Wildlife carers feeling the strain!

[Jay84]

Well i just recieved a frantic phone call from my sister. Her dogs have attacked a ringtail possum leaving it dead, one little baby with fatal wounds and another very lucky untouched baby. I contacted the local wildlife carer and we have just dropped it off so fingers crossed it will be ok.

While we were at the carers house it was mentioned how busy this time of year is for carers with the influx of young orphaned wildlife. Having only casual hours at work at the moment i have offered to help in the rearing and caring of the wildlife by donating my time at the carers house.

I think all of us who have spare time should consider doing something to help, whether it be knitting pouches or blankets, to knocking up a couple of nest boxes and donating them, every little will help.

Lets try and help where we can.

Jay

 

[beardy_boy_6]

the only thing i could do is knock up a few nest boxes but i have no idea on the size to make them or what type of wood?????. how old do you have to be to become a carer?? and how do u go about it ???

 

[Jay84]

Just search wildlife carers in google. from there you will be able to find the carers association nearest to you. I dont think you'd be able to become a wildlife carer at 13 as it is a very time consuming role. With your school commitments you wouldnt be able to feed every 2 - 3 hours around the clock...... but just because you cant be a carer doesnt mean you cant help!

knocking up nest boxes would be great! on the carers association websites they have the required dimensions of the different species, whether it be possums, gliders or birds. Alternatively you can become a member and donate money or if someone lives near you, you could do what im doing and go and help in the feeding and cleaning of animals?

 

[redbellybite]

thats really sad Jay but good on you for helping out

 

[redbellybite]

after reading this thread , I think DOG owners have the responsibillity to chain up or keep inside their pooches, at night ,to prevent this type of thing happening ...native animals wont stop just because its your backyard ...dogs and cats need to be restrained at night ....

 

[imalizard]

the only thing i could do is knock up a few nest boxes but i have no idea on the size to make them or what type of wood?????. how old do you have to be to become a carer?? and how do u go about it ???

You can do it in the christmas holidays because they are the longest. Or if you can't do it you could ask family members if they would want to be a carer?

 

[Chris1]

best way to help is for animal owners to keep animals indoors,...but people just wont do that.

so second best option is to take everything u see outside straight to the pound, paying fines is the only thing that gets thru to people.

 

[Jay84]

after reading this thread , I think DOG owners have the responsibillity to chain up or keep inside their pooches, at night ,to prevent this type of thing happening ...native animals wont stop just because its your backyard ...dogs and cats need to be restrained at night ....

i couldnt agree with you more redbellybite. my parents 3 dogs are locked in their runs overnight so they arent able to cause any damage to the wildlife.

best way to help is for animal owners to keep animals indoors,...but people just wont do that.

so second best option is to take everything u see outside straight to the pound, paying fines is the only thing that gets thru to people.

As for the above comment, you cant take a dog to the pound if it on the owners property! Thats just a little unreasonable dont you think? My sisters 2 dogs are in the front half of the yard as the house has been burgled twice. I still agree that they should be kept inside the house overnight tho. Try telling my sisters bf that tho!


ON A MORE POSITIVE NOTE:

I spent all day with the carer/wildlife rescuer yesterday. The little possum has survived the night and we got him feeding. I was shocked at how many calls Michelle (the carer) recieved regarding animal rescues etc. atleast 6 calls per hour! we rescued another dog attack victim, a little pinky brushtailed possum.

Just at the moment Michelle is caring for 2 flying foxes, 18 possums, 1 koala, 1 tawny frogmouth, 1 lorikeet, 1 rosella, 10 native ducklings, 1 pelican and various unwanted birds and geese.

the amount of time this lady and other carers dedicate to wildlife is amazing. Anyone wanting to help michelle and her Carers Association should google AWARE WILDLIFE RESCUE, there you can become a member, every little helps!

thanks guys

 

[wiz-fiz]

after reading this thread , I think DOG owners have the responsibillity to chain up or keep inside their pooches, at night ,to prevent this type of thing happening ...native animals wont stop just because its your backyard ...dogs and cats need to be restrained at night ....

what if you dog i an outside dog and the bark if there restrained?


Will

 

[Glidergirl]

Beady Boy Nest Boxes would be a great help.

You could drop me a Pm im a wildlife Carer in SA


Every little bit helps.

 

[koubee]

Great thread Jay84.
I am a wildlife carer too and it is so busy at the moment.
I picked up a little brushy yesterday with head trauma but sadly he died this morning.
I know Michelle too and she dose a fantastic job. She's a very dedicated carer, you'll learn heaps from her.

 

[Jay84]

Great thread Jay84.
I am a wildlife carer too and it is so busy at the moment.
I picked up a little brushy yesterday with head trauma but sadly he died this morning.
I know Michelle too and she dose a fantastic job. She's a very dedicated carer, you'll learn heaps from her.

Oh poor thing, its such a shame when they dont make it the little pinky Brushy we got yesterday, its mum had been dead a whole day and the ants had started eating the little baby alive! all around his privates. i dont know why a carer wasnt called earlier!

where are you located?

 

[koubee]

That was similar to how i found this little brushy, the people had found it the night before but left it at the base of the tree overnight, in case the parent came back and then decided to call at around midday.
Very sad.

I'm in Narre Warren.

 

[Jay84]

Poor thing didnt really stand a chance then after bein left so long

Narre Warren aint far, if u ever need a hand then drop me a line!

 

[Snake Catcher Victoria]

Did Brenda take your rescued possum of you?
She lives in mt eliza and she is one the best

 

[Jay84]

Did Brenda take your rescued possum of you?
She lives in mt eliza and she is one the best

No, i took the Possum to Michelle in Frankston. I think i took a Brushy to Brenda YEARS ago. I hear you're a carer ssssnakeman? where abouts are you and what do you take in?

 

[Snake Catcher Victoria]

I transport (pick up and deliver) animls to carers who specialise in a certain species.
Possums go to one place koalas and macrapods to another.Birds of prey to somebody, parrots water birds,seals echidnas all have their own carers.
I work with reptiles and injured / rescued ones are usually bought to me or i go get them.
Im in Mornington.

 

[Jay84]

I wish i knew this earlier! i found a beautiful eastern bluey that had been clipped on the road last week. it looked physically fine but had a little blood coming from the mouth. i called wildlife victoria and she told me to take it to the vets where im sure they would have just euthenased it!

could you please pm me your number? i live in somerville and usually find a few blueys etc on the roads on my travels.

 

[Snake Catcher Victoria]

could you please pm me your number? i live in somerville and usually find a few blueys etc on the roads on my travels

Look at my sig, click the link..
cheers

 

[Wild_Storm]

best way to help is for animal owners to keep animals indoors,...but people just wont do that.

so second best option is to take everything u see outside straight to the pound, paying fines is the only thing that gets thru to people.

It is one idea Chris, but also the people that hit native animals with their CARS need to stop and see if they are DEAD or just INJURED, and if they have babies... I believe more babies suffer because they are still with their injured and/or dying mothers.

I rescued a baby Blue Doe about 10 years ago. The Wildlife Carer allowed me to name her and she sent me photos and updates regularly... It really made me feel good.

The need for Wildlife Carers is intense. Even if you become a Carer and only take one or two animals, or as Jay is doing and do weekend/ available time volunteering... It all adds up!