THE FRONT BOOT
ANIMALS ON THE ROAD
If the animal is near or on the road, pull over if
it is safe to do so and remove the animal from
the road. This will prevent raptors feeding on
the carcass and in turn becoming roadkill.
Check the pouch of female marsupials and if
the mother is dead, gently remove the joey
and place it in a dark, warm place (a
pillowcase and then a box lined with a towel).
If the joey is on a teat, do not pull the joey off
but rather cut the teat out with the joey still
attached (not fun, but better than leaving the
joey to die).
SNAKES FINDING HELP
Do not handle snakes, monitors, or any
species of bats or flying-fox unless you are an
expert. Contact one of the agencies on the
GoRV website instead. For wildlife rescue near wherever you might
be, go to Fauna Search, www.fauna.org.au,
and type your post code into the search box.
This site has contact details for numerous
regional carers.
NOTE YOUR LOCATION
Make a note of exactly where you are if a
carer or ranger is coming to help (or to
euthanise an animal). This can include using
your GPS to mark your location (latitude and
longitude), taking note of a mile marker or a
pole with a number on it, or even waiting for
the help to arrive.
If possible, transport the injured animal to the
carer; most of them are so busy that taking
the time to drive to a rescue is time away from
other animals and duties.
Above all, stay safe. Let us all mend our
broken hearts by helping to mend Australia
and its wildlife in some way, in any way, no
matter how small.
Thank you from everyone at GoRV, and from
Linda and Steve.
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