Wildlife Rescue Centre?

Question

how would i go about starting one on a small scale ??? it would have to be at our home, for birds rabbits etc found orphaned and injured. i've trained as a vet nurse, but would love to do this voluntarily for animals found locally. any ideas on how i start...would i have to register with the RSPCA etc??? thanks xx

Answer 1

I am not sure about this but you may have to contact your local council, forget the RSPCA, they are useless.

I hope you do this as it is very necessary to protect our wildlife.

Good Luck , and let us know how you get on.

Answer 2

What about checking online, for other such small rescue centres and contacting them for advice - they will have already been through all the necessary formalites. Perhaps you could visit other centres as well to help you build up a network of like-minded people.

My experience of the RSPCA is not good - any time I have had cause to contact them, I have found them to be worse than useless.

I really wish you well in your venture - please come back and let us know how you got on.

Answer 3

If you live in the US you would have to be permitted through the US Fish and Wildlife Service..or similar government organization.  Being a vet nurse does not necessarily qualify you to rehabilitate animals..while you would be able to treat them for injuries..you would still need training on rehabilitating and releasing animals back into the wild.  Starting something like this would take LOTS of permits and licenses, and a lot of money as well.  Can you volunteer your time to a rehab near you.   If you work under someone who already has the necessary permits, it might be easier for you to make a difference and to get the proper training you need so if you do decide to open up a place on your own you will be better prepared. Look here for rehabs near you (there is an international link as well):

http://www.tc.umn.edu/~devo0028/contact....