Shelter

Rehabilitation centre for the care of sick, injured or abandoned wildlife protected animals.

About the refuge

A sanctuary for protected wild animals is a place intended for the temporary care of sick or injured wild animals and their young that are not yet able to survive in the wild. The central purpose of the refuge is thus to help wild animals, to treat them humanely in times of distress and to allow them to return to their natural environment in the shortest possible time. 

 

The central centre for accommodation, care and treatment of protected and wild animals is located in Muta and, in order to ensure peace and optimal living conditions for the animals, is closed to visitors. Annually, we care for 500 to 1000 animals in our shelter.

 

The sanctuary operates within the framework of the Environment Agency of the Republic of Slovenia, and the minimum standards for the protection of wild animals are regulated by the Decree on the Sanctuary for Wild Animals and the Decree on the Living Conditions and Care of Wild Animals in Captivity. 

 

The sanctuary for wildlife protected animals is intended for the temporary care of large and small mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and aquatic animals.

Our work

In the Sanctuary for Protected Wildlife, we perform the following tasks:

Transportation of animals with a suitable means of transport and adequate care.

We transport animals mainly for larger and dangerous animals, the transport of non-dangerous animals to the shelter is usually provided by the finder.

Admission of animals to the shelter and management of data on the animal.

The shelter maintains the following data on animals: animal species, biological and other characteristics of the animal, place of removal from the wild and reason, date of admission, health status of the animal, prescribed therapy and method of release of the animal from the shelter.

Accommodation of the animal in a room with suitable living conditions.

Depending on the health status of the animal, it is placed in an intensive care box, a cage or a flyover.

Veterinary and general animal care

The care of animals in the shelter depends on the type of animal and the state of health the animal is in when it is admitted to the shelter, but it must not last more than three months.

Release of animals from the shelter

Animals of native species that have acquired the ability to live independently in nature after temporary care in our shelter are immediately returned to their natural environment. Animals that are not able to live in the wild find their home with us or are handed over to an experienced and responsible caretaker (except for owls and raptors). For animals that we cannot help, we choose euthanasia.

Tips for animal finders

If you come across an injured or abandoned protected wildlife and are not sure what to do, follow the tips below.

1. Call us and inform us about the event
You can also be connected to us or another related shelter on the emergency number 112.
2. Carefully and gently move the animal to safety, away from traffic routes.
If possible, place the animal in a box or transport box. When handling them, pay particular attention to appropriate personal protection (gloves, glasses, mask, boots, coat) and animals, to avoid possible injuries or transmission of diseases (zoonosis).
3. Offer them adequate food and water
Protected wildlife found are often hungry and exhausted, so offer them adequate food and water. This often allows them to survive.
4. Take the animal to the collection point or wait for their collection
Protected wildlife found are often hungry and exhausted, so offer them adequate food and water. This often allows them to survive.
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Reception canters for injured protected wild animals in Slovenia

Support our work

Are you a lover of nature and all living things? Is our work close to you? Support us and become our animal partner. You can show your support as a donor or sponsor of the Sanctuary for protected wildlife.

 

All funds received will be used exclusively for the care of animals in our shelter.

We are animals’ partners

Write to us

Can't find the answer to your veterinary dilemma? Write to us and we will be happy to help you.

 

We are open for you every weekday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Contact details

GOLOB d.o.o.
Glavni trg 7, 2366 Muta, Slovenia
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Clinic/Asylum: (02) 876 12 85 (we are available during office hours)

Shelter for wild animals: +386 31 813 097

Emergency veterinary assistance: +386 41 518 939

Working time

Mon - Fri: 8:00 am to 4:00 p. m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p. m.
Sunday: Closed
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Write to us

Can't find the answer to your veterinary dilemma? Write to us and we will be happy to help you.

 

We are open for you every weekday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Contact details

Glavni trg 7, 2366 Muta, Slovenia
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Clinic/Asylum: (02) 876 12 85 (we are available during office hours)

Asylum: +386 31 813 097

Emergency veterinary assistance: +386 41 518 939

Working time

Mon - Fri: 8:00 am to 4:00 p. m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p. m.
Sunday: Closed
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Important notice to all animal finders

Dear animal finders!

 

We appreciate your concern for animal welfare. Our sanctuary is dedicated to helping and caring for wild protected animals. Unfortunately, we are limited in terms of space and personnel, so we kindly ask you to contact the relevant hunting family: for the protection of the following types of game animals: red deer, fallow deer, roe deer, chamois, alpine ibex, mouflon, wild boar, field hare, alpine marmot, common vole, beaver, muskrat, fox, raccoon dog, golden marten, white marten, badger, field partridge, pheasant, jay, magpie and grey crow.

 

Thank you for your understanding,

Vet Golob team