Overview
HART Wildlife Rescue (HART) is a dedicated organisation committed to the protection, rehabilitation, and conservation of local wildlife. Operating with a team of passionate volunteers and trained professionals, HART plays a crucial role in ensuring the wellbeing of animals in need and maintaining the delicate balance of the local ecosystem.
Mission
HART Wildlife Rescue’s primary mission is to provide care and support for injured, orphaned, or distressed wildlife. They strive to rehabilitate these animals and successfully release them back into their natural habitats whenever possible.
Key Activities
1. Wildlife Rehabilitation
- HART provides medical treatment to injured animals
- They care for orphaned young until they’re ready for release
- The organisation offers specialised diets and housing tailored to each species’ needs
2. Rescue and Transport
- HART operates a hotline for wildlife emergencies
- They dispatch trained rescuers to safely capture and transport animals in distress
- The team collaborates with local authorities and veterinarians for complex rescues
3. Education and Outreach
- HART conducts workshops and seminars on wildlife conservation
- They offer educational programs for schools and community groups
- The organisation provides resources on coexisting with local wildlife
How They Help
HART Wildlife Rescue assists a wide variety of local fauna, including:
- Mammals (e.g., foxes, rabbits, hedgehogs)
- Birds (e.g., owls, songbirds, waterfowl)
Their state-of-the-art facility is equipped to handle diverse cases, from minor injuries to long-term rehabilitation needs.
Getting Involved
HART Wildlife Rescue relies on the support of the community. Here’s how people can help:
- Volunteer: Join their team of dedicated animal caregivers and rescuers
- Donate: Support their work through financial contributions or supplies
- Spread awareness: Share their message and educate others about local wildlife
Contact Information
For those who encounter wildlife in distress or want to learn more about HART’s work, they can reach out through:
- Emergency Hotline: 01420 562335
- Email: help@hartwildlife.org.uk
- Website: https://hartwildlife.org.uk/
HART Wildlife Rescue believes that together, people can make a difference in the lives of local wildlife and preserve the natural beauty of the environment for generations to come.
My involvement
I have volunteered for HART as a driver for a little over 3 years now. The role is a pretty simple simple one.
Get a message/call about an animal go to it’s location and pick it up, and take to the hospital for triage/treatment.
The animals that I have been asked to pick up are wide ranging, but all fit comfortably and easily within a normal cat carry box, but range from Pigeons to Red Kites, Stoats to Hedgehogs and virtually everything inbetween.
What I wasn’t told when I started was how attached some of the people I am collecting the animals from get to the animals. How chatty they are an want to know the expected outcome of the animal.
I have no way of knowing how many animals I have delivered to but I would conservatively estimate that it is well over 100.
Blog posts
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Busy, busy, busy…
So it appears I stopped writing after I qualified as a CFR with SCAS and for that I am sorry. It has been a busy few months of a few buddy shifts and going it alone. But first, and update on HART. I continue to be a volunteer driver for them, but at this time…
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Barn owl Pt. II
It is very rare that I have been asked to release an animal for HART however I was lucky enough to be asked to release the barn owl we pickup up last week which has done an amazing job at recovering. As ever thanks must go to the true heros that are the team at…
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Hedgehog rescue
I got a message today to pick up a very small hedgehog from a local vets here in Basingstoke. When picking up from a veterinary surgery the amount of information given about the animal is always lacking unfortunately. All I can tell you about this wee fella was that they had accommodated it over night,…
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The process
When I am asked about my work with HART invariably the first questions to arise are: Do you get paid? In a word no – I (plus the other drivers) are all volunteers, we use our own car’s, our own time, and our own passion to do this. Do you get expenses? Also, no –…