our local fox population.

Our main source of funding remains The Magic Fox Pre-loved Charity Shop in Rake Precinct, Bromborough — please do pop in and see us.

We are also proud of our ongoing educational work with Wirral Eco‑Schools and Wirral Environmental Network helping to inspire young people and strengthen community understanding of local wildlife.

25/08/2026

Here's a picture of one of our little wildlings, sneakily taken through the netting 🌿

This juvenile fox arrived with us as a tiny cub, after being found without his mum. After a short isolation period, he was raised alongside his orphaned fox friends, growing stronger, more confident and learning all the things a young fox needs to know before returning to the wild.

Now, after months of care, he’s fully vaccinated, healthy and ready for the next exciting chapter.

He’s currently enjoying time at a secret site in one of our soft release pens, where he can gradually get used to the sights, sounds and smells of the wild while still having a safe place to return to.

We've already released 15 orphans this dispersal, and before long, he and his companions will be in the wild where they belong 🌳

From tiny, vulnerable cubs to healthy young foxes ready to face the world

because they are worth it 🧡

21/06/2026

Good morning everyone,

Today is a short introduction for cub group 2

A few weeks ago, our team was hit with the heartbreaking but all too familiar news of a dead vixen.

Looking at her, it was clear she had previously been nursing. We knew somewhere out there, a litter of hungry cubs was waiting for a mum who was never coming home.
Immediately, we started combing through our incoming rescue logs, cross-referencing locations to see if any sightings matched up.

That’s when we found a report. They had spotted five tiny cubs wandering completely on their own around a shed yard.
We rushed out and set up a trail camera to monitor the situation. For four long days and nights, we watched the footage closely. Tragically, no adult ever appeared. During those four days, we didn't want the cubs starving or wandering onto busy Upton roads, so the shop owner kindly support-fed them right there in the yard under our instructions.

Then came extraction day. These five clever little things had made their den deep underneath a massive, unstable pile of heavy rubble. It was a painstaking, delicate operation. We had to dismantle the pile piece by piece, carefully picking the cubs out one by one until all five were safe in our carriers.

Fast forward to today, and they are doing great

They are absolutely thriving and loving life in one of our large outdoor rehabilitation pens. We are happy to share that they are now fully vaccinated and completely parasite-free. They will spend just a little longer with us building up their strength before we take them to one of our soft-release sites.

Not long now, guys, and you’ll finally be out in the woods! 🌳

Thank you to the community, our supporters, and the amazing shop owner for helping us save these five lives. If you love what we do and want to help us keep feeding hungry mouths this season, please consider donating via our page link 🧡

https://wirralfoxrescue.co.uk/donate/

17/06/2026

We’ve never been busier than we have this year.

Not a day goes by without an emergency or two, or three, or five.

Because we've been so flat out caring for the foxes, updates have been a bit quiet lately. Our time is constantly split between rehabilitating foxes at the centre, responding to emergencies, and treating those foxes outside who need intervention, where bringing them into the rescue would actually be counter-productive

Over the coming weeks, we’re going to be introducing a lot of our foxes to you all, including cub groups 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

Aside from cub group 2, every single one of them was rescued and admitted as a lonely individual, so it's amazing to see them thriving in their groups now

We also have poorly patients on the mend, and other patients who don't fit into the orphan, group, or releasable categories, but they have an excellent quality of life ahead of them and are ready to move on to their next chapter

We’re going to start the introductions with this little vixen currently in Kennel 2, Crimson 🧡

We caught her in a trap at a school after some lovely, kind-hearted staff noticed the little girl struggling and looking very sorry for herself. They took action and contacted us, and it’s a good job they did.

She wandered into our trap with no problem, and we've started her treatment immediately while we make attempts to catch her sister, who is proving a little more elusive. Crimson has obviously been suffering with mange for as long as she has been alive, but she's safe now and making the most of the peace and quiet here. She has a really good appetite, and we’re confident that we can turn her life around

You've got this 🧡