Rescuing Wildlife

Have you found an injured animal?

If so, follow these tips under the relevant menu heading and call the Granite Belt Wildlife Carer Rescue Coordinator on 0418 144 073.

• Rescuing Birds
• Rescuing Macropods
• Rescuing Possums and Gliders
• Rescuing Koalas
• Rescuing Echidnas
• Rescuing Amphibians
• Rescuing Reptiles
• Rescuing Bats

Quick Tip!

In most rescue situations, you will be able to assist if you can remember the four C's:

1. Contain the animal,

2. Cover the animal,

3. Keep it Cosy warm, and

4. Call a Carer.

 More information can also be found in our Rescuing Wildlife Brochure.

Wildlife Rescue Kit

If you want to equip yourself with the right equipment to perform a quick and efficient rescue, ensure that you have:

• a box or basket with lid, or cage suited to the animal to contain it
• a towel or blanket in the box/basket/cage
• another towel or blanket to put over the box/basket/cage
• a pillow case for joeys
• a heat source for juveniles (heat pad, portable heat pack, hot water bottle, wheat pillow - all wrapped)
• animal protection gloves
• safety vest
• light source (headlamp or torch)
• waterless antiseptic handwash

 The rescuer should also have a basic first aid kit handy containing the following:

• a variety of bandages and dressings
• vetrap (self adhering bandage) or micropore
• betadine antiseptic solution or wipes
• latex gloves

 Depending on the animal or the situation, two people may be required to perform the rescue.  Once the animal is contained, call the Granite Belt Wildlife Carers Rescue Coordinator on Mob: 0418 144 073 to discuss the next course of action.

The animal may be able to go into care immediately, or it may require veterinary treatment.  These details should all be discussed with the rescue coordinator.

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