STAPELEY
Otterly adorable / CPD for vets and vet Nurses / Piper - a miracle
NEWS
Winter 2021
In this issue...
GRANGE
Photo by Freddy Jones
Fundraising News
Inside this Winter issue...
PLUS - Vets corner 9 / Our Tweets 13 /
Cattery News 15 / Education News 19 / Fundraising news 21
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Education News
It costs Stapeley Grange £50,000 to feed the 6,000+ animals which are admitted every year. The food bill for seals alone costs £500 a week. Anyone who would like to support the vital work of Stapeley Grange can now donate online at
Purrfect friends!!
WELCOME!
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What an extremely testing 12 months it has been, but if I were to take three positive things away, it would be the importance of team work (at work and home), how important family and friends are, work/life balance and lastly, how we could better manage wildlife casualties on the phone or on our social media platforms. Teamwork has been critical to the Society, not only at Stapeley Grange but also with our Field Officers and third party organisations. As we all know, there is no 'i' in team and 'the team' has probably been more important this year than ever before. With some of our team on furlough and most of our volunteers staying at home to protect themselves and their loved ones, those remaining have pulled together and supported each other at a time of need. For some, their job roles may have changed but we have all had to adjust to the Covid 19 situation. Those volunteers that have been able to support our work have been fantastic and so committed to the cause. Those that have stayed at home, although frustrated for not being able to help, have been very patient, understanding and are all super keen to return, as soon as it is safe for them to do so. As you read through our Winter newsletter you will certainly pick up on teamwork throughout. Whether it is with willing volunteers helping to round up oiled birds in Dudley; the Fire Service or RNLI helping to rescue animals in the field with our Officers; or working with the British Divers Marine Life Rescue, Welsh Mountain Zoo abd RSPCA East Winch to rehabilitate seal pups. Teamwork in all areas has been critical. I think, for many, the Covid pandemic has allowed us to reset our clocks. Obviously we are all dedicated and passionate to the cause but a work/life balance is essential for our own well-being too. The Covid 19 pandemic will have allowed many people the opportunity to not only reconnect with nature (which is great) but also family and friends. More contact with nature, family and friends can only be good for the soul during what has been a fairly isolating period of our lives. And finally, as rehabilitators, we have always been keen to manage wildlife in the wild, especially when it comes to some of or orphaned animals. Whether it be fox or badger cubs, fledgling birds, hedgehogs out during the day or even swans that appear to be struggling (over wobbling!), 2020 has taught us that, as wildlife professionals, we need to find more time for members of the public who contact us about an animal in need. Whether it be over the phone or through our social media channels 2020 has taught us that we could 'push back' more, rather to monitor animals in the wild and help prevent animals from being picked up needlessly. Lee Stewart (Centre Manager)
Just one more thing...
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Otterly adorable
News from our RSPCA Officers
Oil Spill!!
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A team of RSPCA Officers and amazing volunteers at Bumble Hole Lake, Dudley, teamed up at the start of January to step in to help a large number of waterfowl that were covered in oil, after someone had stupidly and illegally dumped oil in the lake. Animal rescuer RSPCA inspector Boris Lasserre reported that this was the worst oil spill he'd ever seen. It had affected a lot of the birds very badly, with many of them collapsed and hypothermic. It took a team of officers and some fantastic local volunteers, to help and ultimately save 26 birds, 12 Canadian geese, 7 Mallard ducks, 2 swans, 2 Tufted ducks and 3 coots. As they were rescued, they were put into vans and transferred up to Stapeley where the team were awaiting their arrival. Sadly, five of the ducks and a goose were so badly affected that they didn’t make it, but the remaining birds were washed, dried and eventually taken outside to one of the pool areas. Staff had to take breaks between washes as the oil was so smelly. If oil is not removed from waterbirds it reduces the natural waterproofing in their plumage, leaving them at risk of dying from hypothermia so it is vital that they were washed as soon as possible. After every oil spill, it is usually then a waiting game for the team, as we are unable to return rescued birds until the oil has been removed or it dissipates naturally. On this occasion the oil had to be removed manually by the local Council. To date, a single swan, three coots and four ducks have been released back to the wild (some pictured right). Sadly one swan died whilst in care, reason unknown. We are now waiting on Natural England to agree an extension of our license, which is needed to release the remaining 11 Canada geese. Canada geese are on the Schedule 9 species list under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Seal admissions to Stapeley have steadily risen over the last ten years from 9 admissions in 2011 to 39 in 2020. The rise in admissions to Stapeley can, in part, be attributed, to a growing wild population, but it is also a result of a dwindling capacity within UK facilities that can care for them. It makes sense that more seals in the wild equates to more orphaned/sick/injured seals coming into facilities which certainly keeps all four RSPCA Wildlife Centers busy. The majority of incoming seals are sick and orphaned pups.
