Warrumbungle Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Inc

16/12/2024

To lose this vital service for Wildlife Carers is just ridiculous!! A real tragedy!There is money to be had and shared through the Wildlife Sector yet only a very select few see it!!!
I will be following this essential service soon for the very same reason. Lack of support and funding 💔

Important Notice.

15/12/2024

Morning everyone!
I'm in search of someone who can help with admin stuff. Answering emails and messages when I'm flat out. Sending receipts to donors who request them etc. You don't have to live in the area as it can all be done remotely! It doesn't matter where you are!!
It takes a village to support our wildlife! Not everyone can care for them but there are many other ways to help.
If you would like to help please PM me or call me on
0432 605 309.
Another 40 degree day here so I will go and finish filling water troughs.
Take care in the heat, Tan🦘❤️

14/12/2024

Morning everyone!
It's as hot as Hades out here right now with temperatures forecast to be 40° for the next few days.
PLEASE LEAVE WATER OUT FOR WILDLIFE!
With these extended periods of intense heat wildlife struggle to cope. By placing shallow bowls of water or small buckets or containers around your yard, you can support our wildlife through this horrible heat.
You may also find animals seeking shade in your yards or paddocks. Please leave them to rest and take refuge from this heat.
If you see an animal you believe is struggling in the heat please give me a call, Tan🦘

13/12/2024

Evening everyone!
This poor little boy came in early this morning after being found abandoned in a paddock a few kms from here. He was cold, very dehydrated and with his nose and mouth full of dirt! There was also a small gash on his tail.
The people who found him said they'd seen big roos chasing a smaller Roo through the paddocks. My guess is his mum has been chased by males due to being in oestrus. She's become exhausted and dropped him or pulled from her pouch. Eastern Grey males can be quite aggressive during breeding. When there are a few young males chasing a female with a joey it sometimes doesn't end well for joey.
So, today has been spent trying to stabilise and hydrate this poor little soul.

I also would like to share some good news with you all!!
Warrumbungle Wildlife Rescue and rehabilitation Inc has been endorsed as a deductible gift recipient!!
Meaning donations over $2 now now be tax deductible.
I am still in the process of having it set up so, when we are ready to go I will let you all know!! Receipts for donations can be back dated .
As great as this news is I have another dilemma.
As you all know Heather has always supported me by doing paperwork, checking messages and a million other things like making sure I get home safely from rescues hundreds of kms away and at night!! Heather will be stepping back as family and work commitments are needing more of her time. Bless you Heather for all of your support. Especially through some really horrible, tough times!! And for always believing in me.❤️❤️🦘
I need someone now who can help with the admin side of things like Heather has done all these years.
So, if you would like to donate some time to help with the admin side of things could you either PM me or give me a call on
0432605309. I'd love to have a chat with you.🥰
Lastly, it's Fiver Friday!!
I am literally on the bones of my behind!!
If you would like to donate there is a pinned post at the top of the page with donation details.
I need to go feed up now before my new baby needs another feed.
Please stay safe on the roads and leave water out for wildlife. It's as hot as he'll here now and for another 4 days to go, Tan🦘❤️

08/12/2024

Morning everyone!
As you can see in the pic, there is alot of debris piled up against the flood gates. This occurred over the weekend when we finally got some decent rain!
There were a couple of scary storms that went through. Luckily, no hail or wind! Lots of lightning and thunder that the Kangaroos didn't appreciate. We all came out unscathed- except for the fences.
It will take a few days to remove all that debris and then fix the fence. Thank goodness the high humidity seems to have abated. I am used to dry heat out here. Not often we get humid days but last week was over the top!! It really affected the animals too. They just played around and didn't want to move, except to have a drink. It also affected their appetites. I noticed they ate less. They really enjoyed breakfast this morning, with the humidity alot less than last week!
I'm off to Dubbo for feed now. I'll start on the clean up late this afternoon when it's cooler.

05/12/2024

FIVER FRIDAY!

Morning everyone,
Not alot of rescues this week but alot of running around to buy feed and hay in-between storms, rain and feeds. The creek came up a couple of times so now I need to clean away the debris from the flood gates or the fence will go over!!
It's so good to have a decent air conditioner at long last!! This week has been extremely humid , which is rare out here. The air is so thick I feel like I'm sucking water into my lungs instead of air!!! The installation also upset a few joeys. Even though I moved them away from the noise they still became stressed so now 3 have diahorrea. Lots of washing. Lots of bum baths!! Meds given to calm their gut and routine and quiet to get them back on track. Stress is the biggest killer of joeys in care and it can present in many ways. You really need to understand these animals and deal with stress immediately.
As much as I want to get things done I need to call things off at times as I can see the animals are not coping. Sometimes, a simple thing like putting up a picture in the house can set everyone off!! I have to anticipate their reactions every time before I can go ahead to do something.

