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Helping the homeless & lost animals in the Sutherland Shire (Sydney) since 2014 Learn more about our work and how you can get involved.

Shire Animal Rescue is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of animals. The main objective is to the curb the population of stray cats by advocating and through desex programs. Cats that can be socialised are rehomed into loving homes through our adoption program. Orphaned, including Neonatal, kittens are handraised by our experienced carers before entering our adoption program. We can’t succeed alone, and need the support of community members like you to really make a significant impact. Shire Animal Rescue
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Every dollar counts and every dollar goes to helping with food, desexes and other vet work needed

Thank you for your support

Shire Animal Rescue since 2014

16/09/2026

🐾 Portia - READY FOR HER FUREVER HOME🐾

We’d like to introduce Portia — an exceptionally beautiful silver tabby with a personality to match.

Portia is not only gorgeous, she is an absolute sweetheart who loves people, loves to play and loves hanging out with her humans. She has been raised in a home environment and has been well socialised. She has met cat-friendly dogs and has also spent time around older cats.

She has completed all her vet work, including:
✔️ Microchipped
✔️ Vaccinated
✔️ Desexed
✔️ Flea treated
✔️ Worm treated

Her $250 adoption fee includes lifetime registration.

📍 Currently in care at Yarrawarrah, Sutherland Shire

As Portia has been raised in a home environment, Meet & Greets are by appointment only to make sure the experience is relaxed and positive for everyone.

If you think our little 11wk old Portia might be the beautiful silver girl you’ve been waiting for, please get in touch with Shire Animal Rescue to express your interest.

Portia is ready for her next chapter — all she needs now is her forever family. 🐾🏡

15/09/2026

🐨 PLEASE SLOW DOWN — KOALAS LIVE HERE

A reminder for everyone travelling through koala-known areas, particularly along Heathcote Road:

Please slow down and stay alert. Koalas don’t understand roads, speed limits or traffic — and they can move onto the road with very little warning.

Heathcote Road passes through important wildlife habitat, and unfortunately, a moment of inattention or excessive speed can have devastating consequences.

🐨 Slow down, especially at dawn, dusk and during the night.
🐨 Keep an eye on the roadside and bush edges.
🐨 Be prepared for wildlife to suddenly cross.
🐨 If you see a koala near the road, don’t assume it will stay where it is.
🐨 And please remember that the posted speed limit isn’t always the safest speed for the conditions.

Getting there a few minutes later is always better than hitting wildlife.

06/09/2026

“Good morning… is it breakfast time yet?”

Porter is starting his morning with a BIG kitten yawn!

This little guy is still looking for Expressions of Interest for his forever home.

Could Porter be the little man you’ve been waiting for?
Expressions of interest are still open!

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30/08/2026

🐾 PORTER — EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST 🐾

Our gorgeous little Porter is getting closer to being ready for his forever home.

This little silver tabby has been busy growing, playing and generally being ridiculously adorable.

We’re now opening Expressions of Interest for Porter’s forever family.

If you’re interested in giving Porter his happily-ever-after, send us a message with a little information about yourself, your household, other pets and the kind of home you can offer him.

Porter will be ready to leave care in a couple of weeks, once he’s old enough and ready for his next adventure.

As always, we’ll be looking for the right match for Porter, rather than simply the first person who asks.

Could you be Porter’s forever family?

Expressions of interest via private message.

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17/08/2026

🐾 Meet Porter 🐾

Just look at this little face… 🥹❤️

Porter has officially settled in and is discovering just how wonderful it is to be warm, safe and fed.

After whatever adventures his little life has taken him on so far, he’s now enjoying the important things in life — soft blankets, cuddles, full tummies and finding the perfect human arm to use as a pillow.

Porter will be looking for his forever home once he’s ready, and we’re now taking expressions of interest from someone who thinks this gorgeous boy might be their perfect match. ❤️

📩 If you’d like to know more about Porter, send us a message.

RON R251000259

15/08/2026

🐾 WELCOME TO THE SHIRE ANIMAL RESCUE TRIBE, PORTER! 🐾

Meet Porter — our newest little addition and quite possibly one of the cutest little silver tabbies we’ve ever seen!

