The call came in to the hotline on Saturday afternoon. a householder in Gt Totham was concerned about two badger cubs who had been following her dog around the garden for a few days. After she discovered that they'd been living in their woodshed without any sight of an adult badger, she put down food (dried cat food - not ideal) and water for them and left the shed open so they could come and go. when the time came for the family to go on holiday she phoned us and asked for advice.

Off we went to collect them. One was very lively and the other was slow and down. so it was in the cage and off for some tlc. it became apparent they were already weaned and needed more care than we could give and so without delay off to Wildlife Aid in Leatherhead, Surrey. Apart from dehydration and an ear and eye infection they were fine and soon transferred to a pen.

Both are now fighting fit and have been watched by all on webcam...... Far more fun than watching tv !!!.