I was just amazed when I saw this....forwarded to me in an e-mail by Mike Berwick I discovered this gem....


So what does the Cingino dam in Italy have to do with wildlife? Well zoom in a little closer and you discover it has some strange features....


But what are they? Well zoom in a little further and you discover it is in fact the European Ibex who feed on the moss and lichen of the dam wall. Amazing!

When you hear of a wildlife success story it always makes you feel great, but knowing you helped out makes you feel amazing!

Last week we received a call from a rather distressed lady regarding a fox. It had been in her garden all morning, circling in the same spot, its eyes frantically moving from side to side. So myself, Mike and Sue all set off to rescue the fox.

As soon as we arrived we could see the fox in her garden, but after one step outside it quickly vanished! Mike pushed his way through the bushes, searching high and low, with no luck. I peered into next doors garden to see the fox disappearing under the fence. We quickly rushed round the front. Mike attempted the first capture, he tried to slip a noose round the foxes neck, but it started circling round in front of him. It looked like something out of a black and white slapstick comedy! I couldnt help but giggle as the fox ran circles round Mike. It was hopeless, and the fox disappeared into the bushes.

We quickly managed to move it out from the bushes and Sue pounced with a towel....agh...the fox just slipped from her grasp! It made a beeline for the fence again, I quickly charged after it and with my blanket managed to grab hold of the fox. Yay! One fox captured! After a quick inspection to ensure she wasn't lactating we took her into the hospital.

It was discovered she had an infection and so was given a treatment of antibiotics. She responded very quickly and was soon on the mend...After another detailed inspection she was found to be heavily pregant, so as soon as she was back to full health she was returned to the garden we found her in! A wonderful success story! =)

Photo By: Sue Peters

We also have our first orphans in at Wildlife Aid, 5 tiny fox cubs, ranging from a few days up to two weeks old....now everyone say awwwwww!

Photo by: Sue Peters

My favourite photo from this week is this gorgeous tiny badger cub. This little guy is seriously irresistible! Incredible photo James!

Photo By: James Horswell, from Vale Wildlife Rescue.

A day dedicated to worldwide fundraising for animal charities!

We wear red noses for comic relief and change peoples lives. Now lets wear animal ears and change animal lives!

Did you know 4th of October was World Animal Day?

Started in 1931 in Florence, Italy, it was a day created to celebrate animal life. It was a day of feast for Francis of Assisi, a nature lover and patron saint of animals and the environment. Many churches would give a blessing to animals on the Sunday closest to October 4th.

Now it has become an opportunity for animal lovers worldwide to celebrate. World Animal Day was launched in the UK in 2003 and organisations, groups, animal shelters, places of worship, schools, clubs and individuals all took part in what has now become an annual event.

Now lets take it one step further!

Put on your animal ears and get fundraising! This is your chance to make an impact and give animals a voice. Whether you want to raise funds for a charity that focuses on animal conservation, welfare or rehabilitation it is up to you!


Charity ideas, don't know which charity to support? Here are some very worthwhile causes:

The Blue Cross: http://www.bluecross.org.uk/
RSPCA: www.rspca.org.uk
Wildlife Aid:http://wildlifeaid.com/
WWF: http://www.wwf.org.uk/
Born Free:http://www.bornfree.org.uk/
Care for the Wild: http://www.careforthewild.org/
Animals Asia: http://www.animalsasia.org/
Wildlife Friends of Thailand: http://www.wfft.org/
WSPA: http://www.wspa-international.org/
Wildlife Victoria: http://www.wildlifevictoria.org.au/
Animals Australia: http://www.animalsaustralia.org/
Save the Rhino: http://www.savetherhino.org/
Galapagos Conservation Trust: http://www.savegalapagos.org/
IFAW: http://www.ifaw.org/


Fundraising ideas, stuck for ideas on how to raise money? Here you go:

Individuals-
Skydive: http://www.skylineparachuting.co.uk/charity-parachuting.aspx
Food donation, donate tins of food to your local animal charity.
Bungee jump: http://www.ukbungee.co.uk/content/5/charity-bungee-jumps
Run a marathon.
Dog Wash: Wash dogs and raise money!
Car boot sale.
Dog walking.
Sell your own animal arts and crafts.

Companies/Groups:
Host an open day.
Animal themed fancy dress.
Firewalk: http://www.ukfirewalk.com/
Animal Face painting.
Sponsored dog walk.
Fundraising dog/pet show.
Animal kissing booth: A unique version on a kissing booth, kiss a cute animal for charity!
Charity auction.
Pet fashion show.


So make your pledge today and tell us how you are going to make a difference on World Animal Day:
http://www.worldanimalday.org.uk/pledge_board.asp

Find out more on the World Animal Day website:
http://www.worldanimalday.org.uk/

Make sure you spread the word!
Tell your local wildlife charities, invite animal lovers, lets make this a big event!

Join the event on facebook here