Shanwell Wildlife Rescue Trust (SWRT), which is a recognised Scottish charity, was established in 2004 in Broughty Ferry, Dundee on the North East of Scotland to provide a frontline rescue and treatment service for injured wild animals.

As Tayside's only dedicated volunteer wildlife rescue service we currently operate  our wildlife care unit and a fully equipped wildlife rescue ambulance. 

Our aim is to heal every animal capable of surviving its injuries and return it back to its natural environment, while giving those who will not survive, a comfortable and dignified death.

Shanwell Wildlife Rescue Trust is operated by volunteers who do not receive payment for their services, our common commitment is for the welfare of wildlife and the environments in which they live.

If you live outside our geographical area please click onto our EMERGENCY HELP page where you will find useful contact numbers for the whole of Scotland.

SWRT CARE POLICY

All animals that come into our care will be examined by a veterinary surgeon as necessary.
Our aim is to return every animal that is capable of surviving back into its natural environment. If the animal's injuries are so severe that it would be unable ever to lead a normal life back in the wild, we will allow any such animals the dignity of a peaceful and pain free death in a warm and comfortable environment. It is the Trust's policy that we do not believe that it is right to keep a wild-bred animal in captivity. 

SWRT WILDLIFE CARE UNIT

At our wildlife care unit in Dundee we provide immediate aid and short term hospitalisation for seals, foxes, hedgehogs, bats, birds of prey, owls and other birds, small mammals, and reptiles.

WILDLIFE AMBULANCE RESPONSE

Our wildlife ambulance is a familiar site throughout Tayside & North Fife. We provide a 24hrs response service  answering calls for assistance from veterinary surgeons, police, fire & rescue, countryside rangers, members of the public and other animal welfare organisations to rescue sick & injured swans, foxes, badgers, birds, reptiles and mammals.

Please note our ambulance response service is subject to volunteer availability, weather conditions and vehicle breakdown.

WILDLIFE CRIME PREVENTION

Shanwell Wildlife Rescue Trust is an active participant in the the Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime (PAW) which brings together the police, HM revenue & customs, and representatives of government departments and voluntary bodies, with an interest in wildlife law enforcement. 

Click on logo to view the PAW Video

PLEASE HELP US TO CONTINUE TO HELP WILDLIFE 

Whilst it is not our policy to "charge" or otherwise require payment for our services, in order to meet rising fuel costs, veterinary charges and to update our equipment & facilities we do accept and appreciate financial donations.

We are dependant upon financial donations from the public and local businesses to help us continue to provide our services.

If you feel that we are doing a good job and that you would like to support your local wildlife rescue please make a donation. This can be done in a variety of ways:-

• Make a direct donation by clicking on our PayPal donate button below.
• Download our standing order pdf file and make a regular monthly donation. 
• Send a cheque or postal order made payable to 'Shanwell Wildlife Rescue Trust'. 
• Join us as a supporter and help organise fundraising events. 
• Sponsor a cage at our wildlife care unit.