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Permitted Wildlife carers - Based in Nairne, Servicing the Adelaide Hills Area
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15/09/2024

Wildlife sanctuaries are currently facing challenges in securing adequate hay supplies, impacting their ability to feed their kangaroos.

We have decided to collect apples that are due to be disposed of from an orchard to donate to help fill the tummies of these cute roos. We delivered to 2 sanctuaries today to help feed 40+ kangaroos with plenty more sanctuaries with their hands up for assistance.

If you have excess hay, carrots or apples please contact us if you wish to donate to the sanctuaries to assist.

13/09/2024

Our commitment to local wildlife rescues takes center stage with a visual jar, illustrating the real impact we're making. This photo, taken just a week ago, is already outdated - we've successfully completed seven more rescues since then.

Total 62 rescues since January 2024 with a few we've certainly forgotten to add to the jar
Colours 💗💙💚💛💜
Pink = Ringtail Possums
Blue = Brushtails
Green = Kangaroos
Yellow = Reptiles
Purple = Birds
Red = Other.

13/09/2024

Good morning 🌞 due to reaching our maximum capacity with 14 possums in care, we regret that we cannot take in any more animals at this time.

We are run by the two of us, a mother and daughter and operate from within our home 🏡 The work we do is not government funded with us paying to rehabilitate animals from our own pockets. If you wish to donate to the cost of your next cup of coffee ☕ to support our ever growing demand to assist wildlife locally we appreciate the help 💞
https://www.paypal.me/CrittersWildlifeRes

07/09/2024

Today it's National Threaten Species Day, please take a few minutes to appreciate our lovely Native Neighbours...We are not sure if you know the impact our Wildlife face daily, here's just one statistic.
Did you know that over 5 Million native species are lost every single day just from cats alone...We are talking about our mammals, reptiles, birds and amphibians ( we haven't included insects)
Does our Wildlife even have a chance???
Well as long as we continue to try, we will give them the best possible chance they have.
I chose to share one of my favourite photos of my beloved Miss Mabel, she is no longer with us... But forever in my Heart.

01/09/2024

Following last night's extreme winds, please exercise vigilance for injured or displaced wildlife on the ground, locally we have observed an increase in baby possums becoming separated from their mothers due to the severe weather over the past week. 💨 💨

Birds and possums may blow out of the trees and need assistance on the ground 🦜 🐾

✨ A permit is required to rehabilitate wildlife due to their complex husbandry and dietary needs. If you encounter an animal, please seek the assistance of a wildlife carer to ensure the animal receives optimal care and has the highest chance of survival and successful release ✨

31/08/2024

Sometimes, tender loving care is all that is required 💗 Penelope was discovered in a backyard, unresponsive, and was rushed inside for warmth before being referred to us for assistance. Her condition upon admission to care was one of malnutrition, dehydration, urinary tract infection and dried out eyes.

Look at that smile on her face.. she must be feeling better!!

27/08/2024

We are thrilled to have attended our first bat workshop, gaining valuable insights into the dedication of bat carers. We are grateful for the support of our community as we strive to make a difference in the lives of injured and displaced wildlife.

Together, we can create a brighter future for these incredible animals 🦇

27/08/2024

In the carer community we say that a baby isn't considered deceased until it's warm and still unresponsive. This baby possum was found near the crossing at the back of the Kmart car park, with many people walking past until someone went to kindly move the "body" under a bush and noticed some movement.

How long was this possum sitting there?
How many people walked past?

Unfortunately it had been left too long and succumbed to the elements passing away a few hours after being in care. If you aren't certain if the animal is still alive you can contact for a welfare check, we would rather check a deceased animal than one be left to slowly pass away.

Thank you to the lovely lady who did stop and check on this boy. Remember a few seconds of your time could save a life 💕

25/08/2024

'Critter & Friends - Wildlife Rescue' all began with two ringtail possums Stella and Winnie 6 years ago, igniting our passion for advocating for native animals and their plights. As time went on we began to receive calls for various species and proactively sought out experienced carers as well as attending workshops to extend our abilities to be able to help our local community. Currently we care for macropods, possums, birds, reptiles and transport Raptors but we can also partner with other rescues to transport echidnas and health check koalas if needed.

