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BEAUtiful patients

29/11/2018

 
These two White faced owls (Ptilopsis granti) were brought to us after being under threat on a property with large dogs. While it would have been ideal for them to remain near their nest until they were ready to fledge, despite our best efforts, it was not possible to keep the owls on the original property or one nearby.

They've subsequently learnt to identify natural food sources, and once identifying SAFRINGs have been placed on them, they will be released into a suitable environment.

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

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

Pics: Marina Davis & Ashleigh Pienaar

THANK YOU

28/11/2018

 
This week we’re sad to bid farewell to a phenomenal vet and friend to our hospital. Cristina, thank you for your selflessness, dedication, care, commitment, patience and unrelenting support for our hospital, the volunteers and staff, as well as our patients. Your passion toward wildlife shone through in the meticulous care you gave to each and every patient. Thank you for generously giving of yourself, often last minute. We’re sincerely grateful for you, and the difference you’ve made in our hospital.
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We’re going to miss you greatly! We’ll always be your South African family, and you’ll always have a place at our hospital. We know that wherever you work or volunteer next will be incredibly lucky to benefit from your expert knowledge and passion, as well as from a friendship filled with the best sense of humour!

double the cuteness

27/11/2018

 
A few weeks ago, we introduced you to one of our Spring babies, a tiny Steenbok (Raphicerus campestris). Another Steenbok has subsequently arrived, and unfortunately, could not be reunited with his family either. These two are thriving on their milk formula, and are beginning to enjoy browse too! As soon as they are weaned, they will be placed in a prerelease enclosure for their ultimate release.

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: Sarah Kempen

SMALL PATIENT, BIG PERSONALITY

22/11/2018

 
This little South African porcupine (Hystrix africaeaustralis) was found wandering around in a suburban garden after a massive storm. It is suspected that she was unsettled and flushed from her burrow. Efforts to reunite her with her mother were unsuccessful, and as such she will spend some time with us. She is currently drinking a special milk formula, and beginning to nibble on natural food sources. Once she is fully weaned, and is able to fend for herself, she will be released into a suitable area.

Our thanks to Grant Fairley for rescuing this little porcupine.

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

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

Pics: Sarah Kempen

BACK TO THE WILD

21/11/2018

 
Over the past few weeks we have successfully rehabilitated 10 Lesser bushbabies (Galago moholi). They were rescued from different areas in and around Gauteng, for various reasons - all unfortunately unable to be returned to their families, despite our best efforts. Dependent on their age, they were all hand reared and introduced to natural food sources, and placed in an enclosure together.

They are now ready for the next step in their rehabilitation process and have been placed in a pre-release enclosure for their soft release process. Thank you to primary carer, Lauren Beckley, for the numerous hours dedicated to these curious patients.

We treat indigenous wildlife free of charge, relying solely on the support of our community.

Pics: Lauren Beckley & Sarah Kempen

NEXT STEp freedom

19/11/2018

 
Do you remember the two Serval (Leptailarus serval) kittens we introduced you to a few weeks ago? They were found in the Standerton area with no sign of their mother and in a very compromised state. Dr Amelia Swart of Standerton Animal Hospital stabilised them and they were transferred to our facility for treatment and rehabilitation.

They have made a full recovery and, as part of their rehabilitation process, have been introduced to natural prey items. The two young serval have recently been relocated to a pre-release enclosure in a safe reserve which offers them suitable habitat. This is where they will be slowly introduced to the area and become acclimatised to their new territory.

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

Pics: Megan Berger & Dr K

thank you

17/11/2018

 
Our sincere thanks to Leon and his team from LST COMS Pty Ltd for their assistance with enclosing our large tortoise paddock and for sponsoring the fence and shade cloth! We appreciate your generous donation and are relieved that the tortoises in our care have a secure area for the duration of their stay.
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We treat indigenous animals free of charge, relying solely on the donations and support of our community.

otterly adorable!

15/11/2018

 
This African clawless otter (Aonyx capensis) was kept illegally as a pet, and confiscated by the local SPCA. While in captivity, this little otter cub was fed the incorrect diet.
As she’s a few weeks old, the correct nutrition is critical in ensuring she grows and reaches the necessary developmental milestones. Founding member, director and rehab specialist, Nicci Wright, is a member of the IUCN Otter Specialist Group as well as the African Advisory Group. Having raised and successfully released many otters in the past, we are lucky to draw on her expertise for this cub too.
Currently, she is being fed a nutrient rich special milk formula to ensure that we can ensure she is in optimal condition. Currently, her ever growing appetite involves approximately 1.5litres of this special milk formula per day! #OneMeal costs R12. Feeding up to 8 times per day, it costs us R96 PER DAY to feed her. We’d LOVE it if you’d consider sponsoring a meal or two for this ‘otterly’ adorable patient..
Please scan to donate: https://pos.snapscan.io/qr/PXMP5766
(our other donation channels are always available here: http://www.johannesburgwildlifevet.com/make-a-donation.html)
We treat indigenous animals free of charge, relying solely on the donations and support of our community.
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Pic: Lauren Beckley
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cuteness

13/11/2018

 
This tiny Slender mongoose (Galerella sanguinea) is currently being weaned from a milk formula and learning how to forage for food. Found on her own on the school grounds of PLG Mellow Oaks Academy, Little Falls, she was left for a significant period of time in the hope that her mother would find her. Unable to reunite her with her family, she was brought in for us to care for her, and to prepare her for her ultimate release.

Thanks to Penny Hardie for her assistance with this little mongoose.

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

Pics: Sarah Kempen

territorial battle

11/11/2018

 
This African fish eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) is suspected to have been involved in a territorial battle: Another larger fish eagle was witnessed grabbing this fish eagle by the head, resulting in puncture wounds to his face.

Both fish eagles fell into the Vaal dam where they eventually separated and the dominant, larger fish eagle flew away. This one couldn't fly out and got stuck in some nearby reeds and was retrieved by a couple who witnessed the entire scene.

Upon admission, we examined the eagle's wounds, finding that the puncture wounds had penetrated his sinus cavities. We attended to the wounds, hydrated the eagle, and started him on a course of antibiotics. Once healed, he was ringed with a SAFRING by Craig Natrass and he was successfully released.

Our thanks to the Mogans for assisting this gorgeous eagle and being instrumental in a second chance at life.

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

Pics: Ashleigh Pienaar
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