Rescue Rehabilitate Release

16/06/2026

This post contains 2 important messages…

Firstly, the importance of again, calling in deceased wildlife and injured wildlife.

This little one’s Mum was laying roadside of a busy road.
It’s one of the main roads that is used everyday by A LOT of traffic.
Rhiannon stopped to perform a pouch check as she’s done so many times before… but this time…a little head was hanging out of the pouch looking at her.
She quickly raced back to the car to grab a makeshift pouch to get this little one into.

Once she was safe, she called me.
I had just dropped the kids off to school and headed straight there to meet her while she continued on her travels.

On assessment, First thing I noticed was this little one’s toes.
I’m going to need to get this little one to a vet straight away for X-rays!
So with that, a quick call to the wonderful team at Greencross Vets South Morang where Scott said..Bring her straight in.

Dropping her off, I waited for the call.
The call came and it’s not great news…
Both toes broken.
One worse than the other.

The images have been sent off to specialised vets.
Where they will have a good look at them in the morning to decide this little one’s fate
It’s an orthopaedic procedure which is going to require some pretty intense surgery.
I trust them and know that if the surgery can be done, it will be done.

The next part of importance is again, the keeping of Native Wildlife illegally.
And this does happen, EVERYDAY.

Had this little girl been kept by someone who’s not familiar with kangaroos, she would have spent the next how ever long in terrible pain, discomfort and distress.
She also would have been severely compromised if she survived the next 6-8 weeks and longer.
Her feet would grow deformed.
Most likely nerve damage.
Possibly inability to hop.

Please if you find Native Wildlife of ANY description, please contact a wildlife rescue network or take to a vet.
I know the outcome isn’t always the one that we want but having these animals go through pain and suffering because we want to “keep” them, it’s just not fair.

Huge thank you to Rhiannon and the team at Greencross South Morang. You guys truly are just wonderful and so appreciated ♥️

**** UPDATE… SHE’S GETTING SURGERY TOMORROW***

12/06/2026

Saving the life of one animal won’t change the world, but the world will certainly change for that one animal.
-Unknown

David, there will never be enough words to express how thankful we are for you!
You noticed her alone in the paddock.
You were told that she had been there for 2 weeks, by herself.
You asked if anyone had got her help.
Only to be told “she’s fine”
Even the “Environmentalists” employed by the State Government, who are there to “look after” the wildlife with the big projects said, she was fine.

Well, because of David…her suffering FINALLY ended…
After 2 weeks.
2 weeks of pain.
2 weeks of mental anguish
2 weeks of being alone.
2 weeks of her body slowly starting to shut down.

The Environmentalists initially were happy to work with us, but after a tool of necessity decided to not work for me, we had to leave to get that fixed and in the meantime, they had changed their mind and wouldn’t allow us back to where we initially were.

That then made the rescue so much harder and sadly, put more stress and pain on the already injured Kangaroo.
She was street bound now and found herself in a park with off lead dogs (against council laws but people rarely follow council laws) which made for a very stressful 20 minutes.

Finally we were able to assess her properly.
Both her toes, osteomyelitis.
Front 2 teeth smashed and the one next, broken in half.
Eye trauma/Blindness in one eye
Emaciation and Muscle wastage had started

If this poor girl, was called in when she was first spotted… she would not have suffered for the last 2 weeks.
Even if we get out there and say…they’re fine..
We would rather have a look.
It costs nothing!
There’s no charge for us to come out and have a look.

David, you went above and beyond for this girl.
Once you found out she had been there for that long, you made the call, and I just cannot thank you enough for standing up and making a difference ♥️
Although not the outcome we were hoping for, but she’s no longer struggling mentally or physically.
AND you educated your fellow colleagues!
Appreciate you very much

Thank you Chelsea for helping me on this rescue!
We certainly had challenges that’s for sure!!

