Name: Pearse Stokes – Rescue Coordinator at Kildare Wildlife Rescue

Name of the organisation: “Kildare Wildlife Rescue”
Topic discussed: “Compassion in Action: Behind the Scenes at Kildare Wildlife Rescue”
Website: https://www.kwr.ie

In this episode of Balance with the World, Liz Montalvo speaks with Pearse Stokes, Rescue Coordinator at Kildare Wildlife Rescue, a volunteer-run charity dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured, sick, and orphaned wildlife across Kildare and beyond.

Pearse shared his personal journey into wildlife rescue, describing how his early experiences with animals led him to a life devoted to protecting Ireland’s wildlife. He detailed the day-to-day responsibilities of coordinating rescues, managing volunteers, and overseeing rehabilitation efforts.

The conversation highlighted key challenges facing Irish wildlife today, including pet-related injuries, fishing-line entanglements, habitat loss, and the broader biodiversity crisis. Pearse emphasized the importance of practical actions the public can take, such as keeping cats indoors during breeding season, using bird-safe window stickers, keeping dogs on leads, volunteering, donating, and advocating for stronger wildlife protections.

He also stressed the need for greater public awareness about responding to injured wildlife, recording a short video and seeking guidance before intervening and called for improved government support for conservation and rehabilitation initiatives.

Throughout the interview, Pearse illustrated the incredible work of Kildare Wildlife Rescue, a team of over 100 volunteers handling thousands of cases each year, highlighting the impact of compassion, dedication, and community involvement in protecting Ireland’s wildlife and maintaining ecological balance for future generations.