We received this young Rock monitor (Varanus albigularis) from a member of the Fourways community. The poor monitor was dehydrated and had some wounds that may have been caused by a pitch fork. We hydrated the monitor, treated him for pain, and ensured that we met his healthy appetite! Luckily the wounds were not severe, and he was released into a quiet natural environment.
​
Thank you to the I Love Fourways community and to everyone who assisted this monitor!
We treat indigenous wildlife, free of charge, relying on the community for donations and support.
​
Pic: Lauren Beckley

Remember our pregnant pangolin patient? She was released a few weeks ago. We’re so grateful she was one of the lucky ones, saved from the illegal trade, and able to give birth and raise her baby in the wild.
These pictures are from initial sightings of her post release. We are incredibly grateful to the team of people who make our pangolin rescue, rehabilitation and releases so successful.
Thanks Fourways Vet Hospital for your assistance with her, our dedicated volunteer team and hospital staff who cared for her while she was under treatment at our hospital, as well as the team responsible for her post release monitoring.
For the original post, click here: https://www.facebook.com/johannesburgwildlifevet/videos/943319369196818/
Johannesburg Wildlife NPC 
FNB Cheque account
Account nr: 62658400264
Branch code: 255355
Reference: Kwarra
Swift code: FIRNZAJJ
Nominate us to win a share of 2.1 million with #MySchool21 HERE: https://bit.ly/2RrF6sF
We treat indigenous animals free of charge, relying solely on the donations and support of our community.

Pics: Francois Meyer

An adult male Temminck’s ground pangolin was confiscated during a sting operation. After admission and a light sedation, blood samples were taken. Once we were confident that he had a clean bill of health, he was released; being closely monitored through the telemetry unit attached to one of his scales.

It has been a few weeks since his release, and we are pleased to report that he is doing well!
Our sincere thanks go to the team that worked tirelessly in ensuring the success of Khufu's rescue, his care at the clinic, daily walking so that he could forage, coordination of his release and the post-release monitoring. Our sincere thanks to Francois Meyer for the hours and hours spent following Khufu.

Rehabilitation of pangolins is costly! If you'd like to sponsor the rehabilitation and release of this elusive species, please get in touch: jhbsmallwildlife@gmail.com

Johannesburg Wildlife NPC 
FNB Cheque account
Account nr: 62658400264
Branch code: 255355
Reference: Khufu
Swift code: FIRNZAJJ
​
We treat indigenous animals free of charge, relying solely on the donations and support of our community.

Pics: Ashleigh Pienaar

BEST WISHES to the youngest member of our core team, Ashleigh Pienaar, as she begins her journey to become a veterinarian!

Ashleigh is a passionate, willing, knowledgeable, kind and formidable member of the JWHV team and has been assisting us in numerous ways for numerous hours over the past year. She has been an incredible help, from raising orphaned baby mammals, bats and birds, to assisting in any and all clinic activities. From fostering young patients, feeding, cleaning, meal prep, observing Dr K's vet protocols and surgeries, assisting in pangolin rehabilitation, transporting animals, collecting food, donations and patients as well as taking the most phenomenal pictures of our patients, she is truly incredible! Ash is also the brains behind our lovely 2019 calendar too. She has immersed herself into our world and we are incredibly proud of all her successes so far, and cannot wait to see what the future holds for you, Ash.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generosity, and all your hard work. The hospital, our patients and our team are better for having you part of our team. We hope to have you join us as and when your schedule allows. Our doors are always open to you, and you always have a place in our family.
​
We treat indigenous animals free of charge, relying solely on the donations and support of our community.

A few weeks ago, we shared the story of this Cape Fox (Vulpes chama). She was illegally kept in a domestic environment with dogs and was subsequently bitten. Having been moved into an outside enclosure, introduced to natural food items and having recovered completely from the dog bite, her next step is freedom to live out her life in the wild, where she should have been all along.
For the original post, CLICK HERE:  https://www.facebook.com/1413097125375104/posts/2597544426930362/

​Johannesburg Wildlife NPC 
FNB Cheque account
Account nr: 62658400264
Branch code: 255355
Reference: cape fox
Swift code: FIRNZAJJ

Nominate us to win a share of 2.1 million with #MySchool21 HERE: https://bit.ly/2RrF6sF

We treat indigenous animals free of charge, relying solely on the donations and support of our community.

