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Mandurah Wildlife Rescue aims to treat and care for all our admissions with the ultimate goal of rehabilitation and release, back into their natural environment Every year we have increasing numbers of admissions of wildlife that need our care We are a not-for-profit organisation that runs entirely on volunteer help and community support

New Grants Officer If you think you have the right skills and experience for these roles, please dont hesitate to be in touch

Dot started caring for animals in the early 60's, which extended to dogs, horses, wildlife, birds and so on

A development group Beyond 3000 invited the entire Mandurah Wildlife Rescue operation to relocate to Dawesville, just south of Mandurah, and in the same year the Hospital officially opened

Dot was awarded Volunteer of the Year

Mandurah Wildlife Rescue gets a new logo which depicts a heart with an M and W. Thank you to Beyond 3000 for developing this for us

The Joey pen was finished with shade sails and a solid roof

Out of thousands of applicants across the country, Mandurah Wildlife Rescue was runner-up in the W.A. Prime Super Community Group of the Year in the W.A. Regional Awards

Kangaroo release day at the stunning Mornington site

Alcoa working hard in the gardens

A new Ambulance is bought with the help of Lotterywest and Hyundai

Murphys Bar on Mandurah Tce generous donated $6689.15 for our wildlife. Thank you Edward Janiec

$89,000 grant from Lotteryswest Dawesville MLA deputy premier Kim Hames

Thank you to Mandurah Catholic Collage for their donation of $1500 and their continued support

Start of the new bird hospital

Thank you Coles at Halls Head for your fruit and Veg donations

Grand opening of new bird hospital by Doctor Kim Hams MLA

New Kangaroo enclosure is completed

- A second hand aviary is donated by a kind lady in Waroona, then is rebuilt buy our great male volunteers

Mandurah Wildlife Rescue would like to have a chalet for people from Murdoch University to stay in while they study on-site We would also like to include educational programs and activities on-site Another future goal is to have an operating theatre and Veterinarian on-site A Reptile Centre equipped with tanks, heating lamps, lots of rocks and logs to climb on is another enclosure we are aiming to include Mandurah Wildlife Rescue is also investigating surrounding the site with cyclone-proof electric fencing and a controlled gate with intercom system for night access

Dot, along with Lynne Dawe and later a couple of other ladies in 1990 started K9 Dog Rescue in Mandurah, to which Dot is a life member. K9 is 25 years old in 2015, with a celebration in September 2015. K9 do a wonderful job caring for and re- homing Dogs from the Peel region

Dot, along with her then husband Jim (whom since passed away from a long battle with cancer), built and ran an Autralian Native Wildlife Park up north housing many type of Australian animals, including crocodiles. Dot always took in and cared for native wildlife along the way

Mandurah Wildlife Rescue was officially opened at Dot and Reini's home, and Dot and Reini married on November 2nd in the same year

Mandurah Wildlife Rescue & Hospital is a local charity dedicated to caring for and rehabilitating sick, injured, orphaned and displaced native wildlife with the aim of returning them to their natural environment. We also provide advocacy and promote awareness and education through schools and community groups in the Peel and surrounding regions.

To Become A Member Simply print and complete the membership form below, include your first annual membership fee of $20 and post to: Mandurah Wildlife Rescue 1400 Old Coast Road Dawesville, WA 6211 Membership Form

To Become A Volunteer We have a group of volunteers which help with the day-to-day running of the hospital To become a volunteer you need to be: * Over 16 years of age. * Able to commit to your time. (suitable to you) * A paid member and complete all the relevant forms You do not need any specific training as it will be provided We also have volunteers who help out in other ways such as assisting with maintenance and renovations around the building, sewing of pouches and blankets and so forth, and general cleaning, computer work and building of possum boxes, bird perches and the like If you have skills which will assist us in these areas, please contact us

All injured, sick and orphaned animals will be cold, shocked, very stressed and/ or dehydrated Injured animals will fake their wellness and ignore their pain and injuries in order to appear normal Stress and stress alone is sometimes enough to kill wildlife If you feel you can move the animal to the nearest Vet, some points to remember: * Take note of the exact location the animal was found * Stay safe while rescuing an animal * Approach all animals with care - animals such as kangaroos are likely to kick out with their powerful back legs even when severely injured * Frightened animals in pain might bite or scratch - use gloves or a towel * Secure containment will be required (an esky or a box), with a towel, clean rags or newspaper on the bottom * Place the animal in a quiet, dark area, and keep warm * Do not give the animal food or water (as counter-intuitive that may seem) * Take the animal to the nearest Vet (all Vets in Mandurah will take wildlife free of charge) or bring direct to Mandurah Wildlife Rescue * You may not keep any wildlife as a pet by law For first aid advice, please contact your nearest Vet or Mandurah Wildlife Rescue and Hospital on (08) 9582 3938 Some animal specific notes:

A Bandicoot may require rescue for a few reasons - cat attack, car accident or poison. Things to keep in mind: Place in a cloth bag that can be tied up (eg pillow case with an elastic band over the end) or a secure box Pick up with both hands, and avoid grabbing the tail as it may come away in your hands Bandicoots are particularly subject to stress and stress alone can kill