Post release monitoring of our released animals is so important to show that we are returning animals fit and ready to survive, alongside their wild counterparts. Using tags on our seal pups is quick, easy and cheap. This seal (pictured right), yellow tag 3002, was admitted to Stapeley as an orphaned pup from Martin Haven on 23 November 2018. He was spotted on 25 January 2021, in Llandudno, not far from where he was released in March 2019. That's nearly 2 years since he was released which is great news for everyone .
Oil's well that ends well
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It's important that the public never approach seals and keep any dogs well away and on a lead, as these are wild animals and can have a nasty bite. Instead of approaching pups you see, monitor them from a safe distance for a 24 hour period, to see if the mother returns before contacting our rescue team by calling the 24-hour emergency line on 0300 1234 999
Our otter cubs are proving a big hit on social media this year. Stapeley now holds 7 cubs on site, 5 of which are enjoying three brand new paddocks, supported by RSPCA Nottingham and Notts Branch. Whilst 3 otters arrived from Wales, the others have been orphaned from the North East and Norfolk and subsequently transferred to Stapeley. As with seals, there are very few facilities that can hold otters long-term, hence the reason they are transferred such long distances. Otters are in care at Stapeley longer than any other animal and it can take over 12 months to get them fit and able to survive on their own back in the wild. It's expensive (they eat a lot of trout!) and very time consuming as their return also involves a soft release, which includes support feeding them for weeks after release. We do everything we can to give them a fighting chance back in the wild. But seeing them free is amazing and whilst in care they are also very entertaining for our staff!! Buddy and Holly, pictured above, appear to have settled in well into their new paddock as you will see from this video that was put together by Michelle Bite, one of our wildlife assistants: https://youtu.be/mtYCL1Eb_gs
Mallard duck being washed and below geese before their wash
Monitoring our seal pups
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Above: Mallard ducks (above) and a swan being released back to the wild
A sad ending to 'rare' Swan rescue
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This was a first for the team to hear what had happened to a swan in Burton in Fabis, Nottinghamshire. The bizarre incident happened when a flying swan hit the bathroom window of a chalet home in Shamrock Lodge. The impact caused the glass to smash a double-glazed window and the swan ended up cut and dazed on the bathroom floor. The owner of the house had been at the sink in front of the window just moments before - luckily she had moved or it is thought the impact of such a large bird hitting her at speed could have caused serious injury. It was reported that the the swan was looking and flying to the nearby River Trent and must have misjudged the direction. It was also a windy day, which may have blown her off course. Keith Ellis, an RSPCA inspector for 40 years, who was alerted to the swan said he had never come across a swan crash through a window like that. Keith reported, "she was a bit dazed when I went to collect her and she had lost a lot of blood. Our priority was to get her to the vets as quickly as possible. She spent an hour in surgery, having dozens of stitches to a wound under her wing. The swan was then later transferred across to Stapeley Grange" Sadly, on this occasion the poor swan did not make it and she died in care a couple of days later. This was really sad for the team, particularly with what she had been through, but when working in wildlife rehab you have to accept, for your own mental wellbeing, that you can't save everything that comes through the door. 

A video of Swede’s journey is available to download from this link: https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/FzpBck5hjq/Y2hlcnlsLmhhZ3VlQHJzcGNhLm9yZy51aw==

Swede following release, looking back maybe to say thanks!
