Waterholes Wildlife Sanctuary Specialising in Koalas & Kangaroos
Caring for sick, injured, orphaned and abandoned Kangaroos & Koalas.
A big thank-you to our sponsor Benny Mayhem band for helping us.
Tin rattling takes place at Benny's concerts . The money collected goes towards our vet and feed bills.
We are very grateful to everyone that donates, no matter how big or small we are truely grateful for the help.
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Our beautiful carer Stephen.💓
Stephens love for wildlife, his dedication, commitment is like no other.
Stephen is an extremely special person loved by us and all the animals.
Thank-you Stephen for everything you do , you are truely an amazing man.
Nearly 15 years of volunteering, caring for Koalas and Kangaroos 😍😍
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Feeding"Pomme" currently being raised by us here at Waterholes Wildlife Sanctuary Specialising in Koalas & Kangaroos
#wildlife #kangaroo #wildliferescue
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Interested in a kangaroo that size drinking milk ?
Baby Kylie and Baby Bonnie in care.
Both were caught in fences.
These two girls were very wild joeys but have accepted care, despite Bonnie letting me know she doesn't like humans much!!
Initial treatment upon rescue, is to warm and treat for shock and to determine if wounds are treatable. If they are, I have vets xray to check for any fractures or dislocations. Then If all clear, fluid therapy is commenced for kidney care to flush toxin from their system and support recovery.
It is very important to treat myopathy and to administer antibiotics for wound management to prevent infection.
Wounds are cleaned and dressed every 2-3 days.
Most fencehangers have a temporary paralysis for 2-6 weeks from nerve damage blood supply restriction from being caught in the wire.
This is only temporary, they do regain movement and feeling and go on to make a full recovery.
It is a lot of work caring for fencehangers, but the reward is so uplifting.
Its so wonderful to see other fencehangers now recovered, out with the mob.
These two girls should have no problems with recovery and will be able to join the mob hopefully within the next couple of months.
Thankyou to everyone who cares for the Wildlife and supports my work 🙏🦘
Every donation is greatly appreciated.
It helps to pay for the ongoing medical/ vet treatment needed for the work we do. It also is needed for milk and food needed to feed the animals. These are the biggest costs, with monthly expenditure anywhere from $3000-6000.
Thank-you to our regular supporters, Im very grateful. Thank-you also to the children from the Bairnsdale Special School for picking fresh grass for sick kangaroos in care.
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Great work 🙏 not many carers are capable of the intensive work needed for these guys. Thank you for giving them the chance they deserve
How wonderful the children can help the animals as well 💞🦘
East Gippsland Kangaroos
Gunaikurnai land
First Nations Indigenous animal
Need care and respect.
Not a pest, so don't lump them with introduced pest species.
Enough is enough
Show respect
The Australian Government needs to say sorry for the cruelty shown to kangaroos.
Demand respect for our Indigenous Kangaroos.
East Gippsland Water
East Gippsland Shire Council
Metung, Gippsland Lakes
Paynesville and Raymond Island noticeboard
Bairnsdale Advertiser
ABC Gippsland
Victorian Kangaroo Alliance
#Gunaikurnai
#gunaikurnaicountry
#wildlife
#SaveAnimals
#Respect
#kangaroo
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Dingo is an introduced pest species too. Introduced by first nation peoples and responsible for the extinction of thylacine from mainland Australia.
I couldn't agree more. Aren't kangaroos protected?
The Bible teaches that all life, including that of animals, is created by God and deserves respect and care. In the book of Genesis 1:24–25, God created the animals before creating humankind, and He saw that His creation was “good.” This shows that animals have intrinsic value in God’s eyes — not merely for human use, but as part of His divine creation. When God gave humans “dominion” over animals (Genesis 1:26, 28), it was not a license for cruelty or abuse. The Hebrew word for dominion (“radah”) means to rule responsibly and with care, as a shepherd tends his flock — not as a tyrant destroys it. Thus, humans are stewards, not exploiters. The Scriptures also show God’s concern for the welfare of animals: Proverbs 12:10 — “The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.” Deuteronomy 25:4 — “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” meaning animals deserve fair treatment and consideration. Exodus 23:12 — Even animals were granted rest on the Sabbath, showing that God’s compassion extends to all living creatures. Psalm 36:6 — “You, Lord, preserve both people and animals.” These verses affirm that respect for animals reflects righteousness and godly character, while cruelty reveals wickedness. In Matthew 10:29, Jesus said, “Not one sparrow falls to the ground outside your Father’s care.” This shows that God values even the smallest creatures — and so should we. --- Conclusion Therefore, according to the Bible, humans should respect the life of animals because they are part of God’s creation, under His care, and their treatment reflects the moral and spiritual character of humankind. To honor and protect animals is to honor the Creator Himself.
