{"id":4831,"date":"2024-11-19T13:21:53","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T13:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/contact\/report-animal-cruelty-or-neglect-2\/"},"modified":"2025-02-13T11:44:59","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T11:44:59","slug":"report-injured-wildlife","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/contact\/report-injured-wildlife\/","title":{"rendered":"Report injured wildlife"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"contact-content py-5\" data-bs-theme=\"light\">\n    <div data-aos=\"fade-up\" class=\"container-xl\">\n                <div class=\"content-wrap heading-wrap mb-5\">\n            <h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Report Injured Wildlife<\/strong><\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"wrapper-sm container-xl box-container\">\n        <div class=\"contact-content__box mb-5\">\n            <h3 class=\"heading-mobile mb-3\"><strong>Use the checks below to identify if wildlife is uninjured before reporting an injury.<\/strong><\/h3>                <div class=\"accordion\" id=\"accordionExample\">\n                                        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <h6 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading1\">\n                        <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse1\">\n                            Baby birds                        <\/button>\n                        <\/h6>\n                        <div id=\"collapse1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading1\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n                                <div class=\"content-wrap pb-5\">\n                                    <p>Before you do anything it is important you establish whether the bird is a fledgling or a nestling.<\/p>\n<p>Fledglings have feathers and are often seen out of the nest particularly when they are learning to fly. It\u2019s really important that you do not disturb the young bird during this developmental stage.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you are concerned for its safety, you can gently move the bird to a nearby covered area off the ground, such as a bush, where its parents will find it and continue to feed it.<\/p>\n<p>If you have found a baby bird with little or no feathers, this is a nestling, and at this stage, the bird needs to be returned to its nest so that it can continue to thrive under the care of its parents.<\/p>\n<p>If you know where the nest is, you can carefully put the bird back in and the parents will continue to care for it. If the nest location is not obvious, you can create a replacement nest using a small cardboard box or Tupperware container, lining it with tissue and grass, and placing this in a bush or tree nearby to where the nestling was found. Monitor the nest from a distance to see if the parents returns.<\/p>\n<p>By following this advice you are helping baby birds stay in the wild with their parents and you are also enabling our teams to rescue and rehabilitate the animals who need us the most.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/advice\/bird-advice\/\">Read more about baby birds and how to tell the difference between fledglings and nestlings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you so much for caring about Scotland\u2019s animals. We really appreciate your help.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <h6 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading2\">\n                        <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse2\">\n                            Seals                        <\/button>\n                        <\/h6>\n                        <div id=\"collapse2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading2\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n                                <div class=\"content-wrap pb-5\">\n                                    <p>During breeding season, we receive a high volume of calls about young seals, called pups.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please do not approach a seal that has come ashore or try to put back in the water, keep a safe distance away, and keep dogs on a lead.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is normal for seals to spend time on shore and seal pups will often be left alone by the mother while she feeds out at sea. A healthy seal pup will look plump, with a clean nose and eyes, and will be alert and aware. If you see a seal with a white long haired coat then it is probably still suckling from its mother and we would advise you to monitor and check regularly for sign of the mother over a 24 hour period.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please be aware that the mother will not return to the pup if you stand next to or close to the seal pup.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By following this advice you are helping young seals stay in the wild with their mothers and you are also enabling our teams to rescue and rehabilitate the animals who need us the most.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/advice\/seal\/\">Find out more\u00a0about seals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you so much for caring about Scotland\u2019s animals. We really appreciate your help.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <h6 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading3\">\n                        <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse3\">\n                            Hedgehogs                        <\/button>\n                        <\/h6>\n                        <div id=\"collapse3\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading3\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n                                <div class=\"content-wrap pb-5\">\n                                    <p>Hedgehogs are most active at night and if you have come across a hedgehog out during the day, there may be a problem. However, if the hedgehog is busy gathering nesting material or foraging for food, this could mean the hedgehog is pregnant or has a nest of baby hedgehogs nearby, and in this case, the hedgehog is best being left alone.<\/p>\n<p>If you have accidentally disturbed a nest of baby hedgehogs, called hoglets, but there are no injuries, cover the nest over again and monitor from a distance. If you are unable to return the nest to the same spot, carefully move it to another secure area as close by as possible. If the mother doesn\u2019t return within two hours, please call us on 03000 999 999.<\/p>\n<p>By following this advice you are helping hedgehogs stay in the wild and you are also enabling our teams to rescue and rehabilitate the animals who need us the most.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/advice\/hedgehog\">Read more about hedgehogs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you so much for caring about Scotland\u2019s animals. We really appreciate your help.