By Heartbreak as Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue announces they will be closing their doors
Heartbreaking news was announced last night at the much-loved Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue shared that they will be closing their doors.
Due to the ongoing cost of living crisis, the team have seen a decrease in donations alongside an increase in the cost of equipment, petrol and rehabilitation.
In a statement yesterday evening the rescue centre said: “We’re devastated to say, we’re closing our doors… at least until we’re in a better place!
“We’re all feeling the bitter sting of rising living costs… electricity, petrol, and bills, in general, are so much higher than they used to be and understandably, we’ve had a massive drop in donations because of this. Knowing that other rescues closed for this exact reason, we have been battling hard to avoid a similar fate!
“We’ve seen huge increases in the price of everything needed for the rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife… feed has risen by roughly 70-90%, petrol prices are through the roof (the amount of travelling we do daily is unreal), powering all the incubators and specialist equipment, medications, bedding … a good month can be over £2,000, throw in vet and unexpected bills and you’re sometimes double that.
“Until we’re in a better place with funds, we simply cannot afford to take in any further admissions. We’re only volunteers and we cannot be running a rescue (which is a massive task on its own) and taking on extra shifts at paid workplaces just to keep the rescue open, we’re exhausted!”
The rescue team have performed thousands of rescues across the area, helping save countless animals and providing loving care to all those in need.
They added: “We do hope this isn’t forever, but we can’t carry on until we have a secure base of funds and know that going forward that we can continue the good standard of care that wildlife needs.
“We know it’s a massive task but if just 20% of our 5,969 Facebook followers set up a £2 monthly donation or similar, we would be in a better place to start again and allow new admissions into the rescue.”
Locals were heartbroken to learn the news as many have already offered aid and solidarity to keep the organisation running.
To make a donation to help the team continue operations head to the Paypal site here.
