![]() He’s on a mission to change what the world pays attention to, and he truly believes there’s good news around us. ![]() Have something to add to this story? Please share it in the comments or follow GoodThingsGuy on Facebook & Twitter to keep up to date with good news as it happens, or share your good news with us by clicking here or c lick the link below to listen to the Good Things Guy Podcast with Brent Lindeque – South Africa’s very own Good Things Guy. Download the Good Things Guy App now on Apple or Google. Sources: Owl Rescue Centre Don’t ever miss the Good Things. To help contribute to more rescues and the new wings of wildlife, you can get involved here. From incredible winged rescues to supporting bees and baboons and turning environmental activism into action for animals, the Centre has understood the assignment time after time. ![]() This doesn’t come without trust or dedication, both of which the Owl Rescue Centre have in abundance. What is even more heartwarming beyond the initiative toward the greater good for South African animals is the fact that so many supporters of our rich, diverse but unfortunately distressed wildlife, were expeditiously eager to help make liftoff possible.Īfter securing over R17 000 on day one, by day three R28 000 had already been successfully contributed. In addition, if successful, they will reportedly be the only ones flying an old ‘warbird’ specifically for wildlife rescues. A bigger plane means more rescues can take place, and since the Centre is already committed to numerous rescues, this means a lot more happy endings are on the cards. The fundraising campaign to secure a ‘new’ plane (technically an old plane, the Bosbok, Aermacchi AM.3) came after the Centre’s founders and heroes Brendan and Danelle Murray decided to spread their wings to help more wildlife members. Hartebeesport, South Africa (02 October 2023) - In a single day, the Owl Rescue Centre -known and respected for various wildlife missions that (spoiler alert) are not restricted to feathered friends-raised almost R20 000 toward their new wings! And it’s thanks to this and other rescue centres across Britain that more animals are free to be wild again.The Owl Rescue Centre is gearing up for new wings and they’ve already received loads of support in a matter of days! A bigger plane means better odds in the fight against wildlife distress through more rescues, and more rescues mean better circumstances for more animals: But now he’s made it back to where he belongs - in the wild. The big question is: will he want to leave? When this little chap arrived he wasn’t strong enough to feed but now he’s well enough to survive in the wild. Now it’s a big moment as one of the little hedgehogs is going to be released back into the wild. June Smitherman: Not this one because this one’s not going to be fit enough so this one will stay with me until next year. Joe: And will he be released into the wild? June Smitherman: Well, I’ll give him a course of antibiotics. ![]() Joe: And what sort of treatments are you going to give him? June Smitherman: This hedgehog was attacked by a dog and it’s got two wounds: one underneath, one on top. Joe: So what’s wrong with this hedgehog, June? Some of the tiny ones need a lot of attention. When the animals are first brought in, they often need treatment here at the animal hospital. Road traffic accidents, poisoning and attacks from domestic pets often cause injury. When man meets animal, it’s the wildlife that often comes off worse. Loss of natural habitat has led to wildlife and humans living in closer proximity to each other than ever before. Joe: And with this many animals here there’s obviously a lot of work to do.īarry Smitherman: Yes, yes, it’s not easy. Obviously we rely upon donations to keep the work going, by people coming and visiting us at the centre and seeing some of our animals and kind donations from the public. So tell me about the rescue centre, Barry.īarry Smitherman: Primarily our work here is to care for sick and injured animals and birds and where possible release them back into the wild where they belong.īarry Smitherman: Yes, we are. They help out and provide their time for free, for the love of the animals.īarry Smitherman: Great. Most of the people who work here are volunteers. The first task of the day is serving breakfast. Here at the centre, the staff look after injured or very young animals and then hopefully get them well enough so they can go back into the wild. London is home to millions of people but it’s also home to many wild animals and sometimes they can get hurt. But here at the Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service, they are wild about wildlife. Some of us have a passion for our pets, the animals that become part of the family. From the cute and cuddly to slimy and scary, we love them all.
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