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <h6 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading4\">\n                        <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse4\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse4\">\n                            Deer\/fawns                        <\/button>\n                        <\/h6>\n                        <div id=\"collapse4\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading4\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n                                <div class=\"content-wrap pb-5\">\n                                    <p>It is normal for baby deer, called fawns, to shelter alone in long grass or undergrowth whilst their mother feeds nearby. The mother might leave her fawn unattended for up to twenty four hours, usually returning to feed the fawn at dusk. <strong>This is normal behaviour and if you have come across a fawn alone, this does not mean the fawn has been abandoned. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Please do not touch or cover the fawn, as this may affect how the mother responds to it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>However, if the fawn is in immediate danger, such as immediately next to a road, the fawn can be moved quietly and carefully to a nearby safe location and then should be left alone for the mother to return. Deer are incredibly shy animals and the mother will not return if you are close to the fawn. If you can, go back after twenty four hours and if the fawn is still there and appears distressed, please call us on 03000 999 999. We are now using what3words. Download the app to get the unique three word code for your location and make it easier for our team to respond to your call.<\/p>\n<p>By following this advice you are helping fawns stay in the wild with their mothers, and you are also enabling our teams to rescue and rehabilitate the animals who need us the most.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/advice\/deer\">Read more about\u00a0deer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you so much for caring about Scotland\u2019s animals. We really appreciate your help.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <h6 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading5\">\n                        <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse5\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse5\">\n                            Swans                        <\/button>\n                        <\/h6>\n                        <div id=\"collapse5\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading5\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n                                <div class=\"content-wrap pb-5\">\n                                    <p>We receive a large number of calls about swans.<\/p>\n<p>In summer, swans can become very territorial and may fight with other birds, or prevent other birds from sharing the same body of water. Adult swans will also chase off their own young once they are old enough. Eventually, the youngsters will fly off to a new area and establish their own new territory. Although this can be distressing to witness, this is natural behaviour for swans and they should be left alone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For your own safety, never attempt to approach or separate fighting swans.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In winter, if temperatures are low enough, swans may become stuck in ice. Swans are incredibly powerful birds and can usually break any ice that forms around themselves. <strong>Do not attempt to free the bird yourself as this could cause serious injury to the bird and put your own safety at risk.<\/strong> If you can, return after twenty four hours and if the swan is still stuck, please call us on 03000 999 999. We are now using what3words. Download the app to get the unique three word code for your location and make it easier for our team to respond to your call.<\/p>\n<p>By following this advice you are helping swans stay in the wild, and you are also enabling our teams to rescue and rehabilitate the animals who need us the most.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you so much for caring about Scotland\u2019s animals. We really appreciate your help.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <h6 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading6\">\n                        <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse6\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse6\">\n                            Ducks                        <\/button>\n                        <\/h6>\n                        <div id=\"collapse6\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading6\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n                                <div class=\"content-wrap pb-5\">\n                                    <p>It is normal for ducks to nest high up, often on a window ledge or balcony. When ducklings are ready to leave their nest, their fluffy feathers help protect them against the fall.<\/p>\n<p>Once out the nest, the mother duck will lead her ducklings to water. Make sure to give them plenty of space and don\u2019t interfere as this could scare off the adult. If the mother duck has been scared off, give the ducklings plenty of space and monitor from a distance &#8211;\u00a0the adult should return once she feels it\u2019s safe to do so.<\/p>\n<p>If the ducklings are in an enclosed area, leave gates or doors open, or create a ramp over any obstacles such as low walls. Sometimes the ducks can be carefully guided out. If this is not possible, and the area has grass or other vegetation, provide a shallow dish of water, and the adult duck and her ducklings are best being left to stay in the area until the ducklings are old enough to fly.<\/p>\n<p>By following this advice you are helping ducks stay in the wild, and you are also enabling our teams to rescue and rehabilitate the animals who need us the most.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you so much for caring about Scotland\u2019s animals. We really appreciate your help.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <h6 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading7\">\n                        <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse7\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse7\">\n                            Hares\/leverets                        <\/button>\n                        <\/h6>\n                        <div id=\"collapse7\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading7\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n                                <div class=\"content-wrap pb-5\">\n                                    <p><span data-teams=\"true\">Leverets are often mistaken for helpless baby rabbits and are unnecessarily taken from the wild. Unless they are clearly sick, injured or in danger, baby hares should be left alone as the presence of a human could startle them into danger.