A WRIN phone operator recently had a very interesting call come through on the 24 hour emergency phone hotline. A Cockatoo had become entangled in a kite and stuck at the very top of one of the tallest gum … Continue reading
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It is with much sadness that WRIN announce the passing of their very valued and loved member Carol Hacker. Carol has been a long time supporter and carer of wildlife and has been a member of WRIN for many years. … Continue reading
From The Editor Well, here we go. My final edition of The Wild Connection. I’m feeling a bit on the sad side right now after all these years but also it will be nice to be able to send in … Continue reading
It was a sad time on March 2nd when I received the news of the death of former WRIN member and very dear friend, Leonie [Lee] Edwards. During her years with WRIN Lee was always involved in any WRIN activities … Continue reading
Box Hill TAFE are offering two training courses in Wildlife rescue and nursing. See the two links below for further details. Note, there are fees for each of these courses. http://www.bhtafe.edu.au/courses/shortcourses/Pages/AAS02.aspx http://www.bhtafe.edu.au/courses/shortcourses/Pages/BAS10.aspx … Continue reading
Welcome to the Wildlife Rescue and Information Network Inc. (WRIN) WRIN inc. is an organization dedicated to the the rescue and rehabilitation of native fauna found injured, sick or orphaned. All of its members are all volunteers. If you find … Continue reading
One morning I was sitting quietly with a cuppa after the second of the daily feeds and wondering just how much longer I would be tramping the neighbourhood looking for leaves when the phone rang “do you have room for … Continue reading
A member of the public called the WRIN phone and reported that they had sighted a wombat walking down a road on the outskirts of Kangaroo Flat! Member Jenny was sent out to rescue it but could not find anything … Continue reading
Rats and mice are around again in fairly large numbers going by the number of calls being received and comments made. There are many poisons available these days for getting rid of these unwanted pests but 10 the good old … Continue reading