Injured Wildlife and Animal Assistance

If you find an injured, sick or orphaned animal, there are a number of organisations that may be able to help.

For urgent local animal matters, including injured wildlife on roads, stray animals or nuisance animal issues, please contact the Shire Rangers.

Shire Rangers
Phone: (08) 9524 0300

What should I do if I find injured wildlife?

  • Keep a safe distance and assess the situation.
  • Keep people and pets away from the animal.
  • Do not attempt to handle large wildlife unless it is safe to do so.
  • Contact Wildcare, Darling Range Wildlife Shelter or the Shire Rangers for advice and assistance.
  • If the animal is on a road, only move it if it is safe to do so.

Wildlife Assistance Contacts

Wildcare Helpline (Recommended First Point of Contact)
Phone (08) 9474 9055
Website nativeanimalrescue.org.au/animalemergencies
Services

The Wildcare Helpline provides advice and assistance for sick, injured and displaced native wildlife.

  • Advice on responding to injured wildlife.
  • Referral to local wildlife carers and rehabilitation organisations.
  • Connection to a network of trained wildlife volunteers.

The Wildcare Helpline cannot assist with domestic animals or livestock.

Wildlife rehabilitators are often volunteers who provide care in their own time, and immediate assistance may not always be available.

 

Darling Range Wildlife Shelter
Phone 0417 984 005
Website www.darlingrangewildlifeshelter.com.au
Services

Darling Range Wildlife Shelter is a local wildlife rehabilitation organisation that cares for injured, orphaned and displaced native animals.

The shelter works with wildlife carers, volunteers and veterinary professionals to provide treatment, rehabilitation and, where possible, release animals back into the wild.

If you find injured wildlife, contact Wildcare or Darling Range Wildlife Shelter for advice before attempting to handle the animal.

 

RSPCA WA
Phone (08) 9209 9300
Website www.rspcawa.asn.au
Services

RSPCA WA investigates reports of cruelty, neglect and animal welfare concerns involving domestic animals.

 

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (Mandurah)
Phone (08) 9405 0750
Website www.dbca.wa.gov.au
Services

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions manages Western Australia's parks, reserves and native wildlife, and can provide information on wildlife and conservation matters.

Snake Removal

For information on snake removal services, please visit our Snake Removal page.