<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <h6 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading8\">\n                        <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse8\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse8\">\n                            Foxes                        <\/button>\n                        <\/h6>\n                        <div id=\"collapse8\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading8\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n                                <div class=\"content-wrap pb-5\">\n                                    <p>Fox cubs are born in the spring, usually from early March until late April. When they are young, they look very similar to newborn puppies or kittens due to their dark brown fur which doesn\u2019t fade to red until they are around six\u00a0weeks old. However, the white tip on their tail is a giveaway sign that it is a fox cub.<\/p>\n<p>Mother foxes will often move cubs between den areas. During this time, cubs may be temporarily left alone whilst the move takes place. <strong>These cubs have not necessarily been abandoned and the mother will typically return to collect their cubs within a few hours.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As fox cubs get older, usually from May onwards, they will start to explore outside the den on their own, which is normal behaviour at this stage of their life. <strong>If you have come across a If you see a fox cub or cubs on their own, do not touch or move them.<\/strong> In all likelihood there is nothing of concern and your well-meaning intervention may in fact cause distress to the cub and the cubs mother<\/p>\n<p>If the cub is in immediate danger or on a busy road, \u00a0or somewhere exposed, you can carefully movet the cub to a sheltered location nearby, handling it as little as possible.<\/p>\n<p>By following this advice you are helping fox cubs stay in the wild with their mothers, and you are also enabling our teams to rescue and rehabilitate the animals who need us the most.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/advice\/fox\">Read more about foxes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you so much for caring about Scotland\u2019s animals. We really appreciate your help.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <h6 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading9\">\n                        <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse9\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse9\">\n                            Other uninjured animal concern                        <\/button>\n                        <\/h6>\n                        <div id=\"collapse9\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading9\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n                                <div class=\"content-wrap pb-5\">\n                                    <p>If you have concerns about another type of animal that is not injured, please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/advice\/\">advice pages<\/a> where you can find more information about specific animals.<\/p>\n<p>If there are no obvious injuries and the animal does not appear sick or trapped, it is usually best to leave the animal alone and monitor the animal from a distance.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"btn-wrap py-5\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/contact\/\" class=\"btn btn-outline-primary btn-back\">Back<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"container-xl wrapper-sm\">\n                <div class=\"content-wrap bottom-content\">\n            <h4><\/h4>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"text-block my-5\" data-bs-theme=\"white\">\n    <div data-aos=\"fade-up\" class=\"container-xl wrapper-sm\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrap\">\n            <h2><strong>Deceased animals<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you come across a dead animal in a public place or on the road, please contact your local council. They should be able to safely dispose of the carcass.\u00a0Whilst we always help where we can, as a charity our resources are very limited so we unfortunately cannot attend reports of deceased animals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deceased wildlife<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you have found a dead wild animal in your garden or land, you should dispose of small animals such as rabbits, hedgehogs, birds etc in your general household waste bin. Please wear gloves and wash your hands thoroughly afterwards.<\/p>\n<p>For larger animals, you can ask your local council to collect the carcass. If the council is unable to do this then you can contact a private disposal company.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deceased pet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you have found a deceased cat, dog or other pet animal in your garden or land, you can take the animal to the nearest vet who will be able to scan the animal for a microchip. If the animal is microchipped the vet will be able to contact the owner.<\/p>\n<p>If you come across a dead wild animal and find anything suspicious about it, you should contact Police Scotland\u2019s wildlife crime unit on 101.<\/p>\n<p>Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/advice\/deceased-animals\/\">deceased animal advice<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/contact\/\">Back to Contact Us<\/a><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"contact-content py-5\" data-bs-theme=\"light\">\n    <div data-aos=\"fade-up\" class=\"container-xl\">\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"wrapper-sm container-xl box-container\">\n        <div class=\"contact-content__box mb-5\">\n            <h3 class=\"heading-mobile mb-3\"><strong>Trapped animals<\/strong><\/h3>                <div class=\"accordion\" id=\"accordionExample\">\n                                        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <h6 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading1\">\n                        <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse1\">\n                            Animal trapped in vacant building                        <\/button>\n                        <\/h6>\n                        <div id=\"collapse1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading1\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n                                <div class=\"content-wrap pb-5\">\n                                    <p>It\u2019s not uncommon for animals, particularly pigeons, to seek shelter in disused buildings. If they\u2019ve found their way in, they can usually find their way back out.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you\u2019re concerned, you should contact the owner of the building. The local council may be able to help with this or, if the building is for sale or to let, contact the estate agent. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that animals are not trapped within the building.