We believe the time has come that we have outgrown the name 'Critters & Friends' but proudly announce our new name, symbolizing our growth and unwavering commitment to protecting the voiceless.

✨ Hills Wildlife Guardians ✨

📷 Stella on the left, Winnie on the right.

19/08/2024

Sumo the echidna has been given a second chance at life! We were contacted by locals who had accidentally hit an echidna while driving near Mount Barker Summit. Although we don't handle echidna care, we were more than happy to step up and ensure Sumo received transport to an organisation who has the facilities to help him.

Echidna require very specialised care and whilst anyone can rescue and transport an animal it is vital for them to go to a permitted carer/organisation to carry out the rest of their rehabilitation.

If you ever come across an echidna you're concerned about contact Southern Koala and Echidna Rescue Ltd for advice.

13/08/2024

400g of adorable mischief! little Star is shining brighter than ever! 💫
She's got a funky personality and loves helping supervise during cage cleaning time by sitting on top of Jasmine's shoulder.. she has high standards.

13/08/2024

1 injection down 2 to go 💪🏻
We're looking to stretch our wings and support bat rescue efforts in South Australia! With the colony growing and more bats appearing in various locations across the Adelaide hills we have decided to help make a difference.

To be able to assist bats I am required to have 3 at $177 each over a span of a month.
We do not get paid by the government for the work we do and majority of it is done from our own pockets. Thank you to those who donated to help cover some of the cost of the first injection we really appreciate your support ❤️

If you want to help us in extending our rescue efforts locally please follow the link below.
Any donations for the immunizations are greatly appreciated

https://www.paypal.me/CrittersWildlifeRes

30/07/2024

We're looking to stretch our wings and support bat rescue efforts in South Australia! With the colony growing and more bats appearing in various locations across the Adelaide hills we have decided to help make a difference.

We're attending a workshop on August 25th to start our journey as bat carers but there is one catch, we must have our rabies vaccinations.
Bats in South Australia may carry Lyssavirus which is similar to rabies. However less than half a percent of the bat population carry it. As a requirement to help them we must protect ourselves which is where the injections come in.

The injections are waiting at our local chemist ready to start however the cost is close to $400 for the full treatment and we cannot afford it. It is not often we ask for donations but seeing as this will assist the community with increasing the availability of bat rescue services in the hills we thought it was worth asking.

If you want to support us in extending our rescue efforts locally please follow the link below.
Any donations are greatly appreciated

https://www.paypal.me/CrittersWildlifeRes

24/07/2024

On the 21st of April we shared a story of two twin ringtails found alone on the ground by a lovely local. Today, we are thrilled to announce that after three months of nurturing care they have returned to their natural habitat.
Ready to thrive and flourish in the wild!
Good luck to you both ❤️

24/07/2024

Stay vigilant for dazed animals on the road, as the windy weather has unfortunately caused some arboreal animals to fall and sustain concussions.

This old fella was found walking around a car yard but his pupils indicate the sign of a concussion which is suspected from falling out of a tree.

Let's all do our part in ensuring their safety!
Please try to contain the animal if safe to do so and contact your closest wildlife rescue or drop the animal to your local vets 🐾❤️

23/07/2024

The left video was yesterday and right video today.
We are making some improvements with the balance so we are going to push forward and give her more time to see how she progresses.

She has gained 35g since coming into care and is now starting to groom herself which we will help her with tomorrow... It's hard work feeding a wobbly possum.

We have named her Star because when coming into care her condition caused her to tip her head back. It became a saying in the household that she was always looking at the stars ⭐

22/07/2024

Update on our little friend.
It appears she has had a knock to the head and either is suffering from a concussion or neurological issues. We are working closely with vets to provide her with the best treatment in hopes to see enough of an improvement that she can be releasable.

