Recent rescues
Stranded goat rescued off tiny island
Vets for Compassion was recently contacted about a little goat who had been dumped on a tiny island in the middle of a suburban lake... alone, scared, and out of reach. When our reconnaissance team assessed her, it was clear she couldn’t stay. There wasn’t enough vegetation to sustain [...]
Kangaroo joey rescued on busy road
Meet Hope. Our kind volunteer Vicki found her on the side of the road. Vicki spotted a kangaroo lying who had been hit by a car. When she looked closer, she noticed that just outside Mum's pouch was a tiny joey. She was making soft clucking sounds, [...]
Mum and Baby Koala Rescue
We were contacted about an injured koala in Langwarrin South. Footage showed she was severely lame and struggling to move. When our rescuers arrived, they found her perched high in a pine tree — about five to six metres up — clearly in distress. For everyone’s safety, including mum, [...]
Kangaroo joey rescued on busy road.
Kangaroo joey rescued on busy road https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5DBxTNTKZos On Wellington Road, our kind volunteer came across a heartbreaking sign she's seen far too often. A mother kangaroo lying lifeless on the road, and her joey outside the pouch, making soft clucking sounds, calling to her. This is just a small glimpse of the [...]
Vets for Compassion Granted Eastern Grey Kangaroo Relocation Permit
We’re pleased to share some important news about our work with Eastern Grey Kangaroos. With support from the Victorian Government, we’ve been granted a special relocation permit that allows us to respond when kangaroos are in danger or present a public safety risk. This is a significant step toward improving welfare outcomes [...]
Wallaby and joey rescue
It’s not every day you spot a wallaby in a shopping centre car park - but thanks to the quick thinking of some local legends, this little family’s story has a beautiful ending.
