We rescue, rehabilitate, hand raise and care for all types of wildlife found in Hobson's Bay & surrounds. EMERGENCY NUMBERS
- Wildlife Victoria: 8400 7300
- BADGAR wildlife rescue: 1300 223 427 - Ballarat/Greendale & surrounds
- Nigel's Animal Rescue: 0427 533 083
- Help for Wildlife: 0417 380 687
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The well know
n (now former) Altona Shelter run by Mandy Hall formed this small subgroup of B.A.D.G.A.R wildlife rescue to cover the western suburbs of Melbourne. With a team of local foster carers and rescuers, we communicate directly with each other after being informed of an animal in trouble (usually from an wildlife hotline) and send out the first available and closest person to perform the rescue. This ensures a quick and efficient rescue, and takes the pressure off rescuers who are located further out of town. Animal welfare is our first priority, and all animals will receive the best care, treatment and respect. With the help of a few local vets we ensure that where possible, every injury is stitched, every illness is overcome, every orphan is raised to be a wild animal, and all healthy animals are released in the best suited habitat to spend the rest of their lives. We all have our own lives, yet every minute of every day we can receive a unexpected call from someone who has found an injured or sick wild animal. We choose to give up our time and finances to help these wild animals, purely because we care about our native wildlife. We receive only donations from the public to cover cost of food, equipment, medications, etc which can be very expensive in the long run. It would be fantastic if the public could help us out in what we do by donating, especially for our local shelters. Any amount is appreciated as it really adds up. Tins can be found at Altona Veterinary Clinic and Hobsons Bay Vet. Please feel free to suggest our page to your friends and family, and remember, if you see an animal in distress, please phone one of the hotlines so we can advise you how you can safely help and in the meantime we will be sending someone out to assess. Keep up the support for our rescue groups and native wildlife
