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Wildlife Rescue Needs Bigger Home Urgently
10 Nov
Summary
- Laxey House Wildlife Rescue has outgrown its current premises.
- Nearly 1,000 animals have been rescued so far this year.
- The charity requires a new site to avoid potential closure.
A wildlife rescue charity in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, has launched an appeal for donations to secure a larger facility. Laxey House Wildlife Rescue, founded in 2022, has experienced a dramatic increase in demand, rehabilitating almost 1,000 injured native animals this year alone, a significant rise from 530 in the entirety of 2024.
The charity's founder and chair, Tara Gough, emphasized the critical need for community support to facilitate the move. While a lease for new land has been secured, additional space is required to accommodate the hospital and meet the growing demand for their services.
Gough expressed the dire situation, stating the move is imperative; otherwise, the center faces closure. She highlighted the charity's significant impact on local wildlife, providing a reliable and ethical rehabilitation service. The potential closure would leave many rescued animals without essential care.
