This is excellent news for the animals of Victoria left starving in bushfire-affected areas. Thanks to everyone who took the time to sign a petition, or urge the government to […]
Native Animals rescued, but need to relocate to survive
This guy is in reasonable health, but was rescued from a tree with hardly any leaves left, and the surrounding area completely burned. He will be cared for and returned […]
An audience for wildlife helpers
Today our vets had an audience! As we treated this little joey, a herd of horses wandered over to have a sticky beak! They are all being agisted in this […]
We now have a qualified arborist/tree climber on our team
GOTCHA! Thanks to your support we now have a qualified arborist/tree climber on our team who can assist us in bringing down koalas from the highest branches, so they can […]
Dr Elaine Ong with a beautiful red-necked orphaned wallaby
Vets for Compassion Founder Dr Elaine Ong with a beautiful red-necked orphaned wallaby. He will be checked over, treated if necessary and looked after by dedicated wildlife carers, until he’s […]
Help from our friends in New York
This is Juliette. All the way from New York, this four-year-old has been busily raising money to allow for Vets for Compassion to help the koalas, with a lemonade stand […]
A good news story from Mallacoota, with the release of Dora
Dora the Explorer! Another good news story from Mallacoota, with the release of Dora, a little koala who has been caught, treated by Melbourne Zoo vets Sarah and Leanne and […]
Help for Koalas without food and water
We have been trying to catch this little guy (who is unhurt but has no access to water or no leaves left) to relocate him to where there is a […]
Treating Kangaroos in Plenty Gorge
Yesterday, in Plenty Gorge, several of our vets attended to treat kangaroos burned in the fires. Thanks to expert darter Szu Mai Anderson, and Vet Dr Katie Whittle, we were […]
Dr Adam Williams, an amazing volunteer vet working alongside VFC founders
Meet Dr Adam Williams, an amazing volunteer vet from Wangaratta Vet Clinic. He has worked alongside VFC founders Dr Elaine Ong and Dr Chris Barton, as well as Dr Andrew […]