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The sun is rising later, the mornings are getting fresher and the seasons are changing; winter is on its way.The change presents challenges for wildlife carers, looking after koala, kangaroo, wallaby and possum joeys.
The need for materials to help keep the tiny injured or abandoned creatures warm is never greater than in the cooler months.
Wildcare Australia president Karen Scott says winter is their busiest time of year, with a spike in the number of wildlife injured on the roads.
"More people are on the road, heading out to work at five in the morning when it's pitch black," she said.
"Our native animals still haven't gotten back to their homes at that time of the day yet."
Wildcare is seeking donations of fabrics made from natural fibres they can use in the simulated pouches for the joeys.
The types of items wildlife carers need are:
Make your own simulated pouch inserts
If you are handy with a sewing machine you can also make cotton or flannelette inserts for the knitted pouches they already have.
You can get patterns in various sizes and details of the fabric needed by contacting Wildcare Australia by email[email protected] or call (07) 5527 2444.
You can drop your donations off at:
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Hospital (*Not the Sanctuary!)
27 Millers Drive, Currumbin QLD
Between 8am and 5pm every day.
Note: Please contact Wildcare Australia before donating to make sure they still need more!
http://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2014/03/10/3960293.htm?site=goldcoast
The need for materials to help keep the tiny injured or abandoned creatures warm is never greater than in the cooler months.
Wildcare Australia president Karen Scott says winter is their busiest time of year, with a spike in the number of wildlife injured on the roads.
"More people are on the road, heading out to work at five in the morning when it's pitch black," she said.
"Our native animals still haven't gotten back to their homes at that time of the day yet."
Wildcare is seeking donations of fabrics made from natural fibres they can use in the simulated pouches for the joeys.
The types of items wildlife carers need are:
- Old towels: can be worn, but no frayed edges or big holes
- Old sheets and fabric: cotton and flannelette
- Old blankets and doonas
Make your own simulated pouch inserts
If you are handy with a sewing machine you can also make cotton or flannelette inserts for the knitted pouches they already have.
You can get patterns in various sizes and details of the fabric needed by contacting Wildcare Australia by email[email protected] or call (07) 5527 2444.
You can drop your donations off at:
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Hospital (*Not the Sanctuary!)
27 Millers Drive, Currumbin QLD
Between 8am and 5pm every day.
Note: Please contact Wildcare Australia before donating to make sure they still need more!
http://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2014/03/10/3960293.htm?site=goldcoast