Non-Emergency Transport for Contained Wildlife Casualties
We provide a specialist volunteer wildlife transport service across Greater Manchester and Cheshire.
Our sole role is the safe, reliable movement of already-contained wildlife between veterinary surgeries, wildlife hospitals, rehabilitation centres, sanctuaries and other partner organisations.
Important notes about the Directories
This is a practical reference list of wildlife hospitals, rehabilitation centres, specialist rescues and RSPCA contacts covering Greater Manchester and Cheshire (compiled mid-2026).
Many of the smaller rescue organisations and specialist groups (especially hedgehog, pigeon, fox and bat rescues) are run entirely by volunteers from their homes or smaller units. These groups can temporarily close to new admissions, change phone numbers, or become inactive with little notice due to capacity, funding, personal circumstances or seasonality.
Always telephone or message first to confirm they are currently accepting animals and can help with the species/location involved. Facebook groups are often the most up-to-date way to reach some of the smaller networks.
For the most urgent cases, start with:
- The national RSPCA emergency line 0300 1234 999
- One of the larger established centres (Stapeley Grange, Kirklees Valley (10am–5pm), or Lower Moss Wood (10am–4pm))
- Or local 24-hour veterinary practices for initial stabilisation
Details change frequently. This list is a starting point rather than a guarantee of current availability.
If you can’t find what you need in this WHT directory, try the national HelpWildlife.co.uk directory. It lists hundreds of wildlife rescues and rehabilitators across the UK and is searchable by location and species.