⚠️WARNING – DISTRESSING IMAGES ⚠️ 3 different scenes of the tragedy that Dr Barton and Dr Ong faced yesterday in Mallacoota. Kangaroos are pretty mobile but these fires were so […]
Planning for search and rescue
An important part of our job in these scenarios, is planning for search and rescue and feeding the survivors Planning is crucial for safety and the best outcome. Dr Elaine […]
VFC, help for Fruit Bats
These adorable fruit bats were desperate for something to eat, and got themselves caught in tree netting. They’re now safe and well fed.
900kg Of Kangaroo Pellets for Mallacoota
Thanks to our amazing friends at Animals Australia, we today received a massive 900 kilogram drop of kangaroo pellets! Food is so scarce for these precious animals, with so much […]
Another busy day in the field for our vets
Another busy day in the field for our vets, treating mostly injured kangaroos and koalas – but also a beautiful lyrebird! These beautiful creatures are giving us the strength and […]
Our vets tying gum leaves to trees
Our vets spent the evening tying gum leaves to the tall trees where there are koalas that are too high for them to reach. We also placed water buckets at […]
Burnt paws, tails, mums and joeys
WARNING: distressing images. Burnt paws, tails, mums and joeys. These are just some of the heartbreaking things our vets have encountered in East Gippsland today. We have treated as many […]
Bound for fire devastated Mallacoota and Tallangata
Bound for fire devastated Mallacoota and Tallangata, Dr Elaine Ong and Dr Chris Barton with medical supplies and drugs to join the local carers in assessing and treating injured wildlife […]