This gorgeous little boy is just 8 weeks old, with the sweetest face, a soft silver coat and a personality that is already winning hearts. He’s cuddly, affectionate and absolutely adorable… basically, a tiny purring bundle of cuteness

Porter will be ready to find his forever home in a couple of weeks, and we are now taking expressions of interest from families who think this little guy might be their perfect match.

He’ll be looking for a loving, responsible forever home where he’ll be cherished for life. 🏡❤️

📩 Expressions of interest are now open for Porter.

We have a feeling this little silver boy isn’t going to be available for long!

Welcome to the tribe, Porter. ❤️

RON R251000259

04/08/2026

🦘💔 PLEASE CHECK THE POUCH

This morning, Dave’s mum was sadly hit and killed by a car.

Thankfully, one of our Shire Animal Rescue team members was nearby and stopped to check her pouch — and found Dave, still alive inside. ❤️

Dave has now been safely transported into care and is with an experienced wildlife carer, Kerstin, where he will receive the specialist care he needs.

This is why checking the pouch of every deceased female kangaroo or wallaby is so incredibly important. There may be a tiny joey tucked safely inside, completely dependent on their mum and with no way of surviving without intervention.

Please, if you come across a kangaroo, wallaby or wombat that has been hit by a vehicle, DON’T assume there are no joeys.

🦘 Stop safely.
🦘 Check the pouch.
🦘 Call for help.

📞 Wildlife Rescue South Coast — 0418 427 214
24/7 Wildlife Rescue Hotline

And a huge thank you to Kerstin and the many other wonderful wildlife carers who do this incredibly important work every single day. ❤️

They are often the people who quietly make the difference between a life lost and a life saved.

Dave was one of the lucky ones. 🥹🦘❤️

Wildlife Rescue South Coast Inc

06/07/2026

The first case of H5 bird flu in NSW has been confirmed in a giant petrel, a migratory seabird, found near Hawks Nest on the Hunter Coast.

The NSW Government has now activated its H5 Bird Flu Response Plan and increased monitoring has begun. Bird flu has not been detected in local wildlife, commercial poultry flocks, captive birds or other birds in NSW.

Do your part for our wildlife. If you see sick or dead wild birds, please:

🚫 AVOID contact – do not touch

📸 RECORD by taking photos or video and note the location

📲 REPORT immediately to the Emergency Animal Disease (EAD) Hotline on 1800 675 888

For more information, go to: https://ow.ly/23oi50Zkuul

04/07/2026

UPDATE – H5N1 Avian Influenza now confirmed in NSW

NSW has confirmed its first case of H5N1 avian influenza in a wild seabird at Hawks Nest. A second bird found at South Narrabeen is currently undergoing testing.

While the risk to the general public remains low, it’s important to be cautious.

• If you see sick or dead birds:
• Do not touch or handle them.
• Keep children and pets away.
• Report them to authorities.

Wildlife rescuers should continue to use appropriate PPE when responding to sick or deceased birds and follow any biosecurity advice issued by authorities.

Early reporting helps protect our native wildlife, domestic poultry and other animals.

02/07/2026

🦜 Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) – A Quick Reminder for Cat Owners

You may have seen avian influenza (bird flu) making headlines recently.

There are currently no confirmed detections of avian influenza in NSW. However, Australia monitors for the virus each year as migratory birds can carry avian influenza strains into the country. While the risk to pet owners remains low, it’s always good to be informed.

A few simple precautions can help protect your pets and our wildlife:

🐱 Keep cats indoors or supervised where possible, particularly if avian influenza is ever detected locally.
🐦 Don’t allow cats to hunt or scavenge wild birds.
🍗 Avoid feeding raw poultry or wild game.
🦆 If you find a sick or dead wild bird, keep pets away and avoid handling it unless necessary.
🧤 If you do need to handle an injured bird, wear gloves if possible and wash your hands thoroughly afterwards. Where practical, contact a licensed wildlife rescue organisation for advice before bringing the bird into your home.
🩺 If your cat becomes unwell after contact with birds, seek veterinary advice and let your vet know about the possible exposure.

There is no need for alarm, but staying informed and taking a few sensible precautions can help protect our pets, our native wildlife and our community.

We’ll continue to share updates if the situation changes in NSW.

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