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Swede in care at Stapeley being tube feed on admission
Bon voyage Swede
Rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing our seals pups can be very time consuming, expensive and involve lots of teamwork, not only within the Society but also with external organisations. In the case of seal pups, Welsh Mountain Zoo, British Diver Marine Life Rescue, RSPCA East Winch and all our amazing volunteers support this 4-5 month process. Whilst seal pups can take months to rehabilitate some seals like Swede (pictured right) can be in for a quick patch up before being released. As with all wild animals we want to return animals to the wild as quickly as possible to reduce their time in care, which is obviously stressful. After monitoring Swede for a couple of days at Liverpool docks a decision was made to bring him in. Swede was admitted to Stapeley following a short stay and initial treatment at Medivet 24-Hour Alder, in Liverpool. Although in good condition, weighting in at 32 kgs (a juvenile), he did have some breathing issues and flipper injuries that needed further attention from the team. But after just a couple of weeks in care, his flipper injuries had healed and after being dewormed Swede was ready to be returned, back to the River Mersey. Joanne, one of the RSPCA Officers, that had the privileged of returning Swede reported back. “The crate was really heavy as Swede was a big seal but between two Officers we managed to get him to the water's edge and with a bit of encouragement he was back in his home environment. “Quite a crowd had gathered to watch and it was a really nice sight to see him happily swim away.â€
Bat retrieved from mouth of a dog - Inspector Joynes - In early January, Inspector Joynes responded to a call about a female bat in Chester. The pipistrelle had been caught by a dog. The dog owner managed to retrieve the bat and took her to the vet. Inspector Joynes transferred the bat to Stapeley for specialist care. Luckily, she suffered no tears to her wings but did need anti inflammatory treatment for bruising to her back end and rear legs. 

Rescue of swan that hit power cables - Inspector Goodman-James
Inspector Goodman-James was recently called to rescue a swan in the Warrington area. The swan had flown into power cables close to a pylon. Company workmen assisted Inspector Goodman-James in carrying the heavy bird back to her van. The swan was then taken to the vet for a health check. Swans that fly into cables are often poisoned with lead so any that arrive at the Centre are tested in house. We can effectively treat, even those with high lead levels with Calcium Disodium EDTA.
Motorway cygnet rescue - Inspector Joynes
In October 2020, Inspector Joynes was called to the M56 to rescue a swan that had crash-landed on the motorway. Once the HIghways Agency had stopped the traffic, Inspector Joynes was able to confine the cygnet safely in his van. The bird was found to be in reasonable condition but had bruising to the legs. The cygnet was taken to Stapeley and received treatment and some 5 star care for a few weeks before being released onto Spike Island.
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Gull collection - Inspector Showering - In January, Inspector Louise Showering was called by Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to Crosby beach. Their officers had retrieved a gull thrashing around on the shoreline. The young bird had a hook, line & a weight attached. RNLI staff had removed the weight & line but the hook required veterinary intervention as it had entered via the beak & exited in the gulls face, narrowly missing the eye. The gull was sedated at a local vet hospital where the hook was removed. The gull was fit to be released later that day.

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Grebe rescue - Inspector Cragg - In early January, Inspector Cragg, Inspector Goodman-James, AWO Wickham & the local fire service, rescued a grebe trapped by Chester flood defences. Eventually the little Grebe was caught and after checking it over to ensure he was ok he was released onto the groves on the River Dee in Chester. As the team were leaving the site the Grebe was actually seen flying off - the perfect outcome for all involved.
Trapped deer rescue - Inspector Pengilly
In September 2020, Inspector Nadine Pengilly received a call about a deer in a river that had become caught in a rope swing by his antlers. Dee hid behind a tree and using the blade on her reach & rescue pole, was able to cut the deer free. The deer was uninjured and ran off. Adult deer pose a major health and safety risk to field Officers so it is always a welcome outcome when they can be released in-situ, as was the case with this lucky deer.

