Amazing response to Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network call for pouches

We appealed on behalf of a Macedon Ranges animal welfare network for donations of pouches to keep orphaned baby animals warm. And what an amazing response they got.

Annie Smit from the Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network makes joery Birubi comfortable in one of the supplied animal pouches. Picture: Rob Leeson

Rescuers from the Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network have thanked the public for “lifting a huge burden”.

The network was flooded with help after putting out a public call, supported by Macedon Ranges Leader, for pouches to keep orphaned animals warm.

Network rescuer Mel Fraser said the group was inundated with more than 120 pouches.

“It was amazing to see the community involvement and the support,” she said.

Ms Fraser said the pouches would be used over and over again, particularly coming into winter.

Derra and Farrah snuggle into one of the supplied pouches. Picture: Rob Leeson

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“When an injured or orphaned animal comes into our care, they come out of their mother’s pouch and into one of ours,” she said.

“It’s their bed. It becomes their little home and safety net while they’re with us.”

Ms Fraser said group members wanted to thank everyone.

“ They’ve taken a huge burden off us by helping us with the pouches we desperately need,” she said.

To report an injured animal, phone Wildlife Victoria on 8400 7300.