Shanwell Wildlife Rescue Trust (SWRT), which is a registered Scottish charity No SC035980, 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 casualty 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.

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 CASUALTY CARE UNIT 

At our wildlife casualty 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 sight throughout Tayside & North Fife 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 

As a charity which does not receive any government or local authority funding we are dependant upon financial donations from the public and local businesses to help us continue to provide our services. 

With YOUR support, Shanwell Wildlife Rescue will continue to help sick wild animals.

If you feel that you would like to support us 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.
• Request a supporter bank standing order, 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.
• Donate animal feed, tinned dog food, bedding, etc.