We will give her another 24 hours before we determine the chances of recovery 🤞🏻

20/07/2024

It's amazing to see people out in the community caring about our wildlife but please consider reaching out to a wildlife organisation for advice on how to assist your furry, feathered or scaley friend.

Today someone was driving home when they saw a yellow ice cream container on the ground under a tree and their curiosity got the best of them. We are very thankful it did as in this container laid a little possum; which is too young to be without its mum, extremely cold and alone. Baby possums rely on their mum's warmth to survive and due to the cold and her weakened state she was unable to cry out for mum and had no chance of a reunion or survival without further assistance.

We are unsure if she will make it as she is extremely dehydrated and has hypothermia. We will do our best with around the clock care to get her back on her feet

Please seek advice from a wildlife organization before attempting to assist any wildlife. Finally thank you to the curious people who took a peak inside the container, I fear not only starvation but the cold tonight would have killed her.

22/06/2024

Life doesn't need to be visible to be present.
It is important to check ALL animal pouches as macropod and marsupial pouches don't need to be bulging for there to be joeys inside.

Unfortunately no one reported they had hit an animal and no one stopped in the time frame after to check the pouch so these babies died a slow death from hypothermia during our cold nights. They were too small to be hand raised but they didn't deserve to suffer the way that they did.

HOW TO POUCH CHECK 🐾
*The mouths of very young joeys are fused to their mother’s teat for the first few months of
life and forcing the joey to let go can cause serious injury. If uncomfortable removing from the teat you can transport the body to the closest vet clinic or contact a Wildlife carer for a pouch check*

1. Safety first - please make sure your car is well off the road and ensure that you are aware of traffic while attending then animal. Use your hazard lights.
2. Check if the animal is female or male
by checking for testicles
3. Most female marsupials have a small pouch opening at the belly button level on the abdomen.
4. Open by pinching the fur or skin between your
Hands, then lifting to stretch the opening of the pouch so that you can see inside.
5. Make sure to check right down to the bottom with a torch (you can use your phone) as new.born joeys can be rather small.
6. Check the teats - is one longer than the other? If you give the top a gentle squeeze does milk come out... If so there may be a joey that was thrown from the pouch. Please contact a Wildlife rescue and report.
7. If an animal is on the teat you might need to cut it from the pouch - please ensure the mum is deceased before doing this. You’ll need to cut the teat as close to the mother’s body as possible so you can remove the joey from the pouch with the teat still in its mouth. If you have a safety pin available pin the teat to a beanie, sock or pillow slip.
8. Do not give it any fluids, transport directly to a vet or contact a Wildlife Rescue immediately. These animals require very specialist care and a permit is required in South Australia to rehabilitate marsupials and macropods.

Mark you've checked and removed a joey from the pouch by spray painting the animal or tying anything you have available to the animal. This lets us know that Joey isn't missing and we don't need to search the area.

19/05/2024

Today is National Threatened Species Day, sadly our wildlife is losing the fight for survival and everyday we are losing species at a rapid rate.... Only when we have lost nearly everything will we choose to maybe fight for them??.... Let's get ahead start on protecting our Natives!!

25/04/2024

They served their countries, their human friends and today we will also remember them. Thank You to all the animals who have served, assisted and guided humans during times of service etc.

22/04/2024

Celebrate the beauty of our planet on Earth Day!
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21/04/2024

Found alone in a paddock, these two ringtail possums were given a second chance at life through the care and compassion of those who rescued them.

They've adapted well in care and will continue to be raised until they reach a size they can fend for themselves in the wild.
Thank you Jane 🖤 🐾

03/04/2024

We really enjoy visiting our precious babies at Serenity Springs Sanctuary , where they have a loving forever home among the friendly kangaroo mob.

Jessie and Jeffrey are such loving marsupials. They will always greet us warmly as we enter through the gate and follow us around the yard. Florence came for an affectionate cuddle today. She usually prefers independence but was happy to make time for us amidst her busy schedule in the yard with her new friends. I'm yet to get any pics of Walter but he does stop by for a quick hello every now and then.

