FaunaFriend Wildlife Rescue

FaunaFriend Wildlife Rescue We are a Mother & Daughter team who rescue, rehabilitate, release and teach others about wildlife. Yes it is sad but the animal is relieved of the pain.

We are a Mother and Daughter team who aim to rescue, rehabilitate and release wildlife! Whilst doing this we also aim to educate others with intresting facts and overall wellbeing of wildlife. Our rescue is completley non-profit so we rely on the generosity and kindness of others to help us out. We do take money donations as most people don't know what to buy for our current residents as we take i

n birds as well as hedgehogs, rats, mice and anything else that just needs that little boost before they're released where they were found. If you do wish to donate but don't know how to then please shoot us a message and we will be more than happy to chat! Some of our residents we have in our care over time unfortunately won't be able to be released due to disability sustained by the injury, medical purposes and other things that may creep up overtime. These ones will be our permanent residents who will live out their life in luxury. We are working alongside our local vets to give wildlife the once over before they are released into our care, but sometimes there is the occasion where the animal does have to be put to sleep which means its passing was dignified and respectful and no suffering was had.

16/09/2025

🤧WE ARE CLOSED DUE TO ILLNESS!🤧

Unfortunately myself and mum have caught a horrific cold and it's affecting mum badly to the point she is on antibiotics and steroids again like when she had Pneumonia back in April. So we are hoping to stop it before it gets to that stage again.

We are still available for advice, but anything with a visible injury please take to Garston Vets - if unsure which branch has a vet in please phone ahead and they will happily advise which branch to take the animal to.

Sorry for any inconvenience this has and will possibly cause!

Aren't hedgehogs just stunning? This is Tabatha Tickley. She came into our care last Christmas after being admitted with...
03/09/2025

Aren't hedgehogs just stunning?

This is Tabatha Tickley. She came into our care last Christmas after being admitted with over 295 ticks on her, looking lethargic and not brilliant.

We painstakingly sat down and removed each individual one, waited for any more to appear and gave her the all clear.

She's an older girl in our care as she has gone ginger and has lost the pigmentation in her nose but is absolutely thriving alongside other elderly hedgehogs in a safe environment 🦔🩵

14/08/2025

We are sorry we have been so quiet.

Things in the line of rescue really isn't easy at the moment for anyone. We can really sympathise and empathise with other rescues and organisations.

You're not alone in this.

We have been overwhelmed with seagulls, the worst year by far. We have had just over 40 in the span of 2 months, thankfully just in need of rehydration and recuperation or time to heal from a minor injury.

We've had over 70 pigeons in who too have fallen victim to dehydration due to the hotter weather or injuries.

And we still have yet to expect the hedgehog baby boom. Better known as the second late litter which will not survive the winter without help and intervention if they can't build up body mass quick enough.

It. Is. Horrific.

We've had to help multiple people from all over find rescues closer to home because we aren't local to them but are still willing to provide around the clock advice and care to put people at ease.

As soon as we release animals, mainly birds, their space is filled instantly by another little life who deserves a chance.

It's tedious. It's hard. And my god we kick ourselves when we can't save them all. But we do it to give everything a chance regardless.

If you've not heard from us, we are sorry.

If you're still waiting for a reply, we are sorry.

If you're still waiting on your hedgehog to come back home, we are sorry.

It's only myself and mum. We are burnt-out but trying our hardest to maintain everything. If we didn't laugh, we'd cry.

In the end of the day, we do what we do for the animals. Not for any glorification or praise.

We are here, we are not ignoring you. We are only a team of two and we are genuinely sorry 💔

If you can't get through, please leave a message and we will get back to you, it may not be straight away but we will.

My goodness.Whilst we have a spare few minutes to ourselves we have an absolutely HUGE list of thank yous to go up!Every...
29/07/2025

My goodness.

Whilst we have a spare few minutes to ourselves we have an absolutely HUGE list of thank yous to go up!

Everyone's kindness and generosity has blown us away. It's been a massive help with the influx of birds we have taken in and any emergencies we've had to make space for.

A huge thank you to:

• Daniel Hallet
• Clare Edwards
• P&J Connell
• Kate Tidcombe Snook
• Helen Wilcock
• Lucy Rogers
• Jessica Williams
• Vanda Thompson
• Louise Thompson
• Cerys Donkin
• Angie Wainwright
• Mia Møller Pidden
• Emily KTJ
• Layonee Berry
• Leigh Palmer
• Valerie Coyne
• Karen Gorman
• The Cat Lady Emily
• Hayley
• Kerrie Moon
• Mint
• Julie
• Jilly Firmin & The Coffee Morning Ladies
• Sharon Ambler
• Sally
• David Harvey
• Cazzy Hackett
• Kirsty Nash
• Penny Hawkins
• Ali Timbrell
• Kate Martin & Kev Pearce

We apologise if we missed anybody off of our list but just know we are extremely grateful for each little bit of kindness and help sent our way be it physical items or a money donation 💙

Sorry the pictures aren't the greatest but wildlife rescue isn't a fashion show! 😂

22/07/2025

I'm sorry guys but we are full to bursting.

This has been the worst nesting season we have seen this year.

We are still available for advice as always but physically we cannot take in anymore until we get a few more of our guys released.

We are so sorry for any inconvenience this causes.

17/07/2025

UPDATE - 19 July ‘25
Walky is safely back home 😻
He was found trapped in a nearby garage.
Stay safe Walky. Please don’t scare your mum like that again. Just because she’s one of the SAS team doesn’t mean she wasn’t worried for you 🥰🥰🥰

✴️ MISSING ✴️
ST PAUL STREET, CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN10

Wally is 3 years old. He has been missing from his home since 14 July '25.
Wally has long fur with tabby markings. Please note his fluffy tail with a black stripe running the length of it. He has long white whiskers with a white chin.
We are keen to locate Wally ASAP as he has a medical condition which can become easily exasperated therefore requires frequent monitoring.
Wally is microchipped and neutered.

Could all people who live and work in / around this area please check their properties, outbuildings, under hedgelines and parked cars thoroughly.
🔶 If safe to do so, please leave outbuilding doors open, for an hour or so, so he can escape if he is hiding 🔶

If you think you have seen Wally or you have any information please report this to the number within the poster or message us ASAP

Helping the population of hedgehogs with one victory at a time 💙🦔 A huge thanks to Sustainable Warminster for letting us...
17/07/2025

Helping the population of hedgehogs with one victory at a time 💙🦔 A huge thanks to Sustainable Warminster for letting us use Smallbrook Meadows and preparing such a wonderful release site for 6 hedgehogs to thrive and fingers crossed boost the numbers that little bit more! And a huge heartfelt thank you to Clare Hancock for trusting us to look after the hedgehogs you found 🥰🦔

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Trowbridge

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