Wildlife rescue taking a mental toll on volunteers
by Hayley Elg
ONE OF the region's most well-known animal rescuers is calling for more compassion for native animals.
Manfred Zabinskas runs the Five Freedoms Animal Rescue in Trentham......"
ONE OF the region's most well-known animal rescuers is calling for more compassion for native animals.
Manfred Zabinskas runs the Five Freedoms Animal Rescue in Trentham......"
For many years, Wildlife Victoria had funded difficult rescues of kangaroos that required tranquilliser darting. Such funding ceased in August 2017 after they announced that they could no longer afford to shoulder this burden.
Rescues that require darting include kangaroos and wallabies that are hit by vehicles, loose on roads, attacked by dogs, trapped in shopping centres, in buildings and in backyards, victims of cruelty and escaped orphaned joeys. The State Government does not accept responsibility for all of these victims and does not fund this essential service. As a result, I am now in the position of having to cover the expenses of darting rescues myself, as I am not prepared to just let these animals suffer.
If you would like to donate funds to help me continue to dart kangaroos and wallabies who are displaced or injured, please deposit into the following account:
Name: Five Freedoms Animal Rescue
Bank: NAB
BSB: 083-515
Account No. 8133 33160
Cheques can be posted to: P.O. Box 575 Woodend Vic 3442
Alternatively, if you prefer to donate directly to our Wildlife Shelter to help cover costs of Veterinary bills or special milk formula for orphaned joeys, then please deposit funds into the following bank account:
Name: East Trentham Wildlife Shelter
Bank: Bendigo
BSB: 633-000
Account No. 157239781
Payments can also be made through PayPal via the above link. Any amount would be greatly appreciated.
Please note that I do NOT have tax deductible charity status.