Pictured from left to right: Joe, Rob and Cam - preparing an otter release pen
Vet's corner
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Collided Buzzard released
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A common buzzard was brought to the centre by an inspector after he was clipped by a car. He was able to fly up into a tree after his accident but to be safe it was recommended he be brought to the centre for a full examination. When examined, we couldn't find any wounds or feel any obvious fractures, but he did feel quite thin. We also undertook a full ophthalmic examination (of his eyes) and noted that there was a small irregularity in one eye which was consistent with blood. This is very common in birds of prey which are involved in collisions. Due to the history of trauma we decided to book the bird in for a general anaesthetic and full x-rays the following day. In the meantime we provided pain relief and stabilised him with fluids. Since he was thin, we also took a faecal sample to check for parasites. It came back positive, with many Capillaria worm eggs seen. The next day we took full x-rays which were negative for any fractures or abnormalities. We treated him for parasites and gave him a further 3 days care inside on anti-inflammatories and pain relief to help with the blood in his eye. After this, we reassessed him and found him to be doing really well. He was gaining weight, eating and flying in his cubicle! The bleeding in the eye was much reduced so he was moved into an outdoor aviary to help to gain strength and allow us to monitor his flight. His flight was deemed to be good, and after 10 days outside he was released! Dr Sophie Common (Vet Surgeon)
VET'S
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INSTAGRAM
The year 2020 will be remembered for a long time. For most people it was the year of the pandemic, but for me, it was also the year I did a veterinary wildlife internship at RSPCA Stapeley Grange. It was a mad year, but also memorable, educational and very exciting. I have been interested in wildlife, zoological and exotic medicine for as long as I can remember. I spent quite a lot of time researching different programs worldwide, as I wanted to improve my clinical skills beyond only domestic animals. Wildlife medicine is not a small subject, so I decided to take a full year out of my calendar, move to the UK and undertake an internship at Stapeley Grange. Over the course of the year, I have treated over 100 different species and seen cases both good and bad. One of my most memorable ones, was the first time I removed a fishing hook from the neck of a swan on my own. After surgery, she was put on a combination of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory painkillers. The wound healed really well and after a little time with us, we were able to return her back to the wild and her mate. My time at Stapeley Grange have taught me so much more than I expected and I have gotten to know some amazing people, This place really gave me my hands-on experience with wildlife and I will be forever grateful. Dr Michaela Mateusiak (Vet Surgeon)
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Swan - oiled and broken
Immediately after surgery
Education Activities @rspcastapeleyeducation
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Year long Vet Placements
Rehoming Cattery @rspca.stapeleycattery
A swan that arrived at the center, early January, was part of a group of birds that arrived after a diesel spillage in Netherton Lake, Dudley. And if the oiling wasn’t enough, this poor swan also had a deep wound under his right wing! The swan had been with another wildlife rehabilitator overnight who had already washed him to remove the oil, which meant we could concentrate on the wound. We put him under general anaesthesia and carefully checked the wound. The wound was deep and some of the essential flying structures were exposed, but seemingly intact. We therefore cleaned and sutured the wound and housed the swan in isolation. Although hopeful, we needed to keep a close on the bird over the coming days and weeks. Ultimately he would need to make a full recovery and be able to fully extend his wing after surgery. He received antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs for a few days and then washed by the team to remove any remains of the oil. He was eating well, the wound was healing nicely and he was able to fully extend his wing so we decided to move him from isolation to an outdoor pool to allow him to exercise and to make a full recovery. After a few more checks outside he was finally signed off and ready to go back to the wild again. Dr Judit Artero (Vet Surgeon)
Swan stretching his wings
Wildlife hospital @rspca.Stapeley
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Animal Welfare Officer Sonia Hulme
It's not only our bird patients who tweet - we do too! We now have over 3,500 followers on our two Twitter accounts and it is growing all the time. Here is a selection of our tweets. Don't forget to follow us @RSPCAStapeley or @StapeleyCats
@RSPCA _ OFFICIAL
@CARARSPCA
@RACHRSPCA
The official RSPCA Twitter
@SONIA _ RSPCA
TWEET tweet!
