Found a Native Animal

If you have found a sick, injured or orphaned Native animal…

Native wildlife can be terrified when they are saved by a human. Firstly you need to keep yourself safe, watch out for claws, beaks, mouths, tails etc.

Preferably wrap animal/bird in a towel (covering the head to help calm them). If possible place in a secure container/box, with holes for breathing. (Some animals are notorious for escaping). Do not handle snakes, call in a snake handler.

Veterinary clinics can assist you with sick or injured native animals. You can also call DEC’s 24 hour emergency number: Wildcare helpline (08) 9474 9055

The following Wildlife Care Groups can assist you with sick, orphaned and rehabilitation of native animals.

Darling Range Wildlife Shelter - Hayward Road, Martin (08) 9394 0885 

Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Inc - 70 Kalamatta Way, Gooseberry Hill  (08) 9293 1416

Midwest Wildlife Rescue - 112 Franklin Road, Jandabup  0438 814 872

Malubillai Wildlife Carers Network Inc. – (08) 9472 1055 or 0412 609 104

Native Animal Rescue - 170 Camboon Road, Malaga    (08) 9249 3434

Ngala Maya Native Bird Rescue - 12 Tuart Rd, Riverside Gardens, Mandurah  (08) 9582 7642

Native Arc - 60 Hope Road, Bibra Lake (08) 9417 7105

Om Shanti Marsupial Hospital- 593 Millar Road, Wellard (08) 9524 1127

WILDCARE helpline - (08) 9474 9055