Roo Rescue WA

27/09/2026

Hi All.
Here's the Walter White update you've been waiting for.

What started out as an easy relocation quickly went pearshaped as Wally fought the sedation every step of the way.
He totally pinged!!
We were barely on to Forest Highway before we had to pull over and re-sedate him.

It was only the beginning of our stop/start trek!!

20 minutes later, after an ongoing wrestling match between him and me, we stopped and re-sedated again.

25 minutes (and one cracked rib😬) later, we stopped for the fifth (or sixth) time, and decided that we would have to take him all the way, and forego the halfway point changeover.

So he was sedated yet again, and after one last brief fight, he finally gave up and SLEPT SOUNDLY THE REST OF THE WAY!!!🙄😏😁

When we eventually arrived north of Dongara, we pulled the van up next his new pen, opened the van doors, and he got up like he'd had the best rest ever, bright and alert,and eager to explore his new world... like the last 6 hours had never happened!🤷‍♀️

Hoping that the worst was behind him, he proceeded to be a pain by breaking out of his new enclosure overnight, ending up in the emu chick pen, and turned totally feral when Michelle tried to coax my gentle?😬 white twit into a larger pen.

So very sorry for the 4 stitches you need after he did his best Mr Jekyll impersonation gf, I honestly had no idea he even had it in him...🥺

THIS is a prime example of WHY our roos don't make good pets, ESPECIALLY the boys!!
Even when they mostly "act" tame, they are NOT domesticated, they are a wild animal by nature, and quickly revert when circumstances around them change.

Thanks to experienced wildlife carers, these animals are given the best opportunity to live out their lives in a natural environment amongst their own kind, receiving the specialised care and attention they need.

HUGE THANKYOU TO Michelle Wildlife Inc. for providing all of this for him.

Without the amazing carers who have devoted their lives and properties to the welfare of our unique wildlife, our critters would never have a fighting chance!

So, (1,133km round trip) this is hopefully the end of the saga that was Walter White, and he will now enjoy the rest of his life as a kangaroo, and not a tourist attraction!!!
I still miss him...🥺

Stay safe everyone!😘💕

23/09/2026

Big day tomorrow...🥺

My beloved Walter White is being transferred to his forever home, and it's tooooo far away to visit.😭
This last year+ has truly been a gift, unexpected, totally out of the norm and a once in a lifetime privilege.

He is one of a kind! 💖

More puppy than kanga (decades of captive inbreeding have put him firmly on the🌈 spectrum), gentle, affectionate (& occasionally teenage boy🙄😏), he has shown me that some roos would make excellent companions, but unfortunately we just don't have enough land for him to remain here with us permanently, and our Aussie laws don't allow it.😞

This outcome is not what was the original plan was, (due to circumstances totally our control) and for a while his future looked grim, even non-existent ...
But through the support of Bunbury Wildlife Park and DBCA, we have been able to place him in the perfect place for him to grow old.

He's been given a second chance away from humans, amongst others of his own kind, forever safe, protected, and comfortable.

HUGE thank you to EVERYONE who has been involved in making his journey possible, and to his wonderful new keeper for providing the perfect solution for all involved, especially Wally!

Wish us luck, it's a longgggg drive ahead tomorrow.
Stay safe everyone. 😘🥺💕

12/09/2026

Good morning All

Since coming into care almost 48 hours ago, Thor has been quiet, sleepy, and rather unresponsive.
This is typical of a concussion.

Attempting to feed him in this condition can lead to aspiration and possibly pneumonia, so all fluids have been subcutaneous, until this morning...

Thor drank his first bottle (10ml🤭he's so lil!), had a big wee, and then popped his head out to look around at his new surroundings for the first time!🎉🍼💓

BIG difference in the lil guy that arrived 2 days ago, but we're still not out of the woods yet.
Day 3 can bring its own unhidden problems, IYKYK. 🥺

Fingers still crossed, but feeling more confident now!🥰🥳🤞

Have a great weekend everyone 💕

10/09/2026

Hi All.
As you guys know, we're right in the middle of joey season, and this season has been a bit different.
Blackglove wallabies (Western brushtail) are usually a rarity here at RRWA, with only 3 coming our way over 15 years, even though we are located very close to their local habitat.

But this season has just doubled our total overall rescues, with the arrival of our third Blackglove THIS SEASON!!

Meet Thor, a tiny battler in ICU right now with severe concussion and dehydration.
Xrays have shown no breaks, and overall he seems otherwise uninjured, but shaken baby syndrome is still a real concern.
It's what we can't see that can be the killer.

HUGE THANKYOU to the wonderful ladies at Worsley who immediately reached out to us when one of their drivers arrived with this precious lil bundle.