08/06/2026

This is getting absolutely ridiculous.
The slaughter of our misunderstood NATIVE kangaroos just continues.
The amount of mistruths that are used to justify this slaughter is absolutely ludicrous.

Please sign this petition to try to stop more animals losing their lives all for bu****it reasons

Protect the Benalla Golf Club kangaroos

05/06/2026

A late night rescue with a late night road trip…

I received a call from Pam last night..
Her friend Courtney called her.
She had just seen a Wombat Mum try to cross the road. Slamming on the brakes, avoiding Mum but the car coming the other way, did not.
Hitting Mum and killing her instantly.
Drivers swerving around Mum not seeing her little one still alive ON THE ROAD.
Courtney quickly jumped out, picked up her little Bub and moved Mum off the road.

With a little orphan now in her hands, she called Pam.
Pam then rang me.
That’s fine, send me Courtney’s number.

Picked up the little one who had now been affectionately called “Crash” as he had survived the crash.

A little battered bruised and I can only assume a little sore but alive.
I made a call to a carer who I knew had a wombat Joey around the same size to buddy up with.
She was 1.5 hours away but that’s ok… this is about the little one…not about me.
I had spoken to Chelsea and she offered to do the drive with me to keep me company.
I HATE doing night driving now, absolutely HATE it.

So, we set off to get little Crash into care.
He arrived and we arrived safe and sound
Then started the 1.5hr drive home

All going well… I drive nice and slow where I I’m not a danger to myself or any road users. Taking the back roads to get off the freeway as much as I can.

We pulled a deceased Male Phascogale off the road that had been hit and killed
Stopped for a deer that was eating very closely on the side of the road and pushed her off a little further.
But made it home safe and sound.

Have just spoken to his carer.
He’s going to the vet this morning for some microsurgery. Keeping everything crossed for this little man.
It’s going to be day by day for him.

A HUGE thank you to Pam Courtney and of course his carer ♥️♥️♥️
And thank you Chelsea for coming on late night drive with me ♥️♥️

05/06/2026

Thank goodness for Barry ♥️

Barry was on a late afternoon cycle in Plenty Gorge when he spotted this little one in the fence on his way home.
Calling him straight into Wildlife Victoria, the message went out.
I was already out looking for an injured Kangaroo, that I was wrapping up the search and I knew that Jen & Chelsea were only 5 mins from helping a Kangaroo that had been hit by car.

*Kookaburra caught in Barbed Wire Fence*

That’s not good…

Any animal trapped in a fence is an emergency.
A barbed wire fence makes the situation even more serious.
Every struggle, every attempt to free themselves, can cause devastating injuries.
Barry thought he had already passed away but as he got closer, the poor bird lifted his head.

Jen and Chelsea came along with me, as they hadn’t attended many bird entanglements before. Thankfully, I had some fantastic barbed wire rescue tools that Tamsyn from Fly By Night Bat Clinic had generously given me.
The tools slide over the barbs, allowing the wire to be carefully unwound without cutting the fence and with far less risk of causing further injury.

The little Kookaburra was safely removed and transported by Jen and Chelsea to Greencross Vet South Morang. From there, the veterinary team liaised with Healesville Sanctuary, and Linda very generously stepped in to transport him for specialist care.

I checked in today.

Unfortunately, the news wasn’t what we had hoped for.

The Kookaburra was euthanised due to injuries that could not be repaired. One of the major nerves controlling his wing had been severed, leaving no possibility of rehabilitation or release back to the wild.

But I am incredibly grateful that Barry stopped.

Grateful that he cared enough to make a call.

Grateful that this little bird didn’t spend hours, days, or even longer suffering alone in that fence.

Sadly, this may have been a very avoidable death.

Barbed wire fencing continues to injure and kill countless native animals every year.
Birds, bats, kangaroos, wallabies and so many others become entangled, often with tragic outcomes.

Please, if you see wildlife caught in a fence, don’t assume someone else will call.

