Animal Ambulance & Rescue

06/09/2026

🐾 A little update from the team this week 🚑❤️

It’s been another busy week for our team, with our vehicles out across the community supporting animals and the people who care for them.

From transfers and routine transport, to rescues and wildlife call outs, our team has been there whenever we’ve been needed. Every call represents an animal that needs help and we’re proud to be able to provide that support.

This week alone, we’ve spent £523.56 on fuel across our fleet while attending calls. Around 43% of those call outs were part of the free services we provide to help animals and those who may otherwise struggle to access the support they need.

We are completely self funded and rely on the generosity of our community and donations to keep our vehicles on the road.

Every donation, no matter the size, helps us continue responding to emergencies, supporting rescues, transporting animals safely and providing vital free services.

If you’re able to support our work, you can find details of how to donate on our website:

www.animal-ambulance.org

A huge thank you to everyone who makes our work possible the veterinary practices, referral services, rescue organisations, members of the public and, of course, our amazing supporters.

We couldn’t do what we do without you. Together, we’re making a difference, one animal at a time. 🐾❤️

Thank you for continuing to support your local Animal Ambulance team. 🚑🐾

The community animal ambulance service for the south of England.

SupportingAnimals Community

04/09/2026

A true look at the struggles in the veterinary industry so please follow, support and share this post.

We wanted to share something close to our hearts today — a story about mental health in veterinary care, and a personal loss that shaped it ❤️‍🩹

Matt, owner of Arun Veterinary Group, will be taking on the Cardiff Half Marathon alongside his eldest daughter, Lily-Rose, on Sunday 4th October — running for the charity Mind. Behind the run is a story that's deeply personal to Matt: the realities of life as a vet, the struggles so many in our profession quietly carry, and a loss that changed how he sees the industry he's dedicated his life to.

Any support or encouragement would mean a great deal — whether that's a donation, or simply a message of encouragement as he and Lily-Rose finish their final weeks of training. This half marathon is only the beginning. Matt will take on the New York Marathon on 1st November too.

We'd encourage you to take a minute to read Matt's story in full, and to support him below.

👉 https://cardiffhalf26.enthuse.com/pf/matt-gittings

04/09/2026

🐾 PAWS 24/7 MEMBERSHIP IS COMING! 🐾

We’ve listened to our clients! ❤️

Over recent months, many of you have asked whether we could introduce a membership scheme to help make our services more accessible while also supporting the animals who need us most.

So… we’re making it happen! 🎉

We’re excited to announce that PAWS 24/7 Membership will be launching in the next few weeks.

With a choice of membership levels, you’ll be able to enjoy some amazing benefits for you and your pets, while your membership also helps us continue providing our 24/7 animal ambulance and rescue service. 🚑🐶🐱

From routine transport and discounts to microchipping and other great benefits, it’s a fantastic way to look after your pets while helping us help more animals. ❤️

🌟 Your membership really can make a difference.
Every member helps contribute towards the fuel, equipment, care and resources we need to keep our service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

📢 Launching in the next few weeks!

Keep an eye on our website for full details, membership options and how to join.

If you’d like to register your interest early, please email us at:

📧 [email protected]

🐾 Help us help animals and get some amazing benefits for your pets along the way.

PAWS 24/7 Your pet. Our promise. ❤️

03/09/2026

🐾 Animal Ambulance & Rescue Here for Your Pets, Here for Our Community 🚑🐾

We’re Animal Ambulance & Rescue, a non profit service created to support animals, their owners and the communities we work within. ❤️

We understand that when an animal is poorly, injured, elderly, frightened or simply unable to travel, getting them safely from A to B can be incredibly stressful. That’s where we’re here to help.

🚑 24/7 Emergency Animal Ambulance

Our emergency ambulance service provides veterinary level transport and care, working closely with veterinary practices to help ensure a smooth and safe transition to referral or further treatment.

Our ambulance is equipped with specialist equipment including:

• Multi parameter monitoring with ECG & blood pressure
• Oxygen cylinders and oxygen therapy
• ICU oxygen chamber
• Infusion pumps
• Syringe pumps
• Specialist lifting and patient-handling aids

Our aim is simple to keep your animal as safe and comfortable as possible during their journey.

