Cork wildlife rescue group seeking support as part of efforts to secure new facility 

WILDLIFE Rescue Cork, a registered charity dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured and orphaned native Irish wildlife, is seeking corporate sponsorships in a bid to secure a new facility and develop its future plans.

The charity was established in 2017 and has treated a wide variety of animals from hedgehogs and badgers to deer, foxes, owls, and various other bird species.

It was set up by Julie Cronin, a dedicated wildlife professional with extensive experience.

Ms Cronin runs the organisation on a voluntary basis from her home in Whitechurch along with a team of dedicated like minded volunteers.

The number of animals requiring assistance from the charity, she said, has “grown steadily” since it was established.

“In 2017, we treated 38 animals. Last year, that number jumped to 487 and just in January of 2024, which is usually the quiet season, we received 53 inquiries for assistance,” she added.

Wildlife Rescue Cork offers its services — which includes fielding calls from the public, collecting injured animals, and providing care and rehabilitation, raising orphaned young - free of charge.

To meet the increasing demand for their services, it is now aiming to secure a new facility with dedicated enclosures.

Additionally, they are looking to develop a comprehensive business plan for the next five years.

Wildlife Rescue Cork is seeking corporate sponsorships to contribute to the €50,000 needed to achieve these goals.

For more information see wildliferescuecork.com.