FaunaFriend Wildlife Rescue

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.

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

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 🥰🦔

16/07/2025

Sorry it's another ask guys!

We are in need of dishes like these for the birds we get in.

https://amzn.eu/d/5Ib9YQX

Now pigeons like to stand on and flip their water and food dishes which is not brilliant when you're trying to monitor their water and food intake! These thankfully prevent flipping and give our guys more floor space when they're in their isolation and decompression cages.

We've done the leg work and shopped around and these are the cheapest out there compared to pet shops as well as well as being the best value for money.

Thank you so much 💙🕊

Supa Poultry Cage Cups are available in a variety of colours and are ideally suited to a wide range of purposes. It can be use in show cages, carry cages or hung inside a run for feeding treats. It is also suitable for both food and water. The pack contains 12 cups in assorted colours.

14/07/2025

For some reason we have been blocked from some of the Frome groups on Facebook.

If you do see us tagged and think we can assist then please do pop us a private message to let us know or urge the finder of the animal to contact us as we are more than happy to help or advise no matter what time of day or night 💙

The majority of wildlife being found at the moment is time sensitive and needs assistance as soon as possible, because of this a lot of animals are succumbing to dehydration, heat exhaustion and even infected wounds which could all be prevented with fast acting help.

Thank you all for your continued support and love 💙🦔

13/07/2025

This is one of the many reasons why I carry a mini pocket knife on rescues.

A solo rescue for myself today so I couldn't lug round all the kit we normally take!

Definitely part of the survival and camping knowledge coming back 😅

Poor little Daryl was severely dehydrated after falling yesterday behind Coffee #1/Paddy Power in Trowbridge.

After swinging into the nearest shop I got him a nice cool bottle of water, cut a hole in the side and made him a DIY drinking dish as seagulls like to swoop and gulp.

Definitely a much appreciated drink of water 💧

13/07/2025

One beautiful racing pigeon has been reunited with their owners 💙

Temporarily named 'Percy' whilst in our care.

This little one was found in Westbury by the lovely Kim Woollard after she found them by the pub late at night looking a bit sorry for themselves.

After a lot of kerfuffle due to one wrong number on the leg ring we managed to get details of the owner through the RPRA stray reporting form and inform them that we are taking care of them.

From Lincolnshire area to Westbury to Trowbridge and now back home again! What a journey you've been on 💙🥰

12/07/2025

Just a friendly reminder that any hoax and fake rescues including any aggressive behaviour will be reported to the police.

This is still an ongoing issue which is being taken seriously by ourselves and the police given what has happened previously and the distress and disruption that caused.

We don't want to have to keep putting this out there but we are still safeguarding ourselves in the end of the day. 💔