Hallett Cove Veterinary Surgery

26/05/2025

Off to the best home.🥰

21/05/2025

🌏 Today is the International Day for Biological Diversity, a global reminder of just how vital every species is to the health of our planet.

Here in Australia, we're lucky to be home to some of the most unique biodiversity on Earth, from tree-dwelling gliders to burrowing frogs, echidnas, and more .

But this biodiversity is under threat.

The top two reasons animals are brought into WIRES care?
💥 Collisions
🏙️ Habitat loss and unsuitable environments

This year’s theme, “Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development”, calls on us all to reflect on how we live, build, and grow, and whether we’re doing so in a way that protects the natural world we rely on.
Australia’s wildlife doesn’t just need our admiration. It needs action, from urban planning that protects habitats to personal choices that reduce impact and increase awareness.

Let’s celebrate our biodiversity by standing up for it, every day, not just today. 💚

11/05/2025

It’s World Migratory Bird Day so let's take a moment to marvel at the epic journeys these birds make across oceans and continents. 🐦
Sometimes, these journeys take a toll and birds can wash ashore exhausted, disoriented, and vulnerable after travelling thousands of kilometres.
If you come across one, here’s how you can help.
Your kindness could make all the difference. 💚

07/05/2025

Sweet chap cosy after dental procedure.🥰

02/05/2025

With a leap and a glide, the remarkable Krefft’s glider (Petaurus notatus) can soar up to 50 metres between trees! ✨

This tiny, tree-dwelling marsupial is easily recognised by its soft grey fur and the distinctive dark stripe that runs from its head down along its back. It’s found across a wide range—from coastal northern Queensland through to New South Wales, Victoria, and the southeastern corner of South Australia.

Once thought to be a single species, what we used to call the sugar glider is now understood to be three distinct species: the Krefft’s glider, the sugar glider, and the savanna glider—a discovery only confirmed in 2020. 🧬

Thank you to Jasmine Bettinelli () for capturing this spectacular shot in the Atherton Tablelands, QLD and sharing it via .

26/04/2025

Here we are back at work!

23/04/2025

Swamp Wallaby
These macropods seem to be everywhere I go at the moment
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Victoria Australia
February 2025
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| 800mm | 1/250 | f/9 | ISO5000 |

19/04/2025

16/04/2025

Do you know how many animals are hit by cars each year in Australia?

Around 10 million. That’s roughly every single person in Melbourne hit by a car – TWICE – each year.

With more of us hitting the road this long weekend, and travelling into areas where wildlife is more abundant, here are some tips to keep everyone safe:

🦘 Be extra careful at dawn and dusk – this is when many species of wildlife are most active.

🐍 Use your lights – be sure to use your high beams for extra visibility if it's safe to, and keep an eye on the edges of the roads. If you do spot an animal, switch to low beam so that they aren’t too startled.

🦅 Slow down! This gives you more time to react safely if you see someone crossing the road. Some species of bird use the wind to take off and may even fly towards your car to do so – be sure to give them plenty of space, or pull over if it’s safe to.

🐨 Never throw litter out of your window. Not only is it terrible for the planet and animals (and illegal), it can attract wildlife and other animals to roads.

❓And what should you do if you come across an animal who’s been hit? Check out our article so that you’re prepared to help if needed: https://animalsaus.co/3TA6CaP

05/04/2025

Possum Buddies Recovering In Care 💚💚

WIRES carer Janine is currently caring for two orphaned brushtail possums who have been buddied up. Their names are Ebony and Ivory.

Ivory was found one morning outside the pouch of her mother, who had sadly died. The member of the public kept her warm in a beanie and took her to a local vet, where Janine collected her.

Ebony was found alone by residents at a retirement village. WIRES volunteer Mark gently collected her and brought her to Janine, who buddied her up with Ivory.

For the past few weeks, Ebony and Ivory have been growing together in care.

Buddying up orphaned joeys is best practice in wildlife care. Being paired reduces their stress and supports healthy development, helping possums learn natural behaviours.

These two possums will remain in care until they are ready to be released.

19/03/2025

Lovely gal😍

27/02/2025