The arrival of stray and wild animals through the surgery doors has always been an occurance, however this seems to be on the increase during recent times. We have successfully treated of these animals, however running procedures such as x-rays and the cost of drugs etc can be costly.

We have set up a collection at the reception desk for the odd piece of change that can be spared to help to keep this fund going. Any contribution is greatly appreciated.

Please check back regularly for an update on how these funds contribute to the welfare of sick or injured stray and wild animals.

September 2010 update:

August was a busy month for waifs and strays starting with a red squirrel that was brought in to our Alston clinic. Found in Slaggyford, it had a very bad head wound after being caught in a barbed wire fence. Sadly, despite our best efforts it didn’t make it.

On a more positive note, a hedgehog with the flu, a duck with a bad leg and an Oyster Catcher with a damaged wing all made full recoveries.

But our happiest story is that of an abandoned kitten that was found in Frosterley, and taken to our Stanhope clinic. It was soaking wet, frightened and throughly miserable. Not surprisingly it had the flu but was nursed back to health and has now been re-homed with a lovely family who have called her Tilly.

It is only through the generosity of others that our treatment of stray animals is possible. Our time is given freely but medication, materials and facilities all cost money. Thank you very much.

This baby Snipe was treated in June 2009 through generous donations made to the fund.