Be like Barry.

One phone call may not always save a life, but it can prevent unimaginable suffering.

And sometimes, that call makes all the difference. ❤️

Thank you so much Jen Chelsea & Linda for all your help with this little darling.

03/06/2026

Some people take Chips, Nuts, Chocolate on road trips… We take Wattle, Willow, Plum, grass & dirt!
All the yummy snacks.

This little man is going to next stage today where he will be with roos around his size.
Plus the added bonus is, this is his last stop.
He will be soft released from the property too.

This is the little one that was found standing by the road all by himself. He’s come out of his shell a little bit more but he’s definitely very shy.
I’m sure with love and time, he will thrive.

Good luck little man ♥️
Wishing you a long and happy life xx

02/06/2026

*****IMPORTANT POST*****

With the colder weather now upon us, I cannot stress enough the importance of making that call when you see wildlife that has been hit by a vehicle or laying deceased on the roadside.

For many people, they see a deceased kangaroo and continue on their way. What they may not realise is that there could be a terrified, injured, or perfectly healthy joey still alive inside Mum's pouch.
A joey's entire world is their mother's pouch. It provides warmth, protection, food, and safety.
When Mum dies, her body temperature begins to drop. As her body cools, so does the joey.
In these colder months, that drop in temperature can quickly become life-threatening. Tiny bodies simply cannot regulate their own temperature, and before long their organs begin to shut down.

Time is absolutely critical.
Every minute that passes reduces a joey's chance of survival.
There are so many dangers they face:
• Predation from foxes, dogs, and birds of prey.
• Joeys climbing from the pouch and hiding nearby, never to be found.
• Being struck by passing vehicles.
• Exposure to the elements, especially during the extremes of summer heat and winter cold.

If you feel confident enough to perform a pouch check, please do so — but always put your own safety first.
A quick check can save a life.

In most cases, you can determine if a kangaroo is male by carefully lifting a hind leg and checking for testicles.
Female kangaroos have a pouch located around where our belly button would be. Gently pull the fur towards you and the pouch should open, look carefully inside. Very small joeys can be tucked right down at the bottom and can be easy to miss.

For those with a little more experience, gently squeezing a teat may reveal milk, which can indicate there is a joey nearby even if one isn't immediately visible in the pouch.
I strongly encourage anyone interested in helping wildlife to complete a basic wildlife rescue course. It gives you the knowledge and confidence to know what to look for and how to help safely.

But if you're unsure, that's okay.
Please still make the call.
Call if you've hit wildlife.
Call if you've seen wildlife hit.
Call if you see a kangaroo deceased by the roadside.
Never assume someone else has already called.
One phone call could save a life.
One phone call could save a joey from hours of suffering.
One phone call could help a baby with the care it desperately needs.
One phone call could even save two lives.

The kangaroo pictured had been laying roadside for hours before help arrived.
Sadly, her beautiful joey had sustained severe injuries and had to be euthanised.
That baby suffered far longer than it ever should have.
A simple phone call, made sooner, may not have changed the outcome — but it could have spared that joey hours of pain and distress.

Please, never drive past and assume.
Make the call.
Because while it may be another kangaroo on the roadside to some, to a joey tucked deep inside a pouch, it could be the difference between life and death.

Photo credit: Jen and Chelsea.

Sorry…was having a few issues with the original post 🤷‍♀️ FB playing funny games…
I’ve left the other one up but both posts are the same

01/06/2026

*****IMPORTANT POST*****

With the colder weather now upon us, I cannot stress enough the importance of making that call when you see wildlife that has been hit by a vehicle or laying deceased on the roadside.

For many people, they see a deceased kangaroo and continue on their way. What they may not realise is that there could be a terrified, injured, or perfectly healthy joey still alive inside Mum's pouch.
A joey's entire world is their mother's pouch. It provides warmth, protection, food, and safety.
When Mum dies, her body temperature begins to drop. As her body cools, so does the joey.
In these colder months, that drop in temperature can quickly become life-threatening. Tiny bodies simply cannot regulate their own temperature, and before long their organs begin to shut down.

