Hallett Cove Veterinary Surgery

04/01/2025

✨ As 2024 comes to a close, let’s take a moment to reflect on the small steps we’ve each taken to make the world a better place. Whether planting a tree, reducing waste, or advocating for wildlife, every action adds up to something bigger. 🌍

This year has brought surprises, challenges, and opportunities to learn. As Dr. Jane Goodall always reminds us, what matters most is that we hold on to hope and continue taking steps forward.

As we look to 2025, let’s carry this spirit of resilience and connection, making plans to keep building a brighter, more sustainable future for all. 💚 Here's to the positive impact we’ll create in the year ahead! Cheers! 🥃🧃

📸 JGI/Bill Wallauer

Alt Text: We see Dr. Jane Goodall in profile as she sits on the beach of Gombe with her silver hair pulled back in her iconic ponytail. She is wearing khaki pants and a green button down shirt and holding a glass of whiskey as she looks out thoughtfully towards the water off camera.
#2024 #2025

04/01/2025

Two juvenile kookaburras were recently reunited with their family in the wild after being independently rescued by local residents in Cronulla. One bird was found disoriented on a driveway, while the other was discovered on a windowsill, both unable to perch. They were transported to the same veterinary clinic, where initial assessments confirmed no significant injuries.

WIRES volunteer Penny provided specialised care for the juveniles. Throughout their time in care, she observed the two birds interacting closely, suggesting a strong bond likely from their shared upbringing. Based on this behavior and their proximity during rescue, Penny confirmed they were siblings from the same clutch!

After a period in care, the two were successfully released together and reunited with their wild family. 💚

⚠️ Always remember:
If you find an injured, orphaned, or distressed native animal, contact WIRES on 1300 094 737.

01/01/2025

May 2025 be Wonderful! 🐶🐱

31/12/2024

Open Thursday. Back
To work then.🐶🐱

23/12/2024

Wishing you all a safe happy healthy Christmas and New year.🐶🐱🎄

22/12/2024

As we enter peak travel season with school holidays in full swing, many try to take advantage of holiday time and take to the roads. We just want to remind you to please be extra vigilant on our roads especially in koala hotspots.
🚨 Unfortunately, 𝟖𝟎% of koalas hit by vehicles last year did not survive the impact. If you see a koala close to, or on a road, please act immediately.

✅ 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐤𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐚 you see close to, or on a road immediately, whether they appear healthy, injured or dead.
✅ 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 of Northern Rivers wildlife rescue organisations in your phone, so you are ready to report any sightings or accidents. For koalas across the Northern Rivers, call Friends of the Koala’s 24/7 koala rescue hotline 02 6622 1233.
There is a lot of information on the following two pages to help you protect koalas.
https://friendsofthekoala.org/koalas-and-dogs/
https://friendsofthekoala.org/koalas-and-cars

22/12/2024

For many Australians growing up, these big, ornamental-looking beetles were a happy sign of the start of the silly season! 🎄🥂

Colourfully called Christmas beetles, these metallic scarabs are synonymous with summer Down Under – or at least they used to be.

These beautiful beetles' numbers are decreasing in cities as they're displaced by urban sprawl, but you can still find them if you know where to look! 🪲 Learn more about these bugs: ausgeo.co/christmasbeetle

22/12/2024

22/12/2024

Another way to help wildlife is to 🌱 plant native flora in your outdoor space🌱

While Australia is well known for its iconic wildlife, it is also home to more than 24,000 species of native plants.

Plants and trees play an integral role in ecosystems, forming a critical base for food chains, enriching soils and providing food and shelter for many wildlife species. Native gardens are a great way to help restore this balance and encourage wildlife and ecosystems to thrive.

Learn more 👉 bit.ly/AWC-5-ways

📷 Common crow butterfly on grevillea, Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary. W Lawler/AWC

07/12/2024

Just a reminder to consider your cat's health before bringing in live Christmas plants!

06/12/2024

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30/11/2024

Tis' the Season 🎄

28/11/2024

A rare and beautiful sight 💕

27/11/2024

Your Thanksgiving meal might be so tasty that your pet may want as many bites as possible! Keep your pets safe and healthy this Thanksgiving by knowing what they can and cannot have 🍁🦃

24/11/2024

Beautiful Burma continues to settle in to her new home here at Monarto Safari Park after her journey from Auckland Zoo 🐘

Still in quarantine, Burma is enjoying the comforts of the elephant barn and her outdoor yard, which includes misters and lots of hose baths until she has access to the waterholes on habitat!

Meanwhile, over at Perth Zoo, Burma’s future companions Permai and Putra Mas have taken delivery of their transport crates this week. Perth Zoo keepers are working with the two Asian elephants to ensure they’re calm and comfortable in their crates and as prepared as they can be for their journey to join Burma at Monarto Safari Park by mid-2025.

The girls Pak Boon and Tang Mo are also set to travel from Taronga Zoo to join the herd next year.

23/11/2024

The sun is out and so too are some of our visitors 🌿