We have recently been called out to many incidents involving badgers which have been found dead or dying through dehydration and malnutrition.

Our latest incident on Saturday was a young badger cub found in a garden which unfortunately died.

All animals suffer when the ground is too hard for them, especially badgers who find it harder to dig for worms.

May I remind all those kind people who feed animals in their gardens to keep their water bowls topped up?

If anyone thinks they might have badgers living nearby, please put out water and dog or cat food to help them.

For advice, call 01243 825804.

-Jackie Payne, officer administrator West Sussex Badger Protection Group