Yes, there’s actually a day these delightful creatures are celebrated – October 22nd! It started around 2005 and ever since then Oct 22 is known as Wombat Day in Australia. Some call it World wombat day, but I doubt half the world even knows about wombats (despite my blog!) let alone celebrates them! The dayContinue reading “October 22 – Wombat Day!”
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One year to the day since Elsie arrived!
One year ago today – on the 14th March 2020 – a joey wombat was delivered to my house (see my first post). Little Elsie had been found in her dead mum’s pouch. She weighted just 120 grams, was dehydrated and a fetus! Those first few hours establishing her care – setting up the humidicribContinue reading “One year to the day since Elsie arrived!”
The day in the life of a carer….
Have you ever wondered what it’s really like being a wildlife carer? Is it all cuddles, love and joy – every minute of every day? Well, let me be honest……..it mostly is! But it’s also hard work; soul destroying when an animal doesn’t survive despite our best efforts; exhausting getting up around the clock toContinue reading “The day in the life of a carer….”
Elsie and Barney – what are they up to now?
The Elsie and Barney continue to thrive! Elsie is happy and robust and Barney has so much character! They continue to entertain and delight me! They both have two bottles a day – one in the morning and one at night before they go to bed. Elsie is a year old and weighs nearly 10Continue reading “Elsie and Barney – what are they up to now?”
❤️ That’s a whole lot of love! ❤️ Elsie and Barney!
The bond between Elsie and Barney is now very strong! They adore each other! For a while I doubted it would ever happen, but look at them now! Even with all this love, their play is still rough! I’m always amazed that these spirited battles are ‘friendly’ – imagine what a real fight between twoContinue reading “❤️ That’s a whole lot of love! ❤️ Elsie and Barney!”
Working with Australian Wildlife - Helen Hardy 