Kildare Wildlife Rescue issues useful advice to help wild animals as temperatures spike
The organisation is based in Kildare town
Kildare Wildlife Rescue (KWR) has issued useful advice to the general public to help wild animals as temperatures across Ireland are set to soar.
Taking to social media, KWR outlined for key points to keep in mind:
Provide water — “Provide a shallow dish of water for mammals, birds and insects. Place small stones in the dish to help insects that fall in.”
Top up bird baths — “Bird baths allow birds to cool down and keep their feathers in good condition. Top up regularly in clean water”
Provide cover — “Quiet, shaded areas left for wildlife allow them space to get out of the heat.”
Keeps dogs on a lead — “Protect wildlife by keeping dogs on [a] lead. Trying to escape a dog will cause additional heat stress in wildlife. Dogs are also at risk, walk them only when it cools down.”
BRIEF BACKGROUND
KWR was established back in early 2022.
The organisation, which is also a registered charity, later acquired a site in Kildare town for its base and opened it in July of that same year.
KWR’s centre is divided into a number of areas and pens, which are specially designated for a different type of wild animal.
It is currently led by its manager, Dan Donoher, who is also known for his previous work with Kildare Animal Foundation.