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UK Emergency Helplines for Animals and Animal Rights Issues

Badger Hotline
07896 360927
Coalition of Badger Action Groups' telephone number for badger emergencies.

Barn Owl Trust Rescue
01364 653026 (office hours) or 07889 594 663
The Trust's co-founders have been dealing with live bird emergency calls since 1985. The number of calls quickly increased to its current level of around 250 calls per year.

Bat Helpline
0845 1300 228
24hr Helpline provided by the Bat Conservation Trust

British Hedgehog Preservation Society
02920 623 985
If you have urgent need to speak to a British Hedgehog Preservation Society trustee call 02920 623 985. Please only call these numbers out of hours if it is urgent.

British Marine Life Rescue Hotline
01825 765546
If you have found a stranded marine animal please ring the helpline number.

Donkey Rescue
01395 578222
Should you find a donkey in trouble please do not hesitate to contact the donkey welfare team. This confidential service is normally available seven days per week to deal with emergencies.

Fox Emergency Helpline
01933 411996 (24hr)
National Fox Welfare Society's 24hr Emergency Helpline

Rabbit Welfare Association helpline
0870 046 5249
Rabbit Rehome lists details from different rescues and individuals around the UK. It has no facilities for taking in rabbits. However, in an emergency we may be able to point you in the direction of someone who can.

Raptor Rescue National Help and Advice Line
0870 241 0609
Raptor Rescue provides direct assistance to the public who may find an injured or sick Bird of Prey.

Swan Sanctuary (and Waterfowl) Emergency Helpline
01932 240790 (24hr)
The Swan Sanctuary and its associate centres around the country are on 24-hour alert, 365 days a year. When a 'swan in distress' call comes in the local rescue squad is on its way within minutes.

Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital
01844 292 292
All sick or injured birds and animals, call Tiggywinkles' 24 hour Emergency Line

VPSG Emergency Arrest Line
07984 733008
Vegan Prisoners Support Group (VPSG). If you are vegan and held either in police custody or remanded it might be advisable to contact us on the emergency arrest line.

Wildlife Aid 24hr Emergency Helpline:
09061 800 132
At Wildlife Aid, no British wild animal, from any species, is ever turned away if it needs our help.

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