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!

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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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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.

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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.

GENET BABIES: These juvenile Large-spotted genets (Genetta tigrinas) are currently in our care and are being raised for their eventual release. The two oldest ones are siblings that fell out of a palm tree in Bryanston. We then received another genet baby found in a hollow stump after a tree was cut down. While hours were spent for a few evenings, waiting for their respective mothers to collect them, our reuniting attempts were not successful. Our latest genet patient was surrendered after its siblings were aspirated from being incorrectly fed and illegally kept by a well meaning member of the public.
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Ranging from 4 to 9 weeks in age, they are powering through their special milk formula! The two older genets are being introduced to natural food sources while they are being weaned. Our sincere thanks to their primary carer, permitted wildlife rehabiliator, Michelle Watson, for her dedication and numerous hours she has spent giving specialist care to these orphaned genets.
Johannesburg Wildlife NPC 
FNB Cheque account
Account nr: 62658400264
Branch code: 255355
Reference: genet
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: Sarah Kempen & Ashleigh Pienaar

After sharing how we use the F10 germicidal treatment shampoo, we were the lucky recipients of a F10 Products Manufacturer Page product bundle! Our sincere thanks to the F10 team - we frequently use your range of products and this generous donation is greatly appreciated.

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

As we enter our second year of serving urban wildlife, we are grateful to have additional enclosures to temporarily house our patients before their next step in the release process. Before they're ready for use, however, we need to cover the bottom of the cages with soil. If you have any (untreated, pesticide free) sand/soil that you are able to donate or provide to us at a discount, please get in touch: jhbsmallwildlife@gmail.com

We treat indigenous animals free of charge, relying solely on the donations and support of our community.
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Nominate us to win a share of 2.1 million with #MySchool21 HERE: https://bit.ly/2RrF6sF

VOLUNTEER DAY: We’re celebrating the hardworking, tireless team that are relentless in the support of our hospital. For all the late night emergency calls, for all the road trips to all sorts of destinations to collect animals, for the countless hours spent cleaning cages, setting up cages, feeding and assisting our specialist team with treatments. For the hours spent on paperwork, taking photos, writing posts, getting back to members of the public who have dropped off injured wildlife. For all the effort spent round the clock on neonate and critical cases, the late night feeds, the money spent on food and enrichment for our patients. For the hours, care and money taken to print pamphlets, sitting at a stand, educating members of the public and fundraising. This day is for you!

Due to the specialist nature of our clinic, our volunteers are EXTRA special, most having many years of rehabilitation experience, being permitted by GDARD to work with urban wildlife, and many in the process of obtaining vet and vet nursing qualifications. We’re proud to call you our team, and thank each and every one of you for your time, money and care given to our hospital and our patients. Happy International Volunteer Day!

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

Pics: Sarah Kempen