Ren's Wildlife Hospital

25/01/2025

Nine-Year-Old Travis Is Walking for Wildlife!

Travis, one of our youngest and most dedicated supporters, is on a mission to walk 80 km to raise funds for Ren’s Wildlife Hospital. Every week, he heads out with his mum, stepdad, and their dog Monty 🐕 to clock up more kilometres.

Travis has completed 27.5 km so far and plans to tackle another 10 km this weekend.

We’re so proud of his amazing efforts and grateful for his support! If you’d like to sponsor Travis or learn more about his fundraiser, click here:

https://gofund.me/9e0b0834

Thank you, Travis, for being such a wonderful advocate for wildlife!

My name is Travis and I am 9 years old. I'm raising money in aid of Ren's Rescue… Travis Rutter needs your support for Walking 80km for Rens Wildlife Hospital

18/01/2025

Bit of a random one but does anyone have a functioning water butt with lid, tap, stand and connectors they no longer need. Would find a happy home with us at the Hospital :)

07/01/2025

Another swan released to the wild and a fox, a pigeon, and a kestrel admitted.

06/01/2025

If you are bringing a sick or injured animal to us today please be so careful. Not only is there black ice but several back roads are flooding.

⚠️ Due to the recent weather conditions there is a possibility of black ice on the roads and pavements today.
Black ice is particularly dangerous since it can appear almost invisible.

Please take care on your morning commute.
For more advice on driving in difficult conditions and for up to date weather information please visit https://orlo.uk/Met_Office_csLSe

03/01/2025

2025 will be challenging
As you already know we are concerned about our future. We are determined to keep going, but the level of help we will be able to provide directly depends on the support we receive, and that support will make the difference between us helping 100 and 1000+ animals in 2025
How to help part 1! CHARITY SHOPS
These have been a great source of income but are now in decline due to a lack of volunteers and good-quality donations. If we can get these back on track we will have enough income to pay the day-to-day bills. So can you help by volunteering or donating good-quality clothing and bric-a-brac?
Volunteer Opportunities:
🌟 Front of House: Welcome customers, manage sales, and provide a friendly face.
🌟 Back of House: Sort, steam, and price donations to keep things running smoothly.
Where:
📍 Prospect Street
📍 Holderness Road
When:
🕘 Morning shifts: 9:00 – 12:30
🕐 Afternoon shifts: 12:30 – 4:00
Why Volunteer?
💚 Meet new people and make new friends
💚 Rebuild social confidence in a supportive environment.
💚 Gain new skills and a sense of purpose.
💚 Help ensure we can continue saving wildlife in our community.
Even a small amount of your time can make a huge difference. Together, we can rebuild and ensure every animal in need has a chance.
Donations.
We are always looking for good-quality, clean clothing and bric-a-brac. Donations can be left at the rescue in Keyingham or at either of our shops.
📩 Message us on Facebook, call 07496 674238, or pop into one of our shops to chat.

01/01/2025

Best wishes to you all for 2025! Over the last few days, I've done a lot of thinking about how the Hospital can continue in 2025, and I'll be posting about that regularly over the next few days or weeks! One thing we will really need is more volunteers. So, as you write down your New Year's Resolutions for the coming year, can you add a half-day a week for Ren's? Thank you

26/12/2024

A lovely quiet Christmas Day with only two call-outs, a pigeon and a hedgehog. So now onto Boxing Day. 26th December tends to be a busy one as lots of people are out and about walking off the excesses of yesterday and when people are out they find injured, sick and orphaned wildlife. So today, I will be at the Hospital, waiting for your calls. Please transport the animal to us if you can, as we are a little low on drivers today, particularly from Hull.

25/12/2024

Thank you all for your amazing support. You are stars

24/12/2024

So many swans. Four admissions in three days. These three will make it but the fourth (who is in high care) has a hard road to recovery. They love their floating swan pellets and we are always short on them. If you've anything left over after Christmas they'd so appreciate an extra tub.

Extra Select Premium Floating Swan and Duck Feed, 5 Litre https://amzn.eu/d/5hEVatr

20/12/2024

All set up for the final collection of the year. Leah White has kindly donated some of her handmade diamond art Christmas decorations and accessories which we are accepting donations for. We also have some of our Loose Change jars to pick up if anyone is willing to start saving their change for us. 🦊

19/12/2024

Tomorrow is our final collection of the year at Morrisons on Holderness Road. Our new mascot Little Ren, will be joining Charlotte, Leah and Misty the Jug to raise as much money as possible for our animals. Let's make this one the best one of the year!!!

10/12/2024

Saying Goodbye to Ren

It is with an incredibly heavy heart that I share the news that Ren, the dog who this rescue was named after, has passed away. Ren has been with us from the very beginning, and his loss feels like the end of an era. I’m heartbroken, and part of me feels like it’s time to close it all down.

His passing comes at a time when the hospital is facing very real financial challenges. Income from our shops and donations have dropped significantly, and during the winter months ahead, I must decide if I can continue.

What keeps me going is the thought of the thousands of animals we’ve helped over the years. More than 1,000 last year alone. I keep thinking about them and how much they still need us. Without us, where would they go?

If you can support us during this uncertain time, we would be so grateful. Every donation makes us more financially stable and helps us continue this important work. It means I can focus on animal care rather than fund-raising.

Athough money is important, I’d also like to take this time to celebrate Ren’s life with you, so if you have any stories or photos of him that you’d like to share, please post them here.

07/12/2024

This week, the fire brigade rescued another bird caught in discarded fishing wire. The heron will survive thanks to them, the finder, the park rangers, Haven Vet Farm & Equine, and us. This is the third bird we've taken in from East Park this month that has been caught in fishing line and those are just the ones we get to hear off.
It has got to stop.
But it's so hard for the rangers to police.
Does anyone know how other authorities have tackled this issue?

03/12/2024

Deer on road in Hollym.thanks for all the calls. The police will be moving her if havnt done so already

26/11/2024

If any of our lovely supporters are taking part we would be thrilled if you could fundraise for us. We can provide a sponsorship form if needed, just comment below if you would like one.

19/11/2024

These two were found bound together and being attacked by a crow. Its quiet common for pigeons to get tangled up in thread but somehow these two were locked together. The thread around the baby's chest was tight enough to leave a dent and to add to her woes she had splayed legs so couldnt stand. Mum is fine and baby is on the road to recovery. We will.do all we can to make sure she makes it

18/11/2024

Thanks to the staff at HMP Hull, Hector will live to fly another day.