I completely forgot Fiver Friday last week. I just got swept away with chores, rescues and the loss of my very dear friend Leanne.
I will still be doing rescues over Christmas and New Year. I'll be feeding babies and doing chores. I can't spend time with family and friends either. That's OK. It's just another part of what I do. The animals don't know it's Christmas. They just know when their next feed is due!!
If you are able to donate to help with fuel and feed over the holiday period I would be so very grateful. I will put the donation details in the comments as I can't seem to add them with the video!
This little toad plays hide and seek constantly and I'm always freaking out that I've lost him!!!
More rain forecast to I best go clear the flood gates before I sweat to death out there!! Tan🦘

02/12/2024

Morning everyone!
Apologies for the lack of posts. I've been so busy I even forgot Fiver Friday!
The beginning of the week I went to pick up the air conditioner from Dubbo. It is very big so I couldn't get it out of the Rescue vehicle myself. No help so it had to stay there until the weekend when my friends came to install it. In the meantime I needed feed for the animals so, I had to go to Dubbo twice as I couldn't fit all the feed in with the air conditioner!! I also had to buy brackets and other stuff for the installation. I had to manage these trips in between feeds, cleaning and washing etc. Then I saw the forecast for alot of rain and storms out here!!
The heavy rain arrived just before my friends Kelly and Scott. They brought their sons , who are also Tradies, to help with the air con installation. Wasn't easy as the poor buggers had to work in the rain on Saturday. Thankfully, the rain cleared long enough for them to finish the job.
A huge and heartfelt THANK YOU to Kelly, Scott and their boys. I would never have got it done without you all. ❤️ I had tried to find local help but, as usual, I got the run around!! My friends drove 3 hours over here to help. So very grateful..
Then, Sunday night I heard of the passing of my dear friend Leanne. I'm struggling with her loss. She was so young, so kind, such a gentle soul...
This morning I see that we have more rain coming today.
Red sky in the morning, shepherds warning- as the saying goes. The sky was indeed red this morning!! And the radar confirmed it! I'm not wanting to go anywhere but I need more feed and I can now fit a full load in without the air con taking up space!!
I best be off before the weather sets in. It's been so hectic here im hoping for a bit of peace, just a little will do me well, Tan🦘

01/12/2024

My beautiful friend,
There are no words to describe the shock and sadness I felt last night when I read of your passing💔
I am still shocked now as I try to wrap my head around your leaving.
You were too young to leave Leanne. So talented and creative, but most of all you were so very, very kind.
I met you many years ago now when you joined the Wildlife sector. A young woman wanting to make change. Wanting to rescue and care for our Australian Wildlife. I mentored you for all those years. So many conversations about why people were so cruel. Your heart broken many times over when you lost a baby or attended a rescue with a sad outcome. I remember telling you once when you asked yet again why people could be so heartless. My answer was "Leanne, we can't even be kind to each other. What chance then have the animals!"
You were heartbroken but you said, " well, I'm not one of those people!!" I worried that at times your gentle heart just wouldn't cope with all the loss and sadness associated with Wildlife caring- but you did!!
You were a strong young woman with a soft , kind heart- and I love you for that Leanne...
Dear girl, travel safe home to all your furry friends who await you...go with all the love from all the hearts you touched here..
To Leannes family I send my heartfelt condolences at this terribly sad time, much love, Tan💔🦘

It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news of the passing of our dear teacher and the owner of The Little Art Company, Leanne Wilson.

Leanne was a much loved friend, daughter, sister, aunty and valued member of the Central West art community. She devoted her life to the art world and to providing a welcoming space where everyone could gather, create and learn about art.

Many of you may not have known that Leanne fought a long, deeply private and very courageous battle with cancer. We know she’ll be dearly missed by you all, and everyone who was lucky enough to cross her path.

For now all classes at The Little Art Company have been put on hold and details of her funeral service will be published here in the coming days, for those wanting to attend.

