BUNYIP ANIMAL RESCUE NETWORK

BARN NEWSLETTERS - 2012

JANUARY / FEBRUARY NEWS 2012

Happy New Year to you and your kritters.

First up, we’d like to notify you about a new wildlife magazine that surfaced late last year. It’s an attractive Australian publication called Wildlife Secrets and we highly recommend it. You can visit the website to view some of the content and to learn about subscription information: www.wildlifesecrets.com.au

Maryknoll wildlife educator, Jenny Mattingley, is kindly offering to hold a training session in Bunyip for anyone interested in learning how to safely treat wombats for mange. Mange is a debilitating condition that is having a huge impact on our local wombat populations. Expressions of interest can be sent to the BARN via email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it    We only need a handful of people to get this session underway, so we look forward to hearing from you soon.

For locals who are frequent Facebook users, there are lots of animal related Facebook pages which may be of interest. There is a page advertising missing pets, and other pages promoting a dog walking group,   a rescue & rehoming service and  a no-kill animal shelter. You will need to be logged into Facebook to view these pages,  but all projects are conveniently based within the Cardinia Shire.

Do you know someone who is looking to adopt a kitten? There are three local vet clinics that can assist with kitten adoptions: the West Gippsland clinic in Warragul, the Racecourse road clinic in Pakenham, and the Main street clinic, also in Pakenham. Please consider saving a life – because adoption is by far the best option!

Well done to local resident, Kathryn Dewis, who continues to collect goods for various animal rescue groups. If you have any spare blankets, towels, toys, treats, collars and leads, or wet and dry dog and cat food, these items can be left at Kathryn's house: 60 A'Beckett Road in Bunyip. No need to make contact, simply leave your items in the donation basket at the front of the house. If your items for donation are too large for you to deliver, please phone Kathryn and a pick up can be arranged: 5629 5687.

There are some interesting events coming up in March, including a spectacular wildlife fundraiser on the Mornington Peninsula (www.raw.com.au ) in support of the International Anti-Poaching Foundation, and a farewell party for local animal lover Ben Cadby as he sets off on a road trip adventure around Australia to promote the cruelty-free lifestyle. More details in next month’s update.

The BARN team looks forward to providing ongoing practical assistance to the local Bunyip community in 2012.

B.A.R.N.