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Little Urchins Isolation pens and equipment

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Please help us reach our goal - The plan is to proactively help all wild life that needs it. We plan on not only supporting our animals in care but also other shelters /carers, rescues when possible. Little Urchins supports animal welfare unconditionally. Back story: As wildlife rescuers we are being increasingly called to displaced wildlife, many in peoples back yards, factories and of recently Heidi and baby Elliott from Craigieburn Central shops.
When we attend a rescue it often ends in so may of our wonderful wildlife having to be euthanized due to their Injuries. It is so heart warming when we come across an animal that can be rehabilitated and released back into the wild. Unfortunately we then have the obstacle of finding a carer who will be able to take them and treat them as this is a very timely and expensive process as it usually includes surgery, bandage changes, medication etc. and a safe place for them to rest and recover in a stress free environment.
This is where Kat, Eddie and Sue from Little Urchins come into their own. Their love for the animals is unwavering and their dedication is unrivalled. After driving many of our injured rescues up to Little Urchins I have become increasingly aware of the burden a wild adult kangaroo adds to a sanctuary and I have watched Kat spend hours on her hands and knees cleaning wounds and changing dressings daily.
Kat has also spent many hours building trust with the injured and sick, this is so they can enjoy the pens and the other animals, she approaches them only when necessary for example vet appointments or dressing changes are needed.
Wildlife rescuing and caring is totally unfunded and Little Urchins support and care for approximately 50 Adult Kangaroos as well as a dozen at foot Joeys and then the 6 baby orphans still requiring 4/5 feeds a day. They  are constantly working often with little or no sleep to give the best care, but as you can image Vet bills and medication is high, let alone the daily food and powdered milk for the Orphaned Joeys. Kat is also a huge believer is sharing Knowledge, advice and support to all rescuers, carers and other shelters. and currently mentors other carers around the country. She will also extend the treatment room and facilities to others shelters, in need of medical support to reduce their running costs. Little urchins want to foster a harmonious relationships between different organisations with common goals. 
Dr Alistair Brown, a well know Wildlife advocate and Vet, has offered to visit The Sanctuary to administer Vet care and medication but unfortunately they do not currently have a suitable/sterile Vet room.
And when you've already had to buy in 3 tanks of water this spring its hard to think of spending on infrastructure.
My Goal is to raise enough money to buy a simple Cabin/Unit/Bungalow/site office/granny flat that can be converted into a treatment room. In the long run saving time and money from visiting Vets in neighboring towns at least 40minutes away.
Our wish list would be a room with lighting, air con and heating, stainless steel counters and sink; before the heat of the summer kicks in.
If we raise more than this we would opt to have a concrete slab installed with a fixed building built, and have some vet equipment installed, medical supplies but we are aiming for the Moon not the Stars.
As a rescuer that has turned up at Little Urchins in the dark with a 30 kg kangaroo that needed on going daily medical care; I admire how the team never complain about the added emotional and financial stress we add on to them, while we leave as they continue to care and feed Our Australian Wildlife. Update : I now volunteer 2/3 days a week at Little Urchins and I am continually amazed by the efforts they will go to to support the wildlife community. ** so excited flat pack treatment room has been paid for and delivered- we now need to get it built, equip it and have a safe isolation pen next to it**

Fundraising team: Little Urchins Treatment room (2)

Paula Griggs
Organizer
Brooke Peluso
Team member

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