🐶 Routine Pet Taxi Services

Not every journey is an emergency. Our secure, climate controlled vehicles are available for routine veterinary appointments, grooming, boarding and other essential journeys.

🏠 Animal Ambulance to Your Door

We can also come to you when an animal cannot easily be moved.

Whether your pet is non mobile, difficult to handle, very poorly or approaching the end of their life, we can provide support with safe transportation while helping to make what can be an incredibly difficult time a little easier.

📍 Microchipping at Home

We offer microchipping in the comfort of your own home, helping make the process easier and less stressful for both pets and owners.

❤️ Pet Aid Service

We also provide support to low income households, subject to meeting our criteria. We believe that financial difficulties shouldn’t automatically mean an animal cannot receive the help and support they need.

🦔 Wildlife Rescue & Transport

We support wildlife out of hours, helping with rescue and transportation when needed, as well as working alongside other animal rescues and organisations by providing transport support.

🤝 Supporting Our Community

We aren’t here simply to provide a transport service.

We’re here because animals matter, and the people who care for them matter too.

We know that veterinary emergencies can be frightening. We know that getting an elderly or immobile pet to an appointment can be difficult. We know that saying goodbye to a beloved companion can be one of the hardest experiences an owner can face.

Our role is to provide a safe pair of hands, a helping hand and, whenever possible, a little reassurance along the way. 🐾❤️

As a non profit community focused service, our goal is to support animals, owners, rescues, veterinary practices and wildlife across the communities we serve.

If you ever need us whether it’s an emergency, a routine journey, help with a non mobile pet, wildlife transport or simply finding out how we may be able to help please get in touch.

🐾 Animals first. Owners supported. Communities cared for.

Find out more about our services:

🚑❤️ Animal Ambulance & Rescue here when you need us.

www.animal-ambulance.org

31/08/2026

One of the calls we attended last night was to a 12 year old, 50kg dog who had somehow fallen down the stairs. His owners were unable to move him and needed some help.

We sent a double crew team and were advised that he wasn’t particularly friendly towards new people.

With the right approach and plenty of care we were able to safely get him onto the stretcher and transport him to Vets Now where he could receive pain management, X rays and sedation.

Early this morning we received the fantastic news that his X rays were positive and that he was well enough to be transferred home to rest with his family.

Safe to say this made both him and his family very happy!

We don’t just deal with emergency referrals. Calls like this are a big part of what we do and every one brings its own challenges. From large and frightened dogs to difficult situations where owners simply need an extra pair of hands our crews are there to help get pets safely where they need to be.

Every call is different. Every animal is different and that’s what makes the job so rewarding. 🐾

www.animal-ambulance.org

25/08/2026

A huge shout out to Victoria Park Vets for their incredibly generous donation of free kennels! 🐾❤️

We’re always looking for equipment to support the work we do helping pets and wildlife, so this means so much to us.

Thank you for supporting the work we do and helping us make a difference.

25/08/2026

🚑 Another busy week for Animal Ambulance & Rescue! 🐾

Last week, our team carried out:

13 practice to referral hospital transfers
23 wildlife call-outs
12 domestic animal call outs
5 authority assistance calls

And that’s not including our routine pet taxi and home visiting services!

We’re proud to provide a wide range of animal transport, rescue and support services when they’re needed most.

For more information about the services we offer, please get in touch.

🌐 www.animal-ambulance.org
📧 [email protected]
📞 07761 242273

Animal Ambulance & rescue provides profesional 24/7 pet ambulance and veterinary transport services across Surrey, London, Sussex and hampshire Our team delivers safe, compassionate and medically equipped transport for pets and wildlife in need or urgent or routine veterinary care. Each ambulance is...

18/08/2026

🐾🚕 PET TAXI SERVICE HELPING YOU GET YOUR PET WHERE THEY NEED TO BE 🚕🐾

Need to get your pet to the vet, groomer, boarding facility or another appointment but don’t have suitable transport?

Animal Ambulance & Rescue’s Pet Taxi Service is here to help!

