Independently Owned, Locally Grown, Community Loved
An army of dedicated wildlife carers is quietly working behind the scenes across Mackay, Sarina and the Isaac Region, rescuing, raising and rehabilitating injured and orphaned native animals, and now they are calling on the community for help.
Bush Babies Wildlife Care, a volunteer-run organisation, provides around-the-clock care for some of the region’s most vulnerable wildlife, including baby kangaroos, possums, koalas and other native animals.
The work is extensive, with every animal requiring specialised feeding, veterinary treatment, housing, transport and constant attention. As an unpaid volunteer group, Bush Babies relies heavily on the generosity of the community to continue its work.
The organisation is currently seeking donations of practical items to support the animals in care, including baby wraps and blankets, towels, sheets, doona covers, pillowcases, good-sized cages, porta cots, tissues, disinfectants and cleaning supplies.
There is also an urgent need for Wombaroo milk formula, along with Divetelact milk formula and other useful animal care supplies.
Donations can be dropped directly to Bush Babies Wildlife Care at 9 Parker Street, South Mackay.
Alternatively, donations can be placed in any Mackay Pet Rescue Inc donation bin, with the rescue group helping ensure items are delivered to Bush Babies.
Mackay Pet Rescue Inc said it was proud to support Bush Babies Wildlife Care and encouraged the wider community to get behind the organisation’s efforts.
Every towel, blanket, tin of formula and donation can make a real difference to an orphaned native animal in need, helping give local wildlife a second chance.
Bush Babies Wildlife Care is seeking donations to help care for orphaned and injured native wildlife across the Mackay region. Photo source: Mackay Pet Rescue Incorporated
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