Pics: Ashleigh Pienaar

We would like to thank Elise Varga for donating to our facility in loving memory of her dog, Padma. She and Louise Brown would like to honour Padma’s memory by supporting our hospital. What a special way to share the love of a precious pet.
​
We treat indigenous animals free of charge, relying solely on the donations and support of our community.

This Serval (Leptailurus serval) was collected by the Highveld Ridge SPCA and Feral Watch TNR after he was found hiding in a pile of rubble in someone's yard.

He is healthy and of adequate weight, and as part of his rehabilitation process, has been introduced to natural prey items. He is ready to be relocated to a pre-release enclosure in a safe reserve which offers him a suitable habitat. This is where he will be slowly introduced to the area and become acclimatised to his new territory.

For the original post, CLICK HERE: https://www.facebook.com/1413097125375104/posts/2492679250750214/

Once again, our thanks to Highveld Ridge SPCA and Feral Watch TNR for caring for this serval and collaborating with us.

We treat indigenous animals free of charge, relying solely on the donations and support of our community.

Johannesburg Wildlife NPC 
FNB Cheque account
Account: 62658400264
Branch Code: 255355
Swift code: FIRNZAJJ
Reference: serval
​
Pics: Ashleigh Pienaar

This Bush pig (Potamochoerus larvatus) was found to be abandoned, and a member of the public took him to the Bird and Exotic Animal Hospital at Onderstepoort. Unable to reunite him with his family, this pig has been cared for by Sr Soné Louw, under the guidance of Dr Dorianne Elliot.

The Bush pig was subsequently transferred to us, and a suitable release site with a pre-release enclosure was found. While he still requires his special milk formula, this pig is well on his way to being wild and free.

Caring for wildlife, like this little Bush pig means not only ensuring their health and safety while they are in our care. Of equal importance is their health and safety during their transition period and post release. These costs are exorbitant and we are currently struggling financially. Optimal care for our patients is our utmost priority and we would love a little support to go towards these expenses.

If you’re in a position to donate financially, or to purchase some items on our wish list, we’d be sincerely grateful!

Johannesburg Wildlife NPC 
FNB Cheque account
Account nr: 62658400264
Branch code: 255355
Reference: Bush pig
Swift code: FIRNZAJJ

Make a donation: http://www.johannesburgwildlifevet.com/make-a-donation.html

Our wishlist: http://www.johannesburgwildlifevet.com/our-wishlist.html

Nominate us to win a share of 2.1 million with #MySchool21 HERE: https://bit.ly/2RrF6sF

We treat indigenous animals free of charge, relying solely on the donations and support of our community.
​
Pics: Ashleigh Pienaar & Sarah Kempen

This juvenile Vervet monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) was found after his mom died after being hit by a car. Members of the public rescued him from this scene, and he was subsequently brought to us. We examined him upon admission and treated him for dehydration.

He has been transferred to a permitted primate specialist rehabilitation centre, where he will be introduced to other vervets which will be formed into a viable troop. The troop will eventually be released, to live as wild vervets should.

Our thanks to permitted volunteer, Lauren Beckley, for her time and dedication she gave to this vervet and for ensuring he arrived safely at the next step in his rehabilitation journey.

We treat indigenous animals free of charge, relying solely on the donations and support of our community.

Johannesburg Wildlife NPC 
FNB Cheque account
Account nr: 62658400264
Branch code: 255355
Reference: vervet
Swift code: FIRNZAJJ
​
Nominate us to win a share of 2.1 million with #MySchool21 HERE: https://bit.ly/2RrF6sF
​
Pics: Dr K & Lauren Beckley

This adult Chacma baboon (Papio ursinus) was confiscated in a collaborative effort between SPCA Randfontein & Westonaria as well as SPCA Roodepoort Krugersdorp. After receiving an anonymous tip, the team confiscated the baboon and transported him to our hospital.

Once sedated, we examined him and found that he was severely underweight and in poor condition, likely from stress and incorrect nutrition. He has been transferred to a permitted specialist primate facility where he will be reintegrated with other baboons and prepared for his eventual release back into the wild.

Thank you to the respective SPCA's for their tireless work and dedication to our urban wildlife.

For the original post by the SPCA, click here: https://www.facebook.com/444327732366464/posts/1407631829369378/

Johannesburg Wildlife NPC 
FNB Cheque account
Account nr: 62658400264
Branch code: 255355
Reference: baboon
Swift code: FIRNZAJJ

We treat indigenous animals free of charge, relying solely on the donations and support of our community.
​
Pics: Lauren Beckley & Ashley Pienaar