Time is absolutely critical.
Every minute that passes reduces a joey's chance of survival.
There are so many dangers they face:
• Predation from foxes, dogs, and birds of prey.
• Joeys climbing from the pouch and hiding nearby, never to be found.
• Being struck by passing vehicles.
• Exposure to the elements, especially during the extremes of summer heat and winter cold.

If you feel confident enough to perform a pouch check, please do so — but always put your own safety first.
A quick check can save a life.

In most cases, you can determine if a kangaroo is male by carefully lifting a hind leg and checking for testicles.
Female kangaroos have a pouch located around where our belly button would be. Gently pull the fur towards you and the pouch should open, look carefully inside. Very small joeys can be tucked right down at the bottom and can be easy to miss.

For those with a little more experience, gently squeezing a teat may reveal milk, which can indicate there is a joey nearby even if one isn't immediately visible in the pouch.
I strongly encourage anyone interested in helping wildlife to complete a basic wildlife rescue course. It gives you the knowledge and confidence to know what to look for and how to help safely.

But if you're unsure, that's okay.
Please still make the call.
Call if you've hit wildlife.
Call if you've seen wildlife hit.
Call if you see a kangaroo deceased by the roadside.
Never assume someone else has already called.
One phone call could save a life.
One phone call could save a joey from hours of suffering.
One phone call could help a baby with the care it desperately needs.
One phone call could even save two lives.

The kangaroo pictured had been laying roadside for hours before help arrived.
Sadly, her beautiful joey had sustained severe injuries and had to be euthanised.
That baby suffered far longer than it ever should have.
A simple phone call, made sooner, may not have changed the outcome — but it could have spared that joey hours of pain and distress.

Please, never drive past and assume.
Make the call.
Because while it may be another kangaroo on the roadside to some, to a joey tucked deep inside a pouch, it could be the difference between life and death.

Photo credit: Jen and Chelsea.

31/05/2026

The right place… at the right time. ❤️

Five minutes earlier.
Ten minutes later.
Even a few minutes either side, and this little sweetheart’s story could have ended very differently.

Driving home, Alex spotted a tiny joey standing alone by the side of the road.
At just 2.2kg, he was FAR too small to be out there on his own.

She pulled over and watched from a distance, hoping Mum would return.
She waited… but there was no sign of her.

With nothing but a jumper in her car, Alex carefully approached.
She held the jumper in front of him, he rolled straight into it as though he knew he needed help.

She searched the area, looking for any sign of another kangaroo, especially his mum, but there was nothing.
She stayed a while longer, hoping she might appear, but sadly she didn’t .
Alex made the call to get him into care.

Thank goodness she did.

This little man would not have survived out there alone.
Cars, foxes, eagles, feral cats, exposure to the cold—there are so many dangers for a joey this size.

When I collected him, Alex showed me exactly where she had found him.
I searched the area again, hoping to find Mum, but unfortunately had no luck.
I can only hope she’s out there and okay. 🤞

For now, this precious boy is safe.
He’s struggling to settle, which is completely understandable.
One minute he had his mum, his comfort, his entire world… and the next, everything changed.

It’s always heartbreaking to see.
The confusion.
The fear.
The loneliness.
But he’s warm, he’s safe, and he’s loved.

Thank you, Alex, for being in the right place at exactly the right time because of you, this little joey has been given a chance. ❤️

28/05/2026

This little darling sucking her dummy is the saddest but the sweetest thing.
She absolutely looooooooves her dummy.
She has learnt to find it for herself a few times but as soon as she sees it approaching her, the little mouth starts. It’s the biggest comfort for her.
She took to it straight away.

The most darling little girl ♥️
I truly hope she goes on to live a long and safe life ♥️