Inspector Anthony Joynes
More RSPCA twittering
Regional Media Manager Rachel Butler
@HERCHYBOAL
Inspector Herchy Boal
@JOYNES85
Stapeley's video collection
Otter time - Santon and Storm at play and Orphaned otter cubs Fox cub feeding time: and Fox cub kiss chase Great crested grebe, Gulls galore and Some hungry jackdaws Some cheeky little polecats and Weasel orphan Common buzzards chicks and Cygnets in need of TLC Hoglet feeding time, Leveret release and not forgetting our Orphaned storm seals and Daffi, our orphaned otter cub
Animal Collection Officer 
Cara Gibbon
RSPCA inspectors, staff and centres across the country use Twitter too - here are some more accounts to follow
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Harry
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Whisky
After countless cases around the use of collars on cats, the Society is keen to remind owners about how important it is that cats wear the right type of collar, as not doing so can lead to severe injuries and can even be fatal. In 2020, we saw more than 60 reports of cats who had been injured by their collars coming through to our national call centre. RSPCA Inspector, Kate Levesley, was called to collect a cat in Aston, Birmingham in December after it was found collapsed on the side of the road with her leg stuck in her collar which had been cutting into the skin under her arm. This poor cat (pictured top right) must have been suffering terribly and she had most likely been in this state for a while before someone had spotted her. She was rushed straight to our Birmingham Animal Hospital but sadly she died just as the vet was about to bring her in. She wasn't microchipped and no owner was ever found. These types of collars are such a hazard to cats who can so easily get stuck in them. Use quick-release collars to avoid such injuries. Cats are natural hunters and curious explorers and enjoy pushing through tight spots, so it's imperative that any collar is designed to free the cat should they become snagged and so they don't get their leg caught. On a more positive note, tabby cat Ollie (pictured bottom right) came into Stapeley Grange last July after being rescued in Biddulph. He was suffering from a severe injury to his neck after his leg had become stuck in his buckle collar. It's believed he'd been straying with this injury for around three weeks. The collar was completely embedded into his neck and the wound was extremely smelly and infected when we admitted him. He underwent surgery and was cared for by the team. Thankfully he made a full recovery and was later rehomed to a loving family who have committed to Ollie's life long care.
Hattie and Socks
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RSPCA warning to cat owners about use of cat collars
CATTERY NEWS
Sadly, over the last couple of months we have had a number of abandoned kittens admitted into the Cattery. The Society has seen an increase in the number of abandoned animals since lockdown and we are now bracing ourselves, along with other Charities, for more unwanted, neglected and abandoned animals over the coming months. These two handsome boys (pictured right) were found on the side of a road in a lay-by along London Road, near Bridgemere. They were most likely abandoned as mum was nowhere to be seen, they were found in the countryside in a lay-by and they were super friendly so definitely not feral!! The RSPCA is now investigating. Our duo, who we named Ross and Chandler (as they are so 'friends'ly) were found amongst lots of old tyres; they seemed very pleased to see our Officer when she turned up as they hopped straight into the van!! When they arrived at Stapeley they were very hungry and demolished all their food instantly. Thankfully Ross and Chandler are now safe and going to receive all the care they need before the are found their loving forever home. Only recently, Jenny Bethal, an RSPCA Officer, picked up an abandoned kitten, found in a bag, in Haydock, St Helens, and transferred him down to Stapeley. The poor kitten arrived in a really bad way and a bulging head. Vets immediately x-rayed the kitten and found that its skull was actually fractured. Given his injuries, the little kitten wasput to sleep, which was heartbreaking for the team. The Society are now investigating and are keen to talk to anyone who has further information on how this poor kitten's skull was fractured.
Boo and Angel
Hatt and SocikChillie
Looking for loving forever homes
Purrfect friends
JJ was one of our long stayers in need of a new loving forever home. He is now rehomed!!
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A "miracle" kitten that was feared dead after falling down a six-foot pipe was rescued and is now on the road to recovery in the Cattery. The six-week-old cat, now fittingly renamed Piper, was discovered trapped with another kitten, renamed Dave, by a passing member of the public on an industrial estate in Stafford, West Midlands. While the passer-by was able to retrieve the first kitten (Dave), it was assumed the second was dead as she was making no sound and appeared not to be moving. However, when the RSPCA arrived they discovered the second, tri-coloured kitten showing signs of life. RSPCA Inspector, Caren Goodman-James, said: "We were sure the kitten was dead as she hadn’t moved at all whilst the member of the public reached the other kitten, but then when I used my grasper to bring her out of the pipe, she finally made a sound and moved. "I couldn’t believe the poor thing was still alive as she looked in a really poor state. She was dehydrated and almost lifeless, with agonal breaths and no reflex." Thanks to vets at Shires Veterinary Practice in Stone who received the two kittens initially and our Cattery team, these two cheeky kittens will now have a second chance. They have had some 'tummy trouble' whilst in care and were in isolation for a while but they have now been given the green light from the Centre's vets and have been moved to the main cattery. Before rehoming they will have to be neutered, fully vaccinated and chipped but it won't be long before they are rehomed.
