Based on the Ministry of the Environment’s decision granting a license to operate a wildlife rescue center, Ref. No. 7342/ENV/09-501/620/09-ZS16, dated October 30, 2009, we established a animal rescue center in Prague-Cholupice, which we continue to operate to this day.
At our center, we provide comprehensive care for disabled wild animals. These include animals that are injured, sick, or weakened—by exposure, parasites, or starvation— as well as young animals whose lives are in danger, animals belonging to migratory or hibernating species that have appeared in the wild at an inappropriate time of year, and animals whose natural behavioral patterns have been disrupted and that, as a result of these circumstances, are temporarily or permanently unable to survive in the wild.
At our center, we provide comprehensive care for disabled wild animals. These include animals that are injured, sick, or weakened—by exposure, parasites, or starvation— as well as young animals whose lives are in danger, animals belonging to migratory or hibernating species that have appeared in the wild at an inappropriate time of year, and animals whose natural behavioral patterns have been disrupted and that, as a result of these circumstances, are temporarily or permanently unable to survive in the wild.
"The primary goal of our work is to treat the animals we take in and–if at all possible–return them to the wild."
Petr Kolomazník
We specialize primarily in small and medium-sized birds, birds of prey, and owls. However, we accept all animals found in the Czech Republic, including mammals. The only exceptions are large carnivores, such as bears and wolves, and adult ungulates (roe deer, red deer).
In case of an emergency, please contact us at:
In case of an emergency, please contact us at:
+420 734 797 797
We would also like to point out that the Prague Wildlife Rescue Center is located in Prague-Jinonice and serves the entire capital city. It provides round-the-clock assistance and is able to take in the above-mentioned types of animals, which we are not equipped to handle.
Every year, around 2,500 animals are rescued within the capital city, and approximately 10,000 throughout the Czech Republic. Prague thus accounts for a quarter of the total number of animals taken in. It is therefore very likely that you or someone you know will come across an injured animal. What is the right thing to do in such a situation?
1) DO NOT HELP in the following cases:
– flightless and not yet fully feathered chicks of small songbirds. They are often found only seemingly abandoned in a meadow or under a tree or bush
– seemingly abandoned young hares and roe deer (especially if they are lying in a meadow or in the woods)
– flightless and not yet fully feathered chicks of small songbirds. They are often found only seemingly abandoned in a meadow or under a tree or bush
– seemingly abandoned young hares and roe deer (especially if they are lying in a meadow or in the woods)
Animal rescue: Basic rules
2) Help is necessary in the following cases:
Injury – the animal is partially or completely immobile
Exhaustion – due to illness or lack of food, which is a particular risk for young animals. In cases of exhaustion, the animal is also nearly immobile
Trapped—animals trapped in chimneys, shafts, and other confined spaces
Injury – the animal is partially or completely immobile
Exhaustion – due to illness or lack of food, which is a particular risk for young animals. In cases of exhaustion, the animal is also nearly immobile
Trapped—animals trapped in chimneys, shafts, and other confined spaces
3) Young animals require special attention:
– those that are soaked and chilled
– young birds of prey and owls in their down, and so-called “nestlings” that have fallen out of their nests
– isolated juveniles of species that live in groups—such as ducks, geese, or swans
– young animals at risk from cars and other vehicles, or possibly also from dogs and cats
– underdeveloped hedgehog juveniles that are unable to hibernate
– those that are soaked and chilled
– young birds of prey and owls in their down, and so-called “nestlings” that have fallen out of their nests
– isolated juveniles of species that live in groups—such as ducks, geese, or swans
– young animals at risk from cars and other vehicles, or possibly also from dogs and cats
– underdeveloped hedgehog juveniles that are unable to hibernate
The Ten Commandments
of Rescuing Animals in Distress
of Rescuing Animals in Distress
1.
If the animal cannot escape from where it was found, call an animal rescue center or the city police immediately.
2.
If an injured animal or young animal is able to move, it must be first secured to prevent its condition from worsening.
3.
If possible, carefully catch the animal and place it, preferably, in a paper box or other similar box.
4.
Place the box with the captured animal in the shade—never in direct sunlight.
5.
Keep the smallest chicks (in down, completely featherless, etc.) warm.
6.
When capturing birds of prey and owls, including juveniles, pay special attention to their talons (they are very sharp).
7.
Don't stress an injured or young animal by taking unnecessary photos or videos.
8.
Do not give the animal any food or water until you have consulted with the rescue center staff.
9.
Leave any further care or handling to the specialists.
10.
For your safety, please follow basic hygiene guidelines.
The Ten Commandments
of Rescuing Animals in Distress
of Rescuing Animals in Distress
1.
If the animal cannot escape from where it was found, call an animal rescue center or the city police immediately.
2.
If an injured animal or young animal is able to move, it must be first secured to prevent its condition from worsening.
3.
If possible, carefully catch the animal and place it, preferably, in a paper box or other similar box.
4.
Place the box with the captured animal in the shade—never in direct sunlight.
5.
Keep the smallest chicks (in down, completely featherless, etc.) warm.
6.
When capturing birds of prey and owls, including juveniles, pay special attention to their talons (they are very sharp).
7.
Don't stress an injured or young animal by taking unnecessary photos or videos.
8.
Do not give the animal any food or water until you have consulted with the rescue center staff.
9.
Leave any further care or handling to the specialists.
10.
For your safety, please follow basic hygiene guidelines.
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