Found a Sick or Injured Kangaroo or Wallaby?
Stay calm, keep a safe distance and follow these steps:
Vets for Compassion is frequently called out across Victoria to rescue, treat and relocate injured kangaroos and wallabies. As specialists in macropod rescue, we respond to some of the most challenging wildlife emergencies in the state.
Because of their size and speed, kangaroos and wallabies can be difficult to rescue. Vets for Compassion has 10 trained darters around Melbourne who are specially trained to provide the most humane, safe and effective sedation to large native animals.
This highly specialised skill allows our teams to safely handle, treat and and transport macropods without causing further stress or injury to the animal.
Wallabies and kangaroos are often injured or killed due to:
- Urban development
- Habitat loss
- Climate change
- Being hit by cars
How You Can Help Protect Victoria’s Kangaroos and Wallabies
- Slow down when driving in wildlife areas, especially at dawn and dusk
- Report injured kangaroos or wallabies as soon as possible, so they can receive urgent veterinary care
- Report deceased pouched animals — there may be a surviving joey in the pouch that can be saved
- Give rescuers space — if you see flashing lights or wildlife rescuers on the road, slow down and pass carefully
- Keep dogs on lead in wildlife areas to protect native animals from attack
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