A small independent wildlife rescuer & rehabber based in south east Scotland
GW Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation is run by Graeme under the umbrella of GW Ecology. Graeme is an experienced and trained wildlife rehabber. He has cared for a variety of wildlife over the years. Some rescues have only stayed with him for a short period before being released or transferred to another wildlife rescue centre. Some rescues are in care for a longer period before being released either to give them time to recover or because conditions are not suitable for release.
Graeme is assisted by Steph who is a qualified animal care technician.
Updates and details of wildlife in care are posted on the
If you find wildlife in need
If you find wildlife in need in south east Scotland and north Northumberland then please call or message 07889133347. If there is no reply straight away we will get back to you as soon as possible.
If you are a distance from us or are wanting to maximise your chance of finding help quickly then you can search The Wildlife Rescue Directory
Funding
Income from GW Ecology supports the work of GW Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation but individuals and organisations have the opportunity to support the work too.
An easy way to give support is via Easyfundraising.
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It is easy to sign up and if you install the easyfundraising app on your phone and the donation reminder extension on your browser you will be asked if you want to activate donation whenever you buy from one of the over 7,500 brands signed up to give.
Go to GW Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation easyfundraising page to sign up. It is easy and costs you nothing but you help a good cause.
Another way to support is to buy something from
GW Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation's Amazon Wildlife Rescue Wishlist or to send us a gift card which allows us to prioritise what items may be needed the most at that time.
Alternatively you could contribute towards Graeme's expenses. He clocks up a fair amount of mileage travelling to pick up rescues and returning them for release. Some animals also require veterinary attention which they receive immediately. You can make a contribution via PayPal:
Thank you to everybody who supports GW Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, without you it would be a lot harder to care for as many animals as we do.
Meet some of the rescues
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Bats
Bats are the most common rescues that are cared for. Over the years Graeme has treated several different species and has also raised pups.
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Hedgehogs
There are usually a handful of Hedgehogs that come in every year. Hedgehogs can suffer from a variety of illnesses and can also get stressed easily so need lots of care.
Swifts
Grounded Swifts are dealt with most years and require careful treatment. A grounded Swift should be taken to an experienced rehabber for assessment.
Owls & other Birds of Prey
Some are kept to be rehabbed by Graeme but some get transferred to other rescues which are in a better position to give them the care required.
Young birds
Hand rearing nestlings from collapsed nests to fledglings is intensive work and takes dedication. These Barn Swallows came as small nestlings but grew up fast.
Young birds
Returning young birds to parents to look after is preferable as happened with this young Oystercatcher, though return involved climbing up onto school roof.
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