Total devotion to saving local wildlife

Robe wellbeing festival hands over donations to two local animal rescue projects

Health Harmony and Happiness Inc. has recently made a donation to Jodie Hutchins, from Born Free Native Wildlife Care, in Millicent. This will assist in covering some of the many costs Jodie has such as fencing, food and veterinary bills. Jodie is on call 24/7 and has been looking after wildlife for 20 years.

When she lived in the eastern states, Jodie was a member of WIRES, which organised courses for animal carers. Those courses were renewed every three years. South Australia does not have a system like this and other differences between the states is that in South Australia she is unable to release the animals for which she cares. At present she has no space for more kangaroos. Other creatures she cares for include ring-tailed possums, which have been attacked by cats and need speedy veterinary care to save them. Jodie also has galahs, which have been hit by cars.

Narelle Marshall’s Duck-A-Roo Animal Rescue also received a donation to assist with ongoing costs. Narelle gratefully received her donation that is supported each festival by an artwork donation from Neil Welsh from Robe Icecream Shop. The next festival will be held on January 13 & 14.