So far so good, and I have everything crossed that he will continue to thrive, but it's early days.
These precious lil cargoes don't bounce as well as bigger macs when their mothers are hit by vehicles, so wish us luck.🤞🥰

Stay safe everyone. 💕

02/09/2026

Hi All.
I'm still looking for interested joey carers in the Greater Bunbury area and surrounding suburbs to join us for MacMummy nights.
An evening of laughter, conversation, and sharing all things joey, from poo to formula to first time drinking water and beyond! IYKYK😉

Current favourite times so far are ...
♤ Wednesday nights (5-8pm)
♤ Saturday afternoon (1-4pm)
Comment your preference either WED or SAT below.

If you're interested, please call Kim @ RRWA on 0417 992 492 to register your participation or if you have questions. Numbers are limited so don't wait!

The evening is open to both registered and non registered carers, and entry admission is a plate to share amongst us.
Hope to hear from you soon, coz we'd love to meet you and your furbabies! 🤗

Stay safe everyone. 😘💕

28/08/2026

Hi All.
Sad to say, Jodi Paulus has decided to leave Roo Rescue WA.

During her 5 years with us, she has proven to be a quick study, a capable Mac carer, and a valuable asset during big catches.

She is now working under Wendy Platten's licence @ Platten Wildlife Rescue based out of Mandurah.

Everyone here @ Roo Rescue WA wish her all the best.

18/08/2026

It's joey season, the perfect time to reshare this old video on how to safely remove a kangaroo joey from its deceased mother's pouch.
Always remember to pull the roo well off the road before attempting to pouch check!!
Your safety is crucial!🤗💕

Please don't hesitate to contact us on 0417 992 492 if you have any questions, or if you find an orphaned joey.

We network throughout WA with other registered wildlife carers, so if we can't help you personally we'll find someone who can.

Stay safe everyone. 💕

This is an educational video which shows how to safely remove a liv...

18/08/2026

Hi All.
It's joey season, and I just wanted to reach out to all of our local mac carers, registered or not.🤗💗
Each year during joey season, we hold weekly MacMummy nights here at Roo Rescue WA.

It is an informal evening of chatting with other mac carers, both new and experienced, and it gives everyone the opportunity to see how their joey is developing in comparison to others of a similar age.
It also gives the joeys the chance to socialise with others, an important part of their natural environment that they often miss out on when in care.

Conversations are usually about current joey capabilities and next stage development, feed options as they grow, formulas and milk needs, how clever our joeys are, etc, & poo!!💩
There is always a lot of talk about poo!!!💩 IFYKYK.😏😁

Anyhoo, I'm thinking about starting them up again, and I wanted to know if anyone would be interested in coming along!

As I said before, both REGISTERED and NON REGISTERED carers are most welcome!💖

MacMummy nights are about the welfare of both joey and carer, and learning about the unique needs of our joeys in a safe and comfortable environment, not about paperwork or legalities.
There's plenty of time for those conversations down the track!!🤗🥰

EVERYONE had to start somewhere down this crazy path of Aussie wildlife care, and here at Roo Rescue WA we aim to offer a safe and supportive environment for newbies and experienced carers alike!

Numbers are limited, MacMummy nights are a small affair, so if you are currently raising a joey (or two!) and are interested in meeting fellow weirdos who are raising one half of our National Emblem, please send me a text on 0417 992 492 (sorry, I don't use Messenger) to register your interest!☺️

Hope to hear from you soon.
Stay safe everyone.💕

Ps. Weekends or week nights??🤔🤨
✨️ Comment below. ✨️

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26/06/2026

If you have a bird feeding station… please remove it now.

While many people put these out with good intentions, feeding native wildlife can cause serious problems. Feeding stations can encourage the spread of disease, attract certain species in unnatural numbers, increase predation risk, and create dependency and other impacts on local ecosystems.

With concerns about H5N1 avian influenza and other diseases affecting bird populations, now is a good time to rethink feeding wildlife. Remembering its illegal in WA to feed our wildlife. If you genuinely care about protecting our local birds, the best support is usually providing habitat, water, and native plants rather than food.

Please do your part to help keep our wildlife healthy. Get rid of your disease spreader!

Credit to Racheal Kimber for her words and photo. Thankyou.

21/06/2026

Hi All
Avian bird flu (H5N1) is on our doorstep here in Southwest WA, but knowledge of this virus, and preparation for interaction with infected wildlife, can make the difference between total disaster and controlled risk.

Stay alert, know the signs, and be prepared. Disposable gloves, face masks, and a cardboard box in the car are essential basics if you're the kinda person who helps wildlife!

Add the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline to your phone now. ⚡️ 1800 675 888 ⚡️

And be aware that your shoes can also become carriers, so clean them thoroughly afterwards, and perhaps carry a change of shoes with you, or carry disposable shoe covers.

Knowledge is power, so stay aware and stay safe everyone. 😘🫶💕