{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5fea6e9433e50d289b18005a/66199c4e3a70e600158751fd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Helping Injured Wildlife - Jana, Kildare Wildlife Rescue","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5fea6e9433e50d289b18005a/1713132890954-c0ffc660d450f6ebdfa91d59764d3a4f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>**<a href=\"http://wa.me/353858346256\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">WhatsApp me a voice-note</a>, or e-mail a message to bookofleavespodcast@gmail.com for <strong>episode 100</strong> before April 25th!**</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Welcome back to Book of Leaves!</strong> I'm delighted to be coming out of a 3 month hibernation joined by Jana from <a href=\"https://www.kwr.ie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kildare Wildlife Rescue</a> no less. As we're fully into Spring, there'll be a huge increase in wildlife calls and rescues needed, so there's no better time to learn how we can help their efforts. Visit their <a href=\"https://www.kwr.ie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">website</a> for more info and don't forget to send a video of any wildlife you find to <a href=\"mailto:info@kwr.ie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">info@kwr.ie</a> for assistance!</p><p>You can follow them on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/kildarewildliferescue\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>, Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/kildarewildliferescue/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@Kildarewildliferescue</a>, or X <a href=\"https://twitter.com/WildlifeKildare\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@WildlifeKildare</a>.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>[00:15] Quick catch up with Ceara</li><li>[06:50] Jana introduces herself and her journey</li><li>[12:50] The training available within the wildlife rehabilitation community in Ireland</li><li>[14:55] How KWR came about</li><li>[17:20] What are the main cases of injured wildlife</li><li>[19:20] The main <em>causes</em> of those cases</li><li>[22:40] Preventing wildlife attacks from domestic cats</li><li>[26:30] Preventing the spread of diseases in garden birds</li><li>[29:50] Helping our mammals</li><li>[34:10] The truth about seagulls (they're not doing as well as people think)</li><li>[38:30] How to tell if an ‘abandoned’ animal is really abandoned and needs your help</li><li>[41:50] How to rescue wildlife outside of KWR’s location</li><li>[49:10] How to volunteer with and help KWR (e-mail volunteer@kwr.ie)</li><li>[52:15] Jana’s favourite moments from wildlife volunteering &amp; most difficult animals to hand rear</li><li>[58:10] How Jana manages her mental health having to sometimes face animal cruelty and upsetting rescue cases</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>We also mentioned:</strong></p><ul><li>Irish Wildlife Trust</li><li>Birdwatch Ireland</li><li>Seal Rescue Ireland</li><li>Hedgehog Rescue</li><li>Bat Rehabilitation</li><li>Grey Abbey Veterinary hospital</li></ul><p><br></p><p>As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bookofleavespodcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>, <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BookofLeavesPod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a> or <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/bookofleavespodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>, leave us a review, and share with a friend x</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=18813189\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Patreon</a> / <a href=\"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BOOKOFLEAVES\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Me A Coffee</a></li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Ceara Carney "}