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
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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

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

THANK YOU Santa Cause for Paws for the generous donation of special food items for our patients! This will assist us greatly in continuing to ensure that our patients are fed only the best, varied diet possible, to equip them with the best chance possible for survival when they’re released.
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We treat indigenous wildlife free of charge, relying solely on the support of our community.

Near the end of last year, we introduced you to a tiny South African porcupine (Hystrix africaeaustralis). She had been found wandering around in a suburban garden after a massive storm. It was suspected that she was flushed out of her burrow by the deluge. Sadly, efforts to reunite her with her mother were unsuccessful.

In the few weeks spent with us, this interesting animal has grown tremendously. She thrives on her special milk formula and is also enjoying a range of natural food items such as grass roots, tubers and plants too. We are preparing to relocate her to a pre-release enclosure in a suitable habitat. Here, she will acclimatise to the new environment, prior to a soft release.

Thank you Lauren Beckley for your dedication to this larger than life patient!

To see our original post, CLICK HERE: https://www.facebook.com/1413097125375104/posts/2569305513087587/

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

A few weeks ago, we introduced you to this African clawless otter (Aonyx capensis) who was kept illegally as a pet, and confiscated by the local SPCA. While in captivity, this little otter cub was fed the incorrect diet.

During the past few weeks, it was critical for us to ensure that we provided her with the right nutrition to ensure that she would grow and meet all the necessary developmental milestones. We asked you to assist us, with our One Meal campaign, which helped us greatly! She is still receiving bottles, however, she is slowly being weaned off her bottles as she consumes (and becomes more interested) in eating tilapia!

A MASSIVE thank you to Fisheries Hartbeespoort for donating all the fish an otter could possibly need! We have received unwavering donations and assistance from Fisheries HBP, and we cannot thank you enough!

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

Pic: Sarah Kempen

Our Steenboks (Raphicerus campestris) have grown up so fast, and are enjoying browse and are fully weaned. They will soon be transferred to their prerelease enclosure for their ultimate release.

For the original post, click here: https://www.facebook.com/1413097125375104/posts/2584243094927162/
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Johannesburg Wildlife NPC 
FNB Cheque account
Account nr: 62658400264
Branch code: 255355
Reference: bok
Swift code: FIRNZAJJ

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

Pics: Ashleigh Pienaar

This festive season we're dreaming big! Our hospital is growing at a rapid rate, and we are treating, rehabbing and releasing more patients than ever. We LOVE what we do, and we LOVE being able to make a difference and see what we can achieve with the phenomenal support of our community.
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In order to do what we do, even better, we are looking for any sponsorship opportunities for our very own vehicle! That's right, we are dreaming bigger than ever! This would be a great opportunity to collaborate with us to help us in collecting some of our patients, and being part of the release journey. Currently our core team and permitted volunteers use their own vehicles, sometimes having to borrow vehicles in order to ensure that our transport boxes fit comfortably and offer proper ventilation for the journey to our hospital / release sites.

If you're willing to assist in being part of a team that sponsors a vehicle, or a company that would like to donate a vehicle, please get in touch so that we can discuss this exciting opportunity: jhbsmallwildlife@gmail.com

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