The Fox Project UK
{{Infobox organization | name = The Fox Project UK | image = Fox_project_fb_logo.jpeg | formation = 1991 | founder = Trevor Williams | type = Wildlife charity | status = Registered charity | headquarters = Kent, United Kingdom | region_served = United Kingdom | purpose = Rescue, rehabilitation, and release of foxes | website = Template:URL
The Fox Project UK is a British wildlife charity dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of foxes. Established in 1991 by Trevor Williams, the organization operates primarily in South East England, with its headquarters in Kent. The charity provides specialist care for sick, injured, and orphaned foxes, and conducts public education on foxes and their role in the ecosystem.
History
The Fox Project was founded in 1991 in response to increasing incidents of foxes suffering from injuries, disease, and habitat loss. Initially run from a private home, the organization has grown to operate dedicated treatment and rehabilitation facilities. Over the years, it has become one of the leading fox rescue organizations in the United Kingdom.
Activities
The charity operates a 7-day wildlife ambulance service, responding to calls from the public regarding foxes in distress. Its activities include:
- Medical treatment and rehabilitation of injured, ill, and orphaned foxes.
- Release programs to return healthy animals to the wild.
- Public education and advocacy about fox welfare and urban wildlife issues.
- Collaboration with veterinarians and wildlife specialists.
Each year, The Fox Project admits several hundred foxes, including many cubs found orphaned or abandoned.
Facilities
The organization maintains a specialist wildlife hospital in Kent. The facility is equipped to handle a range of fox health issues, from mange and injuries to malnutrition and disease. A network of volunteer fosterers provides home care for young cubs.
Advocacy and Public Outreach
The Fox Project runs educational campaigns to dispel myths about urban foxes and promote humane coexistence. It offers resources for dealing with foxes in urban environments and works to prevent persecution or unnecessary culling.
Funding
The charity relies on donations, grants, and public support to fund its activities. Fundraising initiatives include membership schemes, adoption programs, and annual events.
See also
References
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