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Star: Chomp chomp. #wildliferescue #possum #animalwelfare #animalrescue #hungryanimals

Star wanted to show everyone how she's been practicing her balancing very hard. When star came into care she was found extremely malnourished and abandoned in an ice cream container under a tree. She had suffered a really bad concussion which meant she couldn't even stand. We have been working very hard with her to put on weight and increase her gross motor skills. Star has doubled her weight in care & is now able to balance on a stick which together are all the right steps towards rehabilitation.

Keep your eyes peeled for displaced wildlife after the woolly weather we have been having recently in Adelaide. This koala was seen on a roof top today who is clearly tired of being up there. Help was on the way to try to safely get it to the ground and on its merry way. #wildliferescue #adelaidehills

How to safely remove a joey from deceased possums pouch. (Please contact a wildlife rescue if you are not comfortable in removing it yourself). *In South Australia a permit is required to care for Native Wildlife, please ensure that you contact your local rescue organisation for rehabilitation* #animalrescue #ringtailpossums

Fiona enjoying a dip in her new soft release sight

We are loving this warm weather as we can finally release some of the reptiles that have been in our care. The weather has been throwing a lot of animals off as we usually have quiet a warm Christmas. These reptiles came out of brumation early and then got stuck out in the cold weather which left them volunerable to predators and the elements. Cold-blooded animals like this blue tongue cannot generate their own body temperature and must rely on the environment to regulate their body temperature; this is why reptiles are most active during warm days. We've been waiting for the warm weather for releases and this big girl is happy to be back. ☀️🦎

Happy New Year Everyone 🐾💚 What a year it has been; The good, the Bad, The Cuddly. The previous year has been filled with lots of ups and downs for us but that is all a part of what we do. Today we look back on where it all started for us 6 years ago... Leanne was running a local school program promoting education in ecosystems and the animals within them. This helped raise a lot of community awareness and boosted people's interest in the environment; next thing we know people started bringing injured animals to school in hopes she would know what to do with them. This led to us building connections with wildlife carers who eventually suggested maybe we try and care for these animals ourselves with their guidance. Over the years we've continued our wildlife journey in attending training and building more connections with other local carers in the area. This year we have; ⛑️ Completed Training in preparation for assisting with wildlife in future bushfires. 🦉 Completed Training to obtain a Raptor Transport Permit 🦘 Worked with a local sanctuary to rear Kangaroo Joeys for them 🦁 Joined the Nairne & Districts lions club to help be engaged with building community projects based around wildlife 👥 Created Wildlife Rescue kits to help the community assist with wildlife 🐾 Rehabilitated 20 Possums, 4 lizards and 10 Birds What will 2024 bring? Stay tuned to find out!!

Walter and Florence have been enjoying their new lives at Serenity Springs Sanctuary with their lovely mumma Kate. It took 8 months of blood sweat and tears to get them to a size that they would smoothly transition to the sanctuary. It certainly wasn't easy work but we are so incredibly proud of our babies and all the milestones they've achieved along the way. As you can see these two are inseparable and Walter really does love his Florence 🦘🦘 Feel free to follow Kate and her beautiful Sanctuary to see updates on these two as they explore and grow 💚 -video courtesy of Serenity Springs Sanctuary-

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Florence wishes she could just have her bottle in peace without Walter trying to love on her

Termite Dirt snacks

Florence really enjoys her termite dirt for an after bottle snack. So very crunchy...

Turtle free of fishing hook and returned to Bythrone Park

Freshwater turtles are scavengers but they also take live prey which means they can get caught on baited fishing hooks or lures. Because fish hooks are barbed if you try to pull them back out the way they came in you risk causing lots of pain and potentially a fatal injury. So usually they need urgent vet care in order to be removed safely. This turtle came into care after being caught in Bythrone Park. After seeing a wildlife vet and having some R&R it is now able to be released back home hook free 💚🐢

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