There are many reasons an echidna may need rescue such as car accident, dog attack or land has been cleared Things to keep in mind: Use a towel and gloves to pick the echidna up by placing both hands on either side of its body. Do NOT pick it up by its back legs Echidnas are very powerful animals and will work their way out of boxes. Best to use a washing basket or plastic container with no lid Echidnas hit by cars show little evidence of injury as its spiky exterior covers its wounds

If you find a kangaroo and it unfortunately is dead, safely move the kangaroo off the road and onto the verge. Check the belly for a pouch, looking for a movement or bulge. If there is a joey in the pouch, gently remove the joey (do NOT pull the joey off the teat please, if possible cut the teat off as far down as possible and leave it in the joeys mouth. Look around for other joeys that might be around the area that also need rescuing. When you can, take the joey/ s to the closest Vet or straight to Mandurah Wildlife Rescue. If the kangaroo is injured, PLEASE STAY WITH THE KANGAROO UNTIL HELP ARRIVES (we will be there as fast as we possibly can) and call the 24 hour help line (0429 100 745) Please be aware that the back legs are extremely powerful, even in smaller kangaroos. The centre claw can inflict lots of damage to its rescuer and they can also give you a nasty bite

There are many reasons a bob tail requires help which includes a dog attack, hit by a whipper snipper, a car accident, stuck in a pool or fish pond, it has congested eyes or nostrils, or it could even have a flat tail Immediately put the bob tail in a safe place away from dangers, in a box with newspaper or towels on the bottom. Injured bob tails can be flystruck within minutes of injury and blowflies can lay maggots rather than eggs

Reasons why a bird may require rescuing are a cat attack, it could be orphaned, car accident, the bird may have hit a glass window or it could have been poisoned (secondary poisoning from rat baits) Gently place the bird in a box (keep in mind that some birds may chew their way through a cardboard box) Shock can and does kill so try to keep the bird calm Birds attacked by cats can have unseen puncture wounds and cats can cause septicaemia which, left untreated, can kill within 48 hours Birds can appear fine and mask their injuries, but please do not let the bird go as it will need treatment

Reasons for rescue could include it is orphaned, the possum could have been in a car accident, poisoning or it could simply have fallen from a tree To pick up a possum, cover it with a towel, grab the scruff of the neck and the base of the tail in a strong grip Place the possum in an old pillow case and use an elastic tie to close the end, or place it in a secure box

Welcome to the Kids Corner! Here you will find some Wildlife related activities that your children can enjoy

Colouring

Word Find

Maze

Dot to Dot

Spot the Difference

Here at Mandurah Wildlife Rescue, we have a great love and appreciation for all our native wildlife. Below is a photo gallery showcasing some of the many animals we have cared for and released back into the wild There are also some photos of our centre and you may also spy some of our wonderful carers and volunteers 

Mandurah Wildlife Rescue creates newsletters for those interested in the work we do and our latest success stories

2015 - Vol 1

2015 - Vol 2

2010 - Vol 1

2010 - Vol 3

2011 - Vol 1

Making A Donation We are a not-for-profit organisation which relies on the generosity of our community If you could help us by making a donation it would be greatly appreciated by everyone here, including all the animals All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible PAYMENT OPTIONS Direct Bank Deposit Please be sure to enter your name in the transaction description so we know the payment is from you Details are as follows: Mandurah Wildlife Rescue Bendigo Bank BSB 633000 ACC 123283533 Cheque/ Money Order Send all cheques/ money orders to: Mandurah Wildlife Rescue 1400 Old Coast Road Dawesville, WA, 6211 Please feel free to contact us on (08) 9582 3938 for information regarding donations 15864333 / 1601 (Registration for Charity Status) Mandurah Wildlife Rescue is a registered charity

ON CALL 24 HOURS FOR WILDLIFE EMERGENCIES First call direct on (08) 9582 3938 Second call the emergency mobile line on 0429 100 745 Email: admin@mandurahwildlife.com.au Dot Terry-Bos - Founder, President, Registered Wildlife Rehabilitator, Registered 16 License Holder, Advanced Avian Fawna License, Reptile and Public Display License and Agriculture License Reini Bos - Vice President & Registered Carer Jo Evans - Secretary & Registered Carer Trish Dixon - Manager Wendy Jackson - Snake Catcher & Relocator Mobile: 0421 082 694 Email: wmjack21@bigpond.com

We would not be able to accomplish the work that we do without the support and generosity of our Sponsors, Supporters and the Community A HUGE thank you and our appreciation goes out to our major sponsors and supporters:

In particular we would like to thank all of the staff at Halls Head Small Animal Clinic, especially Dr Richard Gibson and Dr Paul Gendle Also, a big thank you to several local Vets including Dr Rob Harris from Greenfields Vet, the Port Kennedy Vet, and Henley Vet Thank you to Frederic Urwin School Mandurah for their support We would also like to thank Mandurah Forum and Bunnings for their continued support