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Geoff is a wildlife carer and rescuer. He works alone operating from his own home which more resembles a wildlife hospital rather than a home, having given up most of the house to housing the increasing number of animals coming in requiring help.
Baby orphaned Koala’s, Joeys being hand raised & birds with problems are just some of the animals Geoff shares his home with. There is also lot’s more wildlife living/housed outside in various stages of rehabilitation & recovery entering the final stages before release.
The ever-increasing costs of antibiotics & medicines, special food formula’s, Vet bills & fuel is crippling, resulting in Geoff’s funds running dry.
The wildlife in Geoff’s care come from all sorts of areas – these include local vets, other rescue organizations and some from members of the public. Most of them have to be collected, some from 100’s of km away
Geoff also runs a rehab program for “Special Needs” birds, in particular the Australian Cockatoo family, in which he takes on abused & neglected birds that are physiologically & physically damaged. Some of these birds have resorted to self-harm as a way of escaping their inner torture and require years of work. They come from all over the east of Australia, re-home and rescue organizations, some requiring transport for over a 1,000km.
Koala’s that come in range from car accident victims, dog attacks, disease & being displaced because of habitat loss, all of which usually requires weeks of intensive care followed by short to long term rehab.
There is a constant need to build more special care & quarantine enclosures due to the increasing numbers of wildlife arriving, in particular for the Koala’s, as they have very specific housing needs. Materials for these are expensive and it is a constant struggle to find the funds for these.
Geoff needs help to continue his work helping our precious wildlife when they are in trouble’
All funds raised will go directly to the care and rehabilitation of our wildlife .
Currently in care
One story of many
“Rachael” orphaned baby Koala.
When Rachael was collected from the vet she had very little strength in her rear legs. There was no definite diagnosis but she needed intensive care for the weekend. She was placed on antibiotic injections as a precaution. Within 24 hours she was totally paralyzed in her back end. Monday morning, she was back at the vet for x-rays and other tests. Her diagnosis was possible trauma to her lower spine hip area from a fall, possibly when her mother died. Rachael’s treatment was then antibiotic & anti-inflammatory injections and physio on her paralyzed legs/hip, for as long as needed. She started improving after a few days and within 7 days had regained some movement in her rear legs. Two weeks later she could walk a few steps and climb with some assistance. Three weeks and she climbing and walking quite well. She has continued to recover and is now very healthy and gaining weight. Rachael has many more months of care here before she can be released back into the wild.
Rachael 1st day
Unable to move her legs, walk, climb or go to the toilet naturally. This basket was to be her home for the next week
Totally paralyzed in her back end. Unable to move her legs
7 days – able to sit up but can’t climb. Moved from basket to small cage
Sleeping
Making use of the cage - sleeping
Just had her formula and a wash, still unable to walk but has regained a little movement in her legs
Able to climb with a little help - 2 weeks later
Climbing by herself. Has regained nearly full movement in her rear legs - 3 weeks into care
Rachael is still in care and will be for about 6 months, until she is old enough to look after herself in the wild. She will go to the vet for a full pre-release check up and also to be micro-chipped and tested for Clamyidia. She will also be ear tagged prior to release
Baby orphaned Koala’s, Joeys being hand raised & birds with problems are just some of the animals Geoff shares his home with. There is also lot’s more wildlife living/housed outside in various stages of rehabilitation & recovery entering the final stages before release.
The ever-increasing costs of antibiotics & medicines, special food formula’s, Vet bills & fuel is crippling, resulting in Geoff’s funds running dry.
The wildlife in Geoff’s care come from all sorts of areas – these include local vets, other rescue organizations and some from members of the public. Most of them have to be collected, some from 100’s of km away
Geoff also runs a rehab program for “Special Needs” birds, in particular the Australian Cockatoo family, in which he takes on abused & neglected birds that are physiologically & physically damaged. Some of these birds have resorted to self-harm as a way of escaping their inner torture and require years of work. They come from all over the east of Australia, re-home and rescue organizations, some requiring transport for over a 1,000km.
Koala’s that come in range from car accident victims, dog attacks, disease & being displaced because of habitat loss, all of which usually requires weeks of intensive care followed by short to long term rehab.
There is a constant need to build more special care & quarantine enclosures due to the increasing numbers of wildlife arriving, in particular for the Koala’s, as they have very specific housing needs. Materials for these are expensive and it is a constant struggle to find the funds for these.
Geoff needs help to continue his work helping our precious wildlife when they are in trouble’
All funds raised will go directly to the care and rehabilitation of our wildlife .
Currently in care
One story of many
“Rachael” orphaned baby Koala.
When Rachael was collected from the vet she had very little strength in her rear legs. There was no definite diagnosis but she needed intensive care for the weekend. She was placed on antibiotic injections as a precaution. Within 24 hours she was totally paralyzed in her back end. Monday morning, she was back at the vet for x-rays and other tests. Her diagnosis was possible trauma to her lower spine hip area from a fall, possibly when her mother died. Rachael’s treatment was then antibiotic & anti-inflammatory injections and physio on her paralyzed legs/hip, for as long as needed. She started improving after a few days and within 7 days had regained some movement in her rear legs. Two weeks later she could walk a few steps and climb with some assistance. Three weeks and she climbing and walking quite well. She has continued to recover and is now very healthy and gaining weight. Rachael has many more months of care here before she can be released back into the wild.
Rachael 1st day
Unable to move her legs, walk, climb or go to the toilet naturally. This basket was to be her home for the next week
Totally paralyzed in her back end. Unable to move her legs
7 days – able to sit up but can’t climb. Moved from basket to small cage
Sleeping
Making use of the cage - sleeping
Just had her formula and a wash, still unable to walk but has regained a little movement in her legs
Able to climb with a little help - 2 weeks later
Climbing by herself. Has regained nearly full movement in her rear legs - 3 weeks into care
Rachael is still in care and will be for about 6 months, until she is old enough to look after herself in the wild. She will go to the vet for a full pre-release check up and also to be micro-chipped and tested for Clamyidia. She will also be ear tagged prior to release
Organizer
Geoff Wilkins
Organizer
Yetman, NSW