Shearwater Estate Paynesville, Kangaroos observed again this morning. A small mob of approx 20 frantic trying to find exit back to wetlands. Running into a poorky constructed temporary fence erected 6 days ago, apparently as apart of the approval process for this new estate.
How does the approval, approve this????
Disgraceful disrespect shown to the Wildlife, all for progress. 59 residential blocks right on top of the fragile wetlands at Paynesville.
Where is the respect for the Gunaikurnai land and their Kangaroos ? First nations indigenous Kangaroo? Australian species that belong here and were here before any of us.
Along side the First Nations Indigenous people, Kangaroos belong to this land.
We can do things better much better, look after the Wildlife!!
Thank-you to the distressed residents reporting to us watching this for 5 days.
Frantic Kangaroos smashing into fences.
This is a massive breach of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Unless a fence is contructed properly, full exclusion that kangaroos can't get trapped in, any temporary fence like this is a kangaroo killer. Many areas of this development are open easy to enter fir kangarois. But the one place they use to exit each morning is blocked off by this death trap.
Two lives died yesterday as a result of this fence, a Mum and baby. 💔💔💔
This could have been avoided by an opening in one small area, where the Kangaroos exit each day. But no thought was given to this. So who are the so called experts that approved this?? Monitored the kangaroos first???
Who has any clear understanding of kangaroos needs? Who is consulted?
Why are people like myself not included to give expert advice on the welfare and needs of the Kangaroos?
Who makes this stupid decision ?
Ive had enough of the neglect shown to kangaroos.
Who is then left to pick up the death injury destruction, ME!!!
Please ring council and demand answers .
Our Kangaroos need your voice to care for them.
Its a small mob and they need care....
East Gippsland Shire Council
East Gippsland Water
Paynesville and Raymond Island noticeboard
Metung, Gippsland Lakes
Bairnsdale Advertiser
Victorian Kangaroo Alliance
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#kangaroo
#SaveAnimals
#wildlife
#WildlifeMatters
#australia
#Gunaikurnai
#gunaikurnaicountry
A small opening in the fence will be made to save the remaining lives until this is properly discussed and care shown for the kangaroos welfare.
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A representative for the developers said there are too many 'jumpy things' and they could be shot if they were a problem. This was about 2 years ago. Wait for the next phase of subdivision, our beautiful roos will have nowhere ro go. 😪
Doesn't make sense - so there's plenty of places for them to come in, but they can't get out?? I live on a farm, we have lots of kangaroos. If we repair a fence ( to keep livestock in) and roos can't go through it any more, they follow it along till they find a different way through. Unless they are being chased or scared by something, they don't smash into fences.
Apply for fauna management plan under freedom of information If you need help pm me
Location is Paynesville, Shearwater Estate new development right next to wetlands.
Turn left at Petrol station drive to end of road, you will find it 💔
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How is this legal from authorities ?!?
As much as I hate the development, I don’t understand why the fencing has no access for wildlife anywhere.
Undo part of it as l would .
East Gippsland Shire Council
Let's be proactive for our wildlife and
help reduce the road toll help save lives.
Help reduce the workload on the volunteer wildlife carers attending the casualties.
Help reduce the workload on vets and the police having to treat and euthanase.
We need to follow other councils approach and look after the Wildlife and in turn the Community.
Forge Creek Road is a death zone since East Gippsland Water commenced killing kangaroos. 💔💔💔
It is dangerous to motorists and rescuers...
Let's do something positive🙏🙏
Click on the link.
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I was one of the rescuers directly involved in successfully campaigning for virtual fencing in in my previous region (Anglesea, Victoria) The VF was installed along a 12 km stretch of one of the worst roads for wildlife deaths in The Surf Coast. Prior to the VF being present on this road, hundreds of macropods and other animals lost their lives there yearly. Almost immediately upon VF being installed fatality numbers dropped significantly and now, close to four years later, macropod/vehicle collisions are very rare. Even more amazingly, there has also been a marked reduction in vehicle strikes of all species that cross that road or frequent the verges, from birds, echidnas, possums all the way through to deer. I can confirm that VF works and not only does it prevent the deaths of hundreds of wildlife yearly, it also makes the roads significantly safer for humans. Less collisions with animals = less serious or even fatal injuries for motorists. It’s nothing but a win/win and it’s incomprehensible why more local and state governments won’t see sense and install it on all roads where wildlife regularly cross.
