We have such wonderful native animal species in Australia. Sometimes they are just taken
for granted, but overseas visitors are always enthralled. Through our WILVOS 5441 6200
Hotline we see an amazing range of wildlife.
Though possums may seem familiar to some, others are fascinated. Beautiful little Jeremiah
was lucky to be found after a python had eaten his mother, at Kulangoor. Jeremiah was taken
to a neighbhour who then called WILVOS. I was on Hotline at the time and one of our carers
headed off immediately to pick up the little joey.
Though understandably traumatised, after some warm, dark, quiet therapy from Inez, Jerry
drank some special milk formula and soon setted in to the spoilt life. Needing overnight
feeds, once settled Jerry was brought to me. One of my skills is getting up at 2am, feeding,
and instantly going back to sleep! Not everyone can do this and carers look after wildlife that
best suits their work hours.
Wildlife come and go but they are all special. As Jerry came into care, Hoppy aka Sika the
swamp wallaby was released. She came to me through the WILVOS 5441 6200 hotline about
four months ago. This lucky little joey was fortunate in having someone know to stop and
check the pouch when seeing Hoppy’s dead mother on the road. The children named her
Hoppy when they settled her into a ‘pouch’ in their car. Bringing her straight to me meant
that she received the necessary care quickly. This makes such a difference In rehabilitation,
as it is such a stressful event for a little joey. This week Hoppy was released. She was so
relaxed as she grazed in the bush, and it was lovely to see her back where she belongs.
I’m sure Jerry is also going to continue to be a wonderful ‘patient’, and each animal brings
great rewards during their time in care.
Donna Brennan Wildlife Volunteers Assoc Inc (WILVOS) PO Box 4805 SCMC Q 4560 PH
5441 6200 www.wilvos.org.au
What exquisite native animals we have…………
