I’m so relieved we finally found the wombat that had severe mange and living in the drains at Lake Tuggeranong near Drakeford drive He disappeared for a few weeks and then popped up this week. The community portal was in overdrive as so many saw him and reported him. It’s a very unsafe area with lots of off leash dogs, a major 4 lane road next to where we was and nowhere except a wet drain to live in We caught him last night and thanks to collaborating with the RSPCA ACT we have him in a safe en

Another wombat treated for mange early this morning. We suspect it’s Stu, a wombat treated once last year before he disappeared. One dose Bravecto is not enough so it’s starting from scratch again and hopefully we can give him two follow up doses. Lucky for him he has most of the fur on his back but his front legs and torso is covered in thick plaques If you want to support us in helping them please do. It costs us an average of $250 per wombat for treatment. You can donate at www.wombatrescue.c

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Today was an incredible day for our rescue teams. Apart from the little girl we lost due to mange, we also treated 2 wombats for mange and did this epic rescue Called in from Jerrabomberra residents that a wombat was stuck in floodwaters on a tiny island, our amazing team went straight there. Still dressed to the nines for work but that was quickly sorted by residents giving our volunteer pants and gloves and off she went to rescue wombat now named Storm(ageddon)😊 I think he must have been pret

It’s strange the turns life takes. When Wombat Rescue was founded it was primarily about the work out there. In the field. The rescue side of things that includes mange treatment. And although I now get average 5 callouts per week I find myself looking at this little girl (and Raye) and think this is right. I was meant to be her carer. Something like destiny😊 she is so trusting.. and Raye is not just such a great diplomat (or DiploBat) for her kind but she’s such a gentle and calm girl. Jemma s

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