Shelter Spotlight May 2025
Little Natives Wildlife Shelter
Name of Operator: Alison Arbuckle
Years of operation: New shelter (3 months)
Suburb/area covered: Wonthaggi
Species you care for: All in-pouch babies, birds, echidna’s and reptiles.
Contact: Wildlife Victoria (03) 8400 7300
How does Little Natives Wildlife Shelter support wildlife and their habitat?
I have been a rescuer since moving down to Wonthaggi 4 yrs ago. I was prompted into rescuing seeing all the roadkill on an everyday basis. I have always wanted to care for animals so decided to become a foster carer which has now led to me gaining shelter status. Both my husband and I share the caring for the little orphans that come in.
What advice would you give the public?
Accidents happen! Please if you hit one of our precious native animals, please make a call to a wildlife rescue organisation or wildlife shelter and get it some help.
There are many ways to help our wildlife and we get lots of calls a week with concerned Members of Public wanting to help. You can do this by reporting injured and orphaned wildlife or donating funds so that we can provide ongoing support to wildlife shelters.