Helping Armley’s Wildlife: A Lifeline for Local Animals

​The Mission

My name is Stephanie, and I run Armley Wildlife Rescue. My life is dedicated to the rehabilitation of local wildlife—from garden birds to small mammals—ensuring they get a second chance at life in the wild.

​The Reality of My Situation

I do this work while living with many chronic disabilities on a low income. While my passion for these animals is limitless, my personal funds are not. Currently, I am facing mounting pressure from future vet bills, which have reached £1000, alongside the ongoing costs of specialized medications, basic supplies and species-specific nutrition.

​The "Kindness" Gap

One of the biggest challenges I face is when well-meaning people find injured wildlife and try to care for them at home. While their hearts are in the right place, holding onto these animals long-term without professional knowledge often leads to:

​Irreversible health issues (such as metabolic bone disease).

​Extensive, costly treatments that could have been avoided with early intervention.

​A significantly lower life span or inability to ever return to the wild.

​By the time these animals reach me, they often require emergency care and expensive medications just to survive the mistakes made by those who held on meaning well.

​How You Can Help

Your donations will go directly toward:

​Settling our vet bill so we can continue receiving professional medical support.

​Stocking life-saving medications and treatments for incoming rescues.

​Specialized food and supplies for different stages of avian growth.

​Every pound helps me keep the doors open for the poor birds that struggle. Even if you can’t donate, sharing this page with the Leeds community makes a massive difference.

​Thank you for helping me protect our local wildlife.