We provide safe, caring and reliable transport for pet owners who need a little extra help getting their furry family members from A to B.

🐶 Vet appointments
🐱 Grooming appointments
🐰 Boarding & daycare
🐾 Routine pet transport
🚗 Owners without access to suitable transport
❤️ And other journeys where your pet needs a helping hand

We know that transport can sometimes be a barrier, which is why we’re working hard to keep our service as affordable and accessible as possible.

Based in Surrey and covering a wider surrounding area, we’re here to make pet transport a little easier for everyone.

📩 Need a Pet Taxi? Get in touch with Animal Ambulance & Rescue to discuss your journey and availability.

Because sometimes, getting your pet where they need to be is just one less thing you need to worry about. 🐾❤️

17/08/2026

🚑🐾 URGENT TRANSFER FROM POOLE TO SOUTHERN COUNTIES VETERINARY SPECIALISTS 🐾🚑

Today we were called to carry out an urgent transfer outside of our usual operating area, taking a very poorly little patient from Poole through to the team at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists (SCVS).

After presenting as an emergency with severe breathing difficulties and periods of cyanosis, our patient required continuous supplemental oxygen and careful stabilisation before she was safe enough to travel.

Once stable enough for transfer, we provided oxygen therapy for the entire journey, with our team closely monitoring her all the way.

The journey also presented an unusual challenge, with several roads in the area currently closed due to an ongoing incident. Thankfully, we were able to use the routes and access points made available to emergency services, allowing us to get through safely and keep the transfer moving without unnecessary delay.

We are incredibly grateful to the veterinary team who stabilised and cared for her in Poole, and to the team at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists for receiving her and continuing her care.

Transfers like this are exactly why specialist veterinary ambulance services matter. When a patient is struggling to breathe, every minute counts, and being able to provide oxygen and appropriate monitoring throughout the journey can make all the difference.

We’re keeping everything crossed for this brave little one and wishing her the very best for her specialist treatment. 🙏

Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists

Animal Ambulance & Rescue
📞 07761 242273
📧 [email protected]

16/08/2026

When a Deer Is Involved in a Road Traffic Incident

This morning, we were called to assist Surrey Police with a deer that had been involved in a road traffic incident.

On arrival, one of our team assessed the deer. Initially, there were no obvious external signs of injury. However, after a period of careful monitoring, it became clear that the deer had suffered head trauma, combined with signs of capture myopathy.

What is capture myopathy?

Capture myopathy is a serious stress-related condition that can occur in deer following extreme fear, stress, exertion, pursuit, restraint or handling.

The body’s intense response to stress can cause significant muscle damage and can affect vital organs. Sadly, in severe cases, capture myopathy can be fatal.

Importantly, the effects aren’t always immediately obvious. An animal may initially appear relatively normal but deteriorate as the effects of trauma and extreme stress develop. This is why careful assessment and monitoring by appropriately trained people is so important.

What should you do if you see a deer on the road?

If you see a deer, slow down and be prepared for it to move suddenly. Where there is one deer, there may be others nearby.

If a collision is unavoidable, don’t put yourself or other road users at greater risk by making a sudden or dangerous manoeuvre.

If you see an injured deer following a road traffic incident:

Do not approach or attempt to handle the deer.
Keep yourself and other road users safe.
Take note of the exact location and direction of travel.

📞 If the situation presents an immediate danger, the road is obstructed, or there is a risk to people, call 999 and ask for the police.

Even if a deer doesn’t appear badly injured, it can be suffering from internal injuries, head trauma or the effects of severe stress.

Never assume that because a deer can stand or move away, it is uninjured.

Deer are incredibly good at masking pain and distress, and injuries may not be immediately visible. After a road traffic incident, give the situation to trained professionals rather than trying to catch, move or treat the animal yourself.

At Animal Ambulance & Rescue, we are here to assist with these challenging situations and work alongside the police when requested, putting animal welfare and public safety first.

See a deer → slow down.
Hit a deer → keep yourself safe.
Immediate danger → call 999.
Never attempt to handle an injured deer yourself.

Please share this post you never know when this information could help someone following a road traffic incident involving wildlife.