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Student Placements @ Stapeley
'Miracle' rescue for kitten found stuck down six-foot pipe in Stafford
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Student Dissertation
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news
Education Officer Charlie heading outside, even if online!
We can all support wildlife whether it be internationally, nationally, locally within your community or simply feeding birds or hedgehogs in your back garden. It all makes a difference and helps to keep us connected to nature.
Reaching out - virtually. Adaptation is the key to defying the Covid19 pandemic, and once again the education team at Stapeley Grange have moved online during the current lockdown. The provision of sessions about nature and animal welfare to our cared-for children on our Virtual Schools Programme, has allowed us to ensure we maintain contact and deliver interesting topics and activities weekly to each child. Education Officer, Charlie Pass, has led the online programme and has generated sessions full of fun discussions, videos, guessing games and imparted key information on a range of issues. Children have broadened their knowledge and understanding of issues including human impact on wildlife, the pros and cons of animals in captivity, Earth overshoot day (the date when humanity has exhausted the earth’s nature budget for the year), pollution including plastics and how we can all play our part in reducing this. After learning about the plight of British birds, they also took part in the RSPB Big Garden bird-watch. One of our students was so enthused by this that they set up new feeding stations at home, and practised bird identification skills in preparation. The online programme is as engaging as possible and encourages the children to enjoy their own outdoor space as much as they are able. Small projects such as feeding stations for birds or hedgehog friendly spaces are suggested and any projects undertaken are supported with advice along the way. Some of our vulnerable children are still in school and they have been supported to join the sessions too. Education Officer Charlie said “The circumstances for the children are tough. A student recently said the one silver lining to their lockdown, was being able to join our sessions.†Overall, it has been a really positive experience for our children and us, as we have been able to reach out in this way and work through this challenging time together. Of course, we look forward to welcoming them back to the centre when possible and returning to more practical aspects of our work. 

EDUCATION
Virtual Visits Development and delivery of other virtual sessions is underway with the creation of recordings and the provision of virtual visits. We currently have a recording available for primary schools about pets and their needs, with more in development for schools, students and home learners. We can also accommodate interested groups in our community including the U3A, wildlife groups and residential nursing homes, offering bespoke ‘visits’ through online talks. If you or anyone you know would be interested in a virtual visit and to learn more about the RSPCA, Stapeley Grange, and the species we care for, please do get in touch: evie.astbury-field1@rspca.org.uk
A human feeding station to watch a bird feeding station, set up by a Virtual School pupil for the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch.
A big thank you also went out to Trisha Green for her donations of food items that were bought from the sale of these amazing looking needle felted penguins!! All support of this kind is really appreciated and makes a real difference.
FUNDRAISING
A big shout out went out to Katie Piercy for a donation of £160. Every year Katie designs and prints a set of lino cut cards with a different theme and donates the money to a charity, This year she decided on a theme of British Winter birds, with the cards featuring a Waxwing, Redwing, Fieldfare, Robin and bird footprints in snow. Katie chose Stapeley Grange to donate to as her partner has sent several wild birds to us in the past to care for and she wanted to thank the team for all their hard work caring for injured wildlife. Thank you Katie. Anyone interested in purchasing Katie's cards can do so by contacting by email: Katharine.piercy@googlemail.com or via Instagram @green_ramblings
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During lockdown, supporters of Stapeley Grange and our animals, have been incredibly creative and generous. Here are just a few stories..... William and Toby Tew setup a covid friendly craft sale outside their house. "We really love animals and wildlife and we wanted to do something to help, so we held a craft sale outside our house to raise money for RSPCA Stapeley Grange. We raised £40 in total". Thank you boys, great job.
A message to all our amazing Sainsbury's shoppers in the Nantwich branch who continue to support. Over the coming months and with Spring almost upon us!! we will be needing the following items for our animals. Our cats, hogs, gulls, fledgling birds love these donations so please keep them coming
This donation (pictured right) arrived one cold December afternoon. An incredible donation of cat /hedgehog food and towels and blankets. Staff and pupils at Pear Tree School (Nantwich) had donated all these items plus a cheque for £193 from a Christmas jumper day. It is so lovely to see schools getting involved in fundraising for the RSPCA. Their efforts mean a lot to the team and their support helps to feed the 1000s of animals that arrive every year.
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