Wildlife Rescue

WLR was recently called out to assist a very sick adult male vervet monkey. He was severely emaciated, weak, and clearly struggling. Due to his condition, he was easily and safely trapped and transported to the veterinarian for assessment.

After sedation and X-rays, the news was devastating. The monkey was found to have advanced lung cancer, as well as a pellet gun bullet lodged in his head. While the pellet was not the direct cause of his decline, it serves as yet another reminder of the suffering that human actions can inflict on our wildlife.

Given the severity of his condition and the complete lack of any chance of recovery, the kindest and most humane decision was to euthanase him and end his suffering.

These are the difficult cases that we face all too often. Wildlife Rescue provides assistance to injured, orphaned, and distressed wildlife free of charge, but we can only continue this work through the generosity of our supporters.

If you would like to make a donation towards our rescue, transport, veterinary and rehabilitation costs, please use the banking details below:

Nedbank
Wildlife Rescue NPC
Acc: 1302355392
Branch Code: 198765
Swift Code: NEDSZAJJ
Reference: Name / Donation

Every donation goes directly towards providing care, treatment, and assistance to wild animals in need.

Thank you for helping us give these animals a voice when they have none. ❤️🦉🐒

💔 A Heartbreaking Reminder: Wild Animals Are Not Pets 💔

A young vervet monkey, approximately 6–8 months old, was recently surrendered to WLR after being kept in captivity for almost six weeks following a vehicle collision.

The person who found the baby undoubtedly had the very best intentions and wanted to help. Sadly, upon arrival at WLR and after examination by Lindy and a veterinarian, it was determined that the monkey had suffered a severe traumatic brain injury. It was blind and exhibiting neurological symptoms including walking in circles, loss of balance, disorientation, and convulsions.

Following consultation with both the vet and CROW, it was determined that the kindest option was to humanely euthanase the youngster and end its suffering.

This tragic case highlights something we cannot stress enough: please do not attempt to rehabilitate wild animals yourself. Wildlife rehabilitation requires specialised knowledge, appropriate nutrition, veterinary care, and species-specific expertise. Even with the best intentions, keeping injured wildlife can unintentionally prolong suffering.

We do not know whether this baby could have been helped had it reached professional care sooner, but we do know that its suffering may have been shortened.

Wild animals are not pets. They deserve to live freely, and when injured, they deserve a fighting chance.

If you find injured wildlife, please contact a wildlife rescue organisation or get the animal to a veterinarian as soon as possible. Every hour can make a difference.

If you would like to support the work we do, donations towards our veterinary expenses and the ongoing rescue, rehabilitation, and care of wildlife are always deeply appreciated.

Banking Details Bank: Nedbank
Account Name: Wildlife Rescue NPC
Account Number: 1302355392
Branch Code: 198765
SWIFT Code: NEDSZAJJ
Reference: Your Name / Donation

Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us continue providing free assistance to injured, orphaned, and distressed wildlife in need.

Thank you for helping us give them a second chance. 🐒🦉🦔💚

Another heartbreaking rescue for the WLR team

We were called out to assist a female vervet monkey that was found lying in a resident's garage, extremely lethargic and unable to move away. On examination, the poor girl was found to be severely emaciated and riddled with maggots.

She was rushed for veterinary care, where x-rays revealed a pellet lodged in her body. While the pellet was not determined to be the direct cause of her death, it undoubtedly contributed to her suffering by causing significant pain and slowing her down, leaving her vulnerable and unable to fend for herself.

It is difficult to imagine the prolonged suffering this little monkey endured before help arrived. Sadly, despite everyone's best efforts, her condition was simply too severe.

This is a sobering reminder that even when an injury may not appear immediately fatal, it can have devastating long-term consequences for our wildlife.

Thank you to everyone involved in helping this poor girl and ensuring that her suffering came to an end with dignity and compassion.

Please remember: every animal matters, and every call for help can make a difference. If you'd like to assist us with the costs of providing these rescues, please consider making a donation

Banking details:-
Nedbank
Wildlife Rescue NPC
Acc:- 1302355392
Branch cose :- 198765
Swift code: NEDSZAJJ
Reference:- name /donation