Any further enquiries can be directed in the first instance through our page.
Yours in art,
Leanne’s family and the team at The Little Art Company

25/11/2024

Well that was an interesting trip home!! Driving home from Dunedoo and I see smoke. I'm thinking" mmm, that looks close!" I'm going round a few bends and as the road straightens out there's a little bridge over a creek. As I come around the last bend to the bridge I'm confronted by a fire raging along the creek bed!! It had already started to burn under the bridge . I had to make a split second decision to drive over the bridge as it was too dangerous to stop in case other vehicles were heading into those bends. I could feel the heat as I scooted over the bridge . The flames were both high up in the trees and racing along the ground!
As soon as I felt safe I called triple 0 then made a shaky drive the rest of the way home.
Home safe and feeding now!!
Oh, did I mention after these feeds I have to go to Gilgandra to pick up a small joey!! It's already 36 degrees here. The air con can't be installed until next weekend so, for now fans and cool towels will do!!
I'll post pics of the new bub after I collect from the vets.

21/11/2024

FIVER FRIDAY

I had a video sent to me early this morning of this poor little girl. My friends daughter was on her way to work when she came across this little girl and her mum. Mum had already passed away due to severe injuries incurred from a vehicle strike. Sadly, this sweet girl was badly injured too. As you can see her jaw was impacted and she also has multiple fractures to her hind leg. My friend is on her way now with this joey to the vets. She will have to be euthanised because of her severe, multiple injuries.
My friend has taught her daughter to ALWAYS stop and check pouches. Sadly, not all joeys will be uninjured and many times we have to make the sad and sorry call. It's called " doing the right thing"! It's about putting the animals welfare first. As hard as it is, we do it!
Please check pouches!!! There are many tiny souls who will perish in this heat . Suffering terribly before they die. There will be others lying injured. For hours or days before they too will perish. Thank you Paula for taking her to the vets❤️💔
Yes, it's Fiver Friday today. A sad one at that as I know I can't help this dear little girl. Then I think of the joeys in care here and I know I am giving them a second chance. Every life is precious to the one who owns it!!
I'm off to the feedstore again today for the weekly feed run. If you would like to donate to support the animals here the donation details are in the pics. If you can't donate please like and share our page!
I will need to order extra 20kg bags of milk for over the Christmas period today so I won't run out. That is all extra costs that I don't need atm. Although I have the air con I now need to pay someone to install it. It won't be cheap either. And finding someone is even harder this time of year.
Thanks everyone for your ongoing and continued support. The animals and myself are so very grateful, Tan🦘

20/11/2024

Morning everyone!!
Just an update on the joeys recently in care!
Pinkie is doing well. After the start he had I've been bracing myself for the worst. He's still doing so well, fingers crossed he stays that way.
The pinkie Wallaroo is velveting and feeding well. She's a typical Wallaroo!! Very demanding and wanting to be nursed at every opportunity!! As is the Red Neck boy!
The naughty Swamp wallaby in the pic has more than made himself at home here now!! He thinks it's OK to sit on my shoulder whilst I'm trying to feed the pinkie!!!
The other pic is the new dryer!!
Thanks again to Brenda for purchasing it for the shelter. It's a big one too!! With all the washing I have this beast of a dryer is awesome!!!
The Air Conditioner is on its way!! Thanks to Marie! I've been struggling to find someone to install it though as a hole needs to be cut into the wall and framed. I think I've found someone experienced to do the job, but time will tell. As you know I've struggled to get tradies out here as they don't want to travel. And they cost a fortune. Charging around $200 a day in travel expenses before they pick up tools. Just hope I can afford him!!
Anyway, I can live in hope for the time being!!
Cheers Tan🦘

18/11/2024

UPDATE:

Sadly this sweet little girl was put to sleep. The injury to her foot was too severe. She had multiple fractures in her big toe and foot with an acute infection which had gone too far and caused too much damage to bone and tissue. So sorry little girl. You were just a beautiful little soul❤️💔

Off to the zoo shortly with this little girl that Sue rescued last week. She has a nasty infection and injury to her big toe. Fingers crossed it can be treated!

17/11/2024

Morning everyone!
All good here!! Lots of rain, lightning and thunder but thankfully no damaging winds!!! I feel blessed, unlike some poor other carers!! Cedar Creek Wombat Rescue Inc copped alot of damage. Sending best wishes and a hug Roz❤️❤️

17/11/2024

This is heading towards the shelter!!! Absolutely crapping myself!!!😬