As Spring is here, and wildlife is visible- we ask that If you find a young animal or an animal that you believe is in need of help, please contact a rescue.-Harold Hill Deer Aid.

As spring has arrived alongside the warmer weather here is a message from Harold Hill Deer Aid.

Can we please stress that you call us if you need assistance with an injured animal. Please do not assume that we have been notified. Even if we get 20+ calls, we would still rather be told as if we don’t know, we can’t help.
Harold Hill Deer Aid has two dedicated emergency telephone lines specifically available to help animals in need. 07939 016367/ 07947 739342
As stated in our description, we are based in Harold Hill, Romford, but will travel to surrounding areas if necessary to stop an injured animal suffering.
We are only a small group of volunteers, but we will always do our best to help. If we can’t physically get there ourselves, we will do our utmost to find someone who can.
In the first instance, if the animal is in the road and likely to cause an accident, we recommend calling the police 999.
If a call comes in out of our area and the person is unaware of the precise location or injury, we would aim to find a rescuer in that area to go and assess.
If need be we will ask that person to wait with the animal until help arrives.
Help being, Harold Hill Deer Aid, RSPCA, South Essex Wildlife Hospital, a Ranger, or local rescue group.
We also ask to take note of landmarks, ie: road names, door numbers, directions etc as time is of the essence.
Most rescues and animal services network together to ensure that the animal gets the relevant help as soon as possible..
If it is safe to do so and not putting yourself in danger, we also recommend gently covering the animals head/eyes.
This can help to keep the animal calm while waiting for help.

As Spring is here, and wildlife is everywhere we ask that If you find a young animal or an animal that you believe is in need of help, please contact a rescue.

We are now in the midst of Fox Cub season..
If you are lucky enough to see fox cubs playing, always watch from a distance.
Vixens (female foxes) regularly leave their cubs alone.
An alone fox cub doesn’t necessarily mean it has been abandoned.
Mum will usually return when no humans are around.
Always contact a rescue for further advice if you are concerned.
If the cub is injured, visibly weak, surrounded by flies, or in obvious danger, seek urgent help.
Keep handling to a minimum! Excessive touching causes stress and may increase injury, illness.
Please limit contact to only what’s necessary to help the animal.
Flies swarming around often means that the animal has open wounds or is at risk of flystrike, which can be fatal. Any animal with flies, eggs, or maggots on them needs urgent rescue help.
If in doubt, please call for advice:
South Essex Wildlife Hospital 01375 893893
RSPCA
0300 1234 999
Harold Hill Deer Aid 🦌
07939 016367 / 07947 739342
A local rescue
A local Vetinary Practice.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us to help the animals 🦌

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