<\/p>\n<p>By following this advice you are enabling our teams to rescue and rehabilitate the animals who need us the most.<\/p>\n<p>Read more\u00a0about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/advice\/trapped\/\">trapped animals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you so much for caring about Scotland\u2019s animals. We really appreciate your help.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <h6 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading2\">\n                        <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse2\">\n                            Animal trapped in a chimney, stairwell or room                        <\/button>\n                        <\/h6>\n                        <div id=\"collapse2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading2\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n                                <div class=\"content-wrap pb-5\">\n                                    <p>If a wild animal, including a bird or bat, has\u00a0found their way into your stairwell or room of your house or workplace, most of the time the animal will be able to get back out again of their own accord. If you can, remove any obstacles and leave an external window or door open. During the day, turning off lights can help guide the animal back outside. Leave the animal alone and give it time to find its way out. After a few hours if the animal has not left and it is safe to do so, you can try to carefully move the animal outside using a towel or blanket.<\/p>\n<p>If you have an animal trapped in an inaccessible place such as a chimney, cavity wall, or under floorboards, please contact an appropriate professional such as a builder, or, you may need to ask your landlord, council or housing association to help with this. <strong>Our animal rescue officers do not have the equipment to remove walls or floorboards. <\/strong>Once you have removed the animal, if it appears healthy and alert, it can be released back outside, however, if it is injured, please call\u00a0 us on 03000 999 999.\u00a0We are now using what3words. Download the app to get the unique three word code for your location and make it easier for our team to respond to your call.<\/p>\n<p>By following this advice you are enabling our teams to rescue and rehabilitate the animals who need us the most.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scottishspca.org\/trapped-advice\">Read more about trapped animals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you so much for caring about Scotland\u2019s animals. We really appreciate your help.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <h6 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading3\">\n                        <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse3\">\n                            Animal trapped somewhere else                        <\/button>\n                        <\/h6>\n                        <div id=\"collapse3\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading3\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n                                <div class=\"content-wrap pb-5\">\n                                    <p>If you are concerned\u00a0about a deer who might be trapped in an enclosed area such as a field, car park, cemetery, school grounds or similar, it is best leaving the deer alone and they will often find their own way back out. <strong>Trying to catch or intervening in this situation is very risky for the deer and could lead to the deer becoming seriously injured.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are concerned about an animal trapped in any other way, please call us on 03000 999 999.\u00a0We are now using what3words. Download the app to get the unique three word code for your location and make it easier for our team to respond to your call.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"btn-wrap py-5\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/contact\/\" class=\"btn btn-outline-primary btn-back\">Back<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"container-xl wrapper-sm\">\n            <\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"text-block my-5\" data-bs-theme=\"white\">\n    <div data-aos=\"fade-up\" class=\"container-xl wrapper-sm\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrap\">\n            <h2><strong>Visible signs of injury\/illness<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you have found wildlife that is\u00a0injured or obviously unwell, please call us on 03000 999 999. Our helpline is open from 8am &#8211; 8pm every day.<\/p>\n<p>If the wildlife is in a rural location, please consider using What 3 Words to help us pinpoint your location and get help to the animal as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Signs of an animal being sick or injured include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open wounds or bleeding<\/li>\n<li>Broken bones<\/li>\n<li>Lying on their back<\/li>\n<li>Being unsteady or wobbly on their feet<\/li>\n<li>Falling over and unable to stand<\/li>\n<li>Lethargic or not moving<\/li>\n<li>Not reacting to noise<\/li>\n<li>Twitching or severe head shakes<\/li>\n<li>Breathing difficulties or are panting<\/li>\n<li>Walking round in circles<\/li>\n<li>Looking thin or emaciated<\/li>\n<li>Heavy parasite burden such as mites, ticks, ringworm, maggots or fly eggs<\/li>\n<li>Been caught and injured by another animal<\/li>\n<li>Tangled in litter<\/li>\n<li>Surrounded by flies<\/li>\n<li>Discharge from nose or eyes<\/li>\n<li>Eyes closed over<\/li>\n<li>Fur unkept or feathers puffed up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Certain species should be contained using a box before we will attend, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bats<\/li>\n<li>Rabbits<\/li>\n<li>Birds except swans, geese, heron, gannets and birds of prey<\/li>\n<li>Rodents and other small mammals (shrews, voles, mice, rats and moles)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20240712134259\/https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/containment\">More information about containing animals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I&#8217;ve hit an animal with my car what should I do?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is a legal requirement to stop and report the accident to Police Scotland when you hit a dog, goat, horse, cattle, donkey, mule, sheep or pig with your car.<\/p>\n<p>Drivers are not required to report a cat or any other animals, however they may still wish to contact the police to inform them of any accidents.<\/p>\n<p>For more animal advice, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/advice\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/contact\/\">Back to Contact Us<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to report injured wildlife.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":23,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4831","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.7 (Yoast SEO v24.7) - 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