East Sussex WRAS was established as a voluntary group in 1996, but some of its rescuers have been rescuing since 1985. The organisation was set up in order to provide a front-line rescue service for wildlife casualties who unlike their domesticated cousins, do not have owners to help look after them. WRAS covers a large area and works with 11 different veterinary practices.

On average it costs WRAS £65 to be on call for and respond to a call-out. The vans, the mobile phones, veterinary bills, equipment stored in the vans etc are expensive and need replacing on a regular basis. This is why they need your help.

Local pet and wildlife artist Sandra Palme is helping to raise funds for WRAS and has created a unique pastel portrait of a little fox cub exploring his world. You can win this beautiful portrait and support British wildlife at the same time. All you need to do is donate as little as £5 – either here http://www.justgiving.com/foxportrait or via PayPal (to donations@wildlifeambulance.org – just add the words “Fox raffle”). It’s similar to a raffle ticket and your name will be entered into the prize draw on 31st March 2012. If you donate £20, your name will be entered 5 times!

On behalf of WRAS, the many animals they rescue and nurse back to health and artist Sandra, thank you for your support!