Basil Brush Wildlife Rescue

30/06/2024

27/06/2024

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14/06/2024

We are urgently seeking a shelter for the soft release of three wombats (each will weigh 10-12kg for a spring release).

As well as this, after our little Cosi, Onyx, and Ned find a suitable spot, we have made the tough decision to no longer be available to take on wombat care for the forseeable future.

This has been an incredibly hard and heartbreaking decision for us to make, but without a secure spot for us to release, taking more wombats under our care would not be prioritizing their wellfare. We will be exploring permanent options as caring for these wombats are my passion.

Please, if you are a shelter and can assist, don't hesitate to contact us to make arrangements for our little wisdom for their smooth transition back into nature.

We will still remain available for care of reptiles (except snakes), birds, and echidna's, as well as rescues and delegation of wildlife to local shelters for rehabilitation.

Thank you for your ongoing support as well as your understanding during this challenging time.
Wombat Wisdom Wildlife Care

03/06/2024

Wildlife Care Inc East Gippsland are a group of passionate people dedicated to the rehabilitation and care of our injured, sick and orphaned Australian Wildlife.

04/04/2024

Do you want to make a positive and practical contribution to the welfare of native animals in your area?

New dates and locations for Wildlife Victoria's Basic Rescue and Transport training have now been released with sessions running from May to October in both regional and metro locations across Victoria.

Alongside in-person training we've launched an online, standalone transporter training module. This is a great way to commence your journey into wildlife rescue with your role limited to transporting native animals.

To find out more and to register your interest, head to wildlifevictoria.org.au/events

01/04/2024

If you see a deceased kangaroo, please stop to see if it is a female and check the pouch.

27/02/2024

18/02/2024

Our beautiful cozi
Look how big she is now

14/02/2024

Due to power outage, I am not contactable by Facebook or phone so please call Wildlife Victoria

04/02/2024

RIP George
He always gave me great advice and was always a pleasure to talk to. I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a great man and a great man for our local swans.

01/02/2024

Fruitbat Rescue this morning thank you, Catherine for coming to the Rescue .
Unfortunately fruit bats can’t see Barbwire fence, so the pink tape along the top of the barbwire Fence makes it stand out for the fruit bats and any other wildlife, so they don’t fly into it. Great idea for farmers to avoid fruitbats and other wildlife getting caught up in our fences. 

24/12/2023

Merry Christmas from Basil Brush wildlife shelter
Little cozi 🎄
(This photo is photo shopped) we don’t pose our animals in care for photos.

11/12/2023

Grebe, Great Crested

entangled in fishing line
Untangling and set free
Well done to the members of the public in catching it, fantastic effort .

11/10/2023

⚠️ Echidnas on the move!

These fascinating creatures are out and about, exploring unusual places and travelling long distances for food. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you encounter one. 🦔

Always remember:
If you find an injured, orphaned or sick native animal, call WIRES on 1300 094 737 or, if it’s not urgent, report them through our website ⤵️
https://bit.ly/ReportARescue

18/09/2023

There’s always a lot of talk about being responsible pet owners but not enough talk about being responsible parents of children.

Yesterday seeing parents allow/teach their young children to chase ducks and geese, was not only disturbing, but unacceptable.

Forcing a creature into a vulnerable state of flight or fight is unkind and dangerous, as is creating a habit of intimidation and bullying in a child.

Fortunately for the children, these were flight animals, however the same children may next be provoking dogs, cats or livestock, who may have a different response to being threatened, which puts the child and animal at risk.

When kids are not taught respect and caution, and animals are expected to tolerate a child’s frightening behaviour, inevitably things go wrong and the animal gets blamed or punished if they have a natural response and retaliate.

The warped thought that because a child has grown up with pets, it’s ok to approach or jump around in front of a stranger’s dog or pick up their cat, is another mindset that needs work.

To most animals a child is an unpredictable, high energy threat.

Therefore it’s important to teach children to be calm and slow around animals, not to approach until approached and understand that some animals should never be confronted as they may be scared of people, because they are wild animals or people have not treated them well.

The future of animal welfare is in the hands of our children and the everyday lessons we teach them.

Chasing a duck may seem harmless to you, but it’s not for the duck, or the pathway it creates in a child’s mind of what acceptable behaviour is around animals.

WISCA Animal Advocate

17/09/2023

Hey everyone I’m moving house at the moment, phone reception is almost non-existent.
So I have missed a lot of Wildlife calls.
Until I can work this Internet thing out I may not be contactable place called Wildlife Victoria if I don’t answer the phone.

15/09/2023

Little Onyx has finally settled with his buddies, Ned & little miss Cosi, very content after their bottles ❤️❤️
Wombat Wisdom Wildlife Care
https://gofund.me/039e3f00

11/09/2023

Visiting my little girl cozy

14/08/2023

Eastern grey kangaroos, wombats, swamp wallabies, and magpies are the top species being caught up in collisions on the roads to Victoria's alpine resorts.

18/07/2023

Update on cozi and her new friend Ned
Here are some photos
Look at those two cutie’s
Ned left cozi right

11/07/2023

Coszi is doing really well with her new carer
She has meet her new friend Ned with supervision play dates and all going well

07/07/2023

Welcome little Bree
Swamp wallaby
❤️

05/07/2023

Last day with my baby.
Cozi has gone to be budded up with another Wombat call Ned.
Even know it’s so hard to say goodbye it’s always better for our wombats in care to have a friend for release.
All the best my baby girl
Your in great hands 🙌
Will keep you all updated through her journey to release.

02/07/2023