Our 5441 6200 Hotline mirrors what is happening out in the community, and this is a
challenging time.
Many injuries are preventable. Fishing line entanglements are always upsetting to see. It
helps to cut fishing line into small pieces, place in a container and take home for disposal.
Add a scissors to the tackle box, so no lengths of line, or hooks, end up in our waterways.
The plastic bait bags are also a danger to our native animals. Another beautiful little
platypus recently died because of ingestion of a small plastic bag. It is an ongoing battle for
our majestic marine turtles.
There are more vehicle impact situations with animals as Christmas approaches. I remember
starting my Christmas Day a few years back with the unpleasant task of having to have a
lovely big kangaroo euthanized. She had been hit by a car and left severely injured at the
side of the road. Fortunately, a wonderful passerby rang the Hotline so the kangaroo could be
put out of her pain and suffering.
There is also an increase in reports of dogs chasing wildlife. Kangaroo joeys are often found
days after the mother has been attacked, or just chased. It is a long haul back to health for
these little joeys.
Christmas is a happy time to be spent with family and friends, so if out and about always
remember the WILVOS Hotline operates 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.
WILVOS would love to thank everyone for their support throughout the year. So many
animals are saved thanks to RSPCA’s Eumundi Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, The Australia
Zoo Wildlife Hospital, our local vets and amazing members of the public. We hope you all
have a happy and safe Christmas, with lots of joy and frivolity! The very best to everyone for
2024!
Donna Brennan Wildlife Volunteers Assoc Inc (WILVOS) PO Box 4805 Sunshine Coast Mail
Centre Q 4560 PH 5441 6200 www.wilvos.org.au
cut up that fishing line, beware plastic bags
