Help us look after sick, injured and orphaned wildlife.
Welcome to Cuan Wildlife Rescue
Shropshire’s only wildlife rescue centre
We rescue, care for and rehabilitate sick, injured and orphaned wild animals and birds. Then we release them back into the wild.
Each year we admit and treat around 6,000 creatures and need to raise £540,000 for day-to-day running costs. Please help us by donating time, money or items from our wishlist.
If you’ve seen an injured wild animal or bird, call us for advice on 01952 728070 or visit our contact page.
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Cuan Wildlife Rescue
Cuan Wildlife is a wildlife rescue centre where we take in sick, injured or orphaned wild animals and birds, with the aim of nursing them back to health. We regularly admit over 6,000 animals & birds in one year.
Once fully recovered, great emphasis is placed on returning them to the wild - in most cases, this means back to the area from where they came, where they may have a mate waiting, or where, at least, they will be familiar with their territory or hunting ground.
Cuan Wildlife rescue is a registered Charity which is dependant on donations from the public and businesses.
LITTLE GREBE! 💚
This juvenile Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) came into us after being found grounded in the middle of a busy road, likely from being blown off course in the high winds. Luckily someone kindly stopped to save him from being run over. On arrival it was deemed he had a slight issue with his one leg, but after some pain relief he started moving it more. Hopefully after a few more days in care he will be ready to be released back to the wild.
Did you know, like most almost entirely aquatic birds, Little Grebes have legs set far back on their bodies, making them excellent swimmers and divers! Their powerful feet help propel them underwater, but because of this walking on land is much more difficult! 💦
This juvenile Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) came into us after being found grounded in the middle of a busy road, likely from being blown off course in the high winds. Luckily someone kindly stopped to save him from being run over. On arrival it was deemed he had a slight issue with his one leg, but after some pain relief he started moving it more. Hopefully after a few more days in care he will be ready to be released back to the wild.
Did you know, like most almost entirely aquatic birds, Little Grebes have legs set far back on their bodies, making them excellent swimmers and divers! Their powerful feet help propel them underwater, but because of this walking on land is much more difficult! 💦
This is the dedicated auction lot in the Help Animals UK. Auction Group - raising funds for Cuan. There are some amazing lots for so many fabulous charities !
* Update - tables now all reserved! *
Festive Prize Bingo Night! All ages welcome, join in the fun - lots of great prizes to be won! The Raven, Much Wenlock, 18th November - book your table to secure your place as we are half booked already! Message Tina - 07985 391047
Christmas jumpers etc welcomed 🎄 🎅 🔔 🦌
Festive Prize Bingo Night! All ages welcome, join in the fun - lots of great prizes to be won! The Raven, Much Wenlock, 18th November - book your table to secure your place as we are half booked already! Message Tina - 07985 391047
Christmas jumpers etc welcomed 🎄 🎅 🔔 🦌
SPOTLIGHT SPECIES! 🦡🖤
Here are some facts and information about one of our most loved UK mammals, the European Badger! Have a go at answering the famous badger question in the comments! 🧐
#badgers #europeanbadger #badger #ukbadgers #ukmammals #britishmammals #environment #britishwildlife #wildliferehab #wildlife #nature #wildliferehabilitation #wildlifecharity #saveourspecies #animals #conservation #wildlifeconservation #cuanwildlife #ukwildlife #shropshire
Here are some facts and information about one of our most loved UK mammals, the European Badger! Have a go at answering the famous badger question in the comments! 🧐
#badgers #europeanbadger #badger #ukbadgers #ukmammals #britishmammals #environment #britishwildlife #wildliferehab #wildlife #nature #wildliferehabilitation #wildlifecharity #saveourspecies #animals #conservation #wildlifeconservation #cuanwildlife #ukwildlife #shropshire
Two ex members of staff, Betty and Hayley, took on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge recently, to raise funds for Cuan. Raising a tremendous £440, Betty said "Both Hayley and I have had the privilege of working at Cuan, and during our time there we saw first-hand the incredible work that goes on behind the scenes to care for and protect our precious UK wildlife. From injured and orphaned animals arriving in desperate need of help, to the dedicated team working tirelessly around the clock to nurse them back to health, Cuan provides a lifeline to wildlife that would otherwise have nowhere to turn. What makes the charity so special to us is that we haven’t just heard about the work they do, we’ve seen it. We’ve witnessed the dedication, compassion and sheer amount of hard work that goes into giving every animal the best possible chance of survival and, wherever possible, returning them to the wild where they belong."
Pictured are Betty and Hayley, with our Founder, Megan. Thank you both so much for your fundraising - we know it was a difficult task with weather conditions not helping - you are both amazing! 🥰🥰
Pictured are Betty and Hayley, with our Founder, Megan. Thank you both so much for your fundraising - we know it was a difficult task with weather conditions not helping - you are both amazing! 🥰🥰
This is Jamie Smart, one of our amazing patrons here at Cuan - if you could vote for her red squirrel 🐿️ photograph in the competition, Jamie really would be very grateful!
🐿️ Can you help Jamie – Eagle Eyed Girl win the Crikey! Photography Competition People’s Choice Award?
Jamie has a photo of a cute red squirrel in this year’s People’s Choice competition, and she needs YOUR votes!
If Jamie wins, she’d love to put the prize money towards printing her very own first comic, which she’s been busy writing and illustrating. How amazing would it be to help make that dream come true? 🥰
🙏 Please vote for Jamie’s red squirrel photo and share this reel with friends and family to help spread the word. Every vote counts, and your support means so much!
🗳️ VOTE HERE:
https://australiazoo.com.au/photography-competition/peoples-choice-voting/
⏰ Voting closes on 24 October, so please don’t leave it too late!
Thank you so much for supporting Jamie’s wildlife photography and helping her bring her first comic to life. ❤️
Stay Eagle Eyed!
🐿️ Can you help Jamie – Eagle Eyed Girl win the Crikey! Photography Competition People’s Choice Award?
Jamie has a photo of a cute red squirrel in this year’s People’s Choice competition, and she needs YOUR votes!
If Jamie wins, she’d love to put the prize money towards printing her very own first comic, which she’s been busy writing and illustrating. How amazing would it be to help make that dream come true? 🥰
🙏 Please vote for Jamie’s red squirrel photo and share this reel with friends and family to help spread the word. Every vote counts, and your support means so much!
🗳️ VOTE HERE:
https://australiazoo.com.au/photography-competition/peoples-choice-voting/
⏰ Voting closes on 24 October, so please don’t leave it too late!
Thank you so much for supporting Jamie’s wildlife photography and helping her bring her first comic to life